# Dome Miner vs Train Defence

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.

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

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Dome Miner | Train Defence |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dome-miner/id6737137746/reviews) | **[3.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-defence/id6754323589/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **40.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 375 MB | 154 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Tarek Mongy](https://appshunter.io/developer/673558244) | [SOZAP](https://appshunter.io/developer/952456051) |

## What reviewers say

### Dome Miner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dome-miner/id6737137746)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 15 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skip'its x10 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Forced Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 40 Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Miner's Welcome Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Skip'its x30 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 85 Gems | $7.99 | one-time |
| 175 Gems | $14.99 | one-time |
| Skip'its x100 | $17.99 | one-time |
| 470 Gems | $29.99 | one-time |
| Skip'its x450 | $49.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| Skip'its x800 | $74.99 | one-time |


### Train Defence

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-defence/id6754323589)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*