Comparison

Rail Defence vs Train Attack

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

Head to head
About

Rail Defence

Defend your castle from waves of enemies by strategically placing and upgrading weapons on a circular railway. Utilize special powers and enhanced armaments to repel increasingly formidable foes and protect your stronghold.

Highlights
  • Circular railway defense
  • Acquire new weapons
  • Upgrade weapons
  • Strengthen defenses
  • Special powers
Features
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Defend your castle on a circular railway. Acquire new weapons as you gain experience. Strengthen your weapons and keep increasingly larger enemies away from your castle. Strengthen your defences by using special powers and weapons.

About

Train Attack

Command a powerful battle train in this idle merge game. Merge weapons and upgrade your convoy to blast through enemies and bosses. Build your railroad empire and explore a global battlefield.

Highlights
  • Merge combat units and weapons
  • Epic 2D shooting action
  • Upgrade and build your train base
  • Face giant bosses and nuclear attacks
  • Explore diverse global battlefields
  • Play solo or with friends
  • Collect daily rewards and bonuses
Features
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Merge Battle Trains: Epic Idle War Adventure Welcome to a 2D world where steel beasts ride the rails and rain fire upon their enemies! In this epic idle merge game, you are the commander of a powerful battle train. Assemble cars, merge weapons, and upgrade your armored convoy into an unstoppable force. The war has begun. Are you ready to fight, shoot, and win? GAMEPLAY THAT KEEPS YOU HOOKED Tap, merge, and upgrade to build your train into a deadly shooter machine. Combine guns, turrets, and combat gear to increase firepower. Then roll your train down the railroad, blasting through waves of enemies and massive bosses in thrilling battles. Every part of your train matters — from the freight cars you load to the guns you place. Create the best strategy to survive longer and achieve higher scores. TOP FEATURES Merge combat units Start with basic guns Merge them to create stronger, more advanced firepower Discover special and unique combinations to boost your train’s attack Epic shooting action Enjoy satisfying shooter gameplay in a fun, simplified 2D style Feel the blast as you hit enemies, destroy tanks, and tear through waves Upgrade and build your base Unlock new trains, weapons, and armor Expand your railroad empire Grow from a small station to a massive military base Nuclear explosions & boss fights Face giant bosses and enemy tanks in intense battles Use nuclear attacks and powerful guns to dominate Keep your train simulator running at full speed to survive Explore the global battlefield Travel through deserts, cities, and icy lands Visit new stations and train locations Fight on different tracks and become the best rail commander PLAY SOLO OR WITH FRIENDS Take on missions in single-player levels Or connect with friends and partners to complete special objectives Compare scores and see who commands the best battle train DAILY REWARDS & BONUSES Log in daily to collect free rewards Open packs of weapons and gear Earn currency and upgrade your army faster A GAME OF STRATEGY AND SPEED This isn’t just about tapping and watching explosions. You’ll need smart planning, fast reactions, and the ability to build a train that’s ready for any war. Think ahead, choose wisely, and control every shot fired from your guns. Are you the commander this world needs? BECOME A MERGE MASTER Crush enemies in the most awesome train simulator ever Rise through levels and unlock giant battle engines Command a growing army of steel and firepower Rule the global battlefield and earn your place as a legend Whether you love idle games, shooting games, or unique merge experiences — this one brings it all on tracks. This is not just a game, it’s a thrilling adventure across rails where you create, learn, and destroy. No complex controls, just pure fun, explosive action, and strategic depth! Ready to take command? Start building your dream train army and jump into this epic ride today!

Screenshots

Rail Defence4 screens
Train Attack4 screens

Verdict

The call

Rail Defence and Train Attack both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 12% of Train Attack's written reviews are positive against 2% of Rail Defence's. Rail Defence's advantage is 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. Rail Defence sells 18 one-off in-app purchases and Train Attack sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Rail Defence against 4.0 for Train Attack. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 2% of Rail Defence's written reviews are positive against 12% of Train Attack's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rail Defence ships an update fortnightly, Train Attack every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Rail Defence versus Train Attack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRail DefenceTrain Attack
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (1.1K ratings) — better4.0 (1K ratings)
Positive reviews1.7% of reviews11.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K — better1K
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size156 MB283 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperUpperpik Oyun Yazilim ve Pazarlama Ticaret Anonim SirketiMAD PIXEL

Customer experience

Rail Defence

All ratings894 ratings
Positive74.3%
Neutral5.0%
Negative20.7%
Written reviews116 reviews
Positive1.7%
Neutral6.0%
Negative92.2%

Train Attack

All ratings1,008 ratings
Positive75.3%
Neutral4.3%
Negative20.4%
Written reviews389 reviews
Positive11.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative77.4%

User reviews

Rail Defence

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Hack

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitches
  • 💸 Obscene amount of Ads
  • 💸 Advertisement Simulator
  • 💸 Ads Ads & more Ads
  • 💸 Ads

Train Attack

From 1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun and action-packed game
  • 👍 Enjoyable gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🙁 Too many ads
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 💰 Paid 'no ads' feature not working

Bugs and requests

Rail Defence

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • The bomb does not work after a few seconds
  • Randomly the weapons won't work
  • The crossbow stops working after a while

Requested features

3 requests
  • More levels
  • Different zombies
  • More upgrades

Train Attack

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game freezes on wave 5 stage 3
  • Enemies disappear halfway through levels

Requested features

2 requests
  • Reduce the number of ads
  • Fix bugs and glitches

In-app purchases

18 purchases

Rail Defence

One-time18
  • Cash kickstart pack$1.99
  • 10 Tickets$1.99
  • Manager$2.99
Show 15 more
  • Money Fountain Pack$2.99
  • Engineer$2.99
  • 20 Tickets$2.99
  • Big Deal Pack$3.99
  • Financier$3.99
  • Royal Treasury Pack$4.99
  • 50 Tickets$4.99
  • No Ads$4.99
  • Bundle$5.99
  • Treasury Trove Pack$5.99
  • 30 Tickets and No Ads$5.99
  • Mega Bundle$7.99
  • Big Vault Pack$8.99
  • Ultra Bundle$10.99
  • Big Chest Treasure$11.99
17 purchases

Train Attack

One-time17
  • 110 Diamonds$0.99
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • Enhanced Equip Slot I$2.99
Show 14 more
  • Battle Pass Premium$2.99
  • NoAds + Bonus$3.99
  • NoAds$3.99
  • Conductor Pack$4.99
  • Gold Dungeon Pass$4.99
  • 600 Diamonds$4.99
  • Rail King Bundle$9.99
  • 1 300 Diamonds$9.99
  • VIP Bundle$9.99
  • Monthly Pass Forever$14.99
  • All In One Bundle$14.99
  • 2 800 Diamonds$19.99
  • 7 500 Diamonds$49.99
  • 16 000 Diamonds$99.99

Questions

Is Rail Defence free?
Rail Defence is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Train Attack free?
Train Attack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rail Defence or Train Attack?
Rail Defence is rated higher. Rail Defence averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Train Attack averages 4.0 from 1K ratings.
Do Rail Defence or Train Attack have ads?
Both Rail Defence and Train Attack show ads.
Which is updated more often, Rail Defence or Train Attack?
Rail Defence ships an update fortnightly, and Train Attack every 11 days. Most recently, Rail Defence was updated on October 21, 2026 and Train Attack on October 21, 2026.

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