# Canal Constructor vs Train Town

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Canal Constructor at 50% against Train Town's 17%. Canal Constructor also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 259). Train Town's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Canal Constructor sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Train Town sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Canal Constructor holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Canal Constructor has 1.4K ratings behind it against 259, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Canal Constructor's written reviews are positive against 17% of Train Town's.

Canal Constructor ships an update every 4 months, Train Town daily. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Canal Constructor | Train Town |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canal-constructor/id6739828949/reviews)** | [4.6 (259 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-town-idle-game/id6744626857/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 259 |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 254 MB | 231 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Solid Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625798412) | [Xiamen Yiniao Game Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560762979) |

## What reviewers say

### Canal Constructor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canal-constructor/id6739828949)

Build and manage a tiered canal system in this idle simulation game. Operate locks to control water levels, guide cargo ships for profit, and upgrade your infrastructure to become a water trade tycoon. Strategize and optimize your waterways for a relaxing yet engaging experience.

**Highlights:** Manage tiered canal systems, Operate locks to control water levels, Guide cargo ships for profit, Upgrade locks and expand waterways, Idle gameplay and simulation, Canal construction strategy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| diamonds_1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| diamonds_2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 7 Days no ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| diamonds_3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Permanently remove ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| diamonds_4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| diamonds_5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| diamonds_6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 Excellent
- 🕰 Time killer
- 👍 Very good

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Filled with ads
- ⏱ Forced long ads
- 🙄 Ads ruin gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Ads make game unplayable

**Requested features**

- Reduce ads
- Allow skipping ads


### Train Town

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-town-idle-game/id6744626857)

Build and manage a thriving island empire by constructing residential buildings and developing industries to meet resident demands. Attract more people to increase revenue and grow your prosperous island community.

**Highlights:** Island empire building, Residential construction, Industry development, Resident demand management, Revenue generation, Strategic planning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DIAMOND1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Markering Expert | $4.99 | one-time |
| DIAMOND2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| General Manager | $6.99 | one-time |
| DIAMOND3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| NO MORE ADS | $9.99 | one-time |
| DIAMOND4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| DIAMOND5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| DIAMOND6 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Canal Constructor free?

Canal Constructor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Train Town free?

Train Town is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Canal Constructor or Train Town?

Canal Constructor is rated higher. Canal Constructor averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Train Town averages 4.6 from 259 ratings.

### Do Canal Constructor or Train Town have ads?

Both Canal Constructor and Train Town show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Canal Constructor or Train Town?

Canal Constructor ships an update every 4 months, and Train Town daily. Most recently, Canal Constructor was updated on October 21, 2026 and Train Town on October 24, 2026.

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