Comparison

Dome Miner vs Train Defence

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Dome Miner

Embark on an interstellar mining adventure, drilling for resources on alien planets while defending your dome from hostile creatures. Upgrade your gear and dome to enhance your exploration and defense capabilities.

Highlights
  • Epic mining exploration
  • Upgrade and customize gear
  • Strategic dome defense
  • Roguelite progression
  • Stunning graphics and smooth controls
Features
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Dig Deep. Defend. Discover. Embark on an interstellar mining adventure with Dome Miner! Land your dome on exotic alien planets teeming with resources and hidden dangers. Drill beneath the surface, shatter rocks, and collect valuable minerals to upgrade your gear and enhance your dome. But watch out—every so often, alien creatures emerge to challenge your presence. Use your dome's powerful laser to defend against relentless attacks from above! Equip yourself wisely as you explore, and balance your time between deep mining and strategic defense to retrieve the Artifacts! Key Features: • Epic Mining Exploration - Drill underground to uncover rare resources. - Each planet offers unique terrains and secrets. - The deeper you go, the richer the rewards—but also the risks! • Upgrade and Customize - Use your resources to boost movement speed, drill power, and more. - Tailor your upgrades to match your playstyle. • Strategic Defense - Protect your dome from alien threats with powerful defenses. - Install enhancements to strengthen your dome after each mission. - Balance your time between mining below and defending above. • Roguelite Progression - Permanent upgrades between runs add depth and replayability. - Discover new strategies and equipment combinations on every playthrough. • Stunning Graphics and Smooth Controls - Enjoy vibrant visuals and intuitive gameplay. - Immerse yourself in the atmospheric sound effects and music. Are you ready to become the ultimate Dome Miner? Download now and start your cosmic journey!

About

Train Defence

Command an armored train in a post-apocalyptic desert war. Upgrade wagons, mount weapons, and blast through enemy convoys and massive bosses to survive. Rule the wasteland with your rolling fortress.

Highlights
  • Build and upgrade war train
  • Mount devastating weapons
  • Face massive boss fights
  • Smash through barriers
  • Battle raiders
  • Rule the wasteland
Features
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Welcome to Train Defense, an explosive post-apocalyptic action game where your armored train is the last hope against ruthless raiders. Upgrade your wagons, mount powerful weapons, and blast through enemy convoys in an endless desert war for survival. Can your train rule the wasteland? Build and Upgrade Your War Train Turn your train into a rolling fortress! Add new wagons, install deadly weapons, and improve your armor to survive longer in the hostile desert. Every upgrade counts as you face stronger enemies and more intense battles. Unleash Devastating Weapons Equip your train with a variety of high-powered weapons, each with unique abilities: - Minigun – Tear through waves of enemies with rapid-fire chaos. - Flamethrower – Burn through vehicles and leave nothing but ashes. - Rocket Launcher – Launch explosive rockets to destroy convoys in seconds. Activate special abilities for extra firepower: shoot faster, burn wider, and unleash devastating rocket barrages. Face Massive Boss Fights Take on colossal enemy war machines and armored convoys in epic boss battles. Each boss brings new attack patterns and deadly challenges. Defeat them to claim rare upgrades and prove your dominance on the rails. Smash Through Barriers Obstacles stand between you and victory. Use the full power of your train to crash through barricades and clear the path ahead. Nothing can stop your steel juggernaut! Battle the Raiders Fight waves of raiders driving buggies, trucks, and war rigs. Aim carefully, manage your cooldowns, and defend your wagons from destruction. Every battle pushes your reflexes and strategy to the limit. Rule the Wasteland Upgrade, expand, and optimize your train to become unstoppable. Collect resources, unlock new wagons, and dominate the desert frontier. Your journey to becoming the ultimate Train Defender begins now! Train Defense delivers thrilling action, strategic upgrades, and non-stop explosions in a gritty Mad Max–style world. Download Train Defense today and fight to survive the rails of the apocalypse!

Screenshots

Dome Miner4 screens
Train Defence4 screens

Verdict

The call

Dome Miner and Train Defence both sit at 3.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 40% of Train Defence's written reviews are positive against 0% of Dome Miner's. Train Defence also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Dome Miner sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Train Defence asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.7 for Dome Miner against 3.8 for Train Defence. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 9 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Dome Miner's written reviews are positive against 40% of Train Defence's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dome Miner ships an update every 2 weeks, Train Defence weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Dome Miner versus Train Defence: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDome MinerTrain Defence
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (18 ratings)3.8 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews40.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size375 MB154 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperTarek MongySOZAP

Customer experience

Dome Miner

All ratings16 ratings
Positive56.3%
Neutral18.8%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative60.0%

Train Defence

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Dome Miner

One-time13
  • 15 Gems$1.99
  • Skip'its x10$2.99
  • Remove Forced Ads$2.99
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  • 40 Gems$3.99
  • Miner's Welcome Bundle$4.99
  • Skip'its x30$6.99
  • 85 Gems$7.99
  • 175 Gems$14.99
  • Skip'its x100$17.99
  • 470 Gems$29.99
  • Skip'its x450$49.99
  • 1000 Gems$49.99
  • Skip'its x800$74.99
None

Train Defence

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dome Miner free?
Dome Miner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Train Defence free?
Train Defence is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dome Miner or Train Defence?
Train Defence is rated higher. Dome Miner averages 3.7 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Train Defence averages 3.8 from 9 ratings.
Do Dome Miner or Train Defence have ads?
Both Dome Miner and Train Defence show ads.
Which is updated more often, Dome Miner or Train Defence?
Dome Miner ships an update every 2 weeks, and Train Defence weekly. Most recently, Dome Miner was updated on October 24, 2026 and Train Defence on October 24, 2026.

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