Comparison

Train Tumble vs String Slash

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

Head to head
About

Train Tumble

Guide giant monsters onto train tracks for a chaotic and comical adventure. Launch creatures to trigger hilarious ragdoll physics and enjoy a riot of effects. The more you launch, the more fun you'll have.

Highlights
  • Launch giant monsters
  • Ragdoll physics animations
  • Comical effects
  • Hilarious adventure
  • Simple push mechanic
Features
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Get ready for a hilariously chaotic adventure in Train Tumble! Your mission is to push goofy giant monsters onto the tracks just in time for an oncoming train. Watch them fly in a riot of ragdoll animations and comical effects! The more creatures you launch, the more fun you'll have.

About

String Slash

A fast-paced game where precise timing is key to success. Cut ropes to drop balls and smash enemies, with instant failure for incorrect cuts. Enjoy satisfying action and increasingly clever levels perfect for quick play sessions.

Highlights
  • Precise rope cutting mechanics
  • Smash enemies with falling balls
  • Instant failure for wrong cuts
  • Clever and challenging level designs
  • Satisfying smash sound effects
  • Bright and varied environments
Features
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String Slash is a fun, fast-paced game where one cut makes all the difference. Cut the rope at the right moment to drop the ball and smash enemies in a satisfying hit. Each level tests your timing and accuracy with easy controls that anyone can pick up. Make the correct cut, and you clear the stage—make the wrong cut, and you fail instantly. Play through quick, exciting levels, enjoy the smash action, and build your skills as the challenges get more clever and fun. Perfect for short play sessions anytime. Features • Bright, varied game environments • Simple tap-and-cut controls • Increasingly clever level designs • Satisfying smash sound effects • Instant fails on wrong cuts Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GbpxnVVIbkFhbmj8uySwoizYkoCqPkcOluzGYpcZFd4/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1heFljdkZ47cJ9_ZX05GFOeOEDIKcDeei/view

Screenshots

Train Tumble4 screens
String Slash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Train Tumble at none against String Slash's 2. String Slash's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. String Slash sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Train Tumble asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Train Tumble against 4.3 for String Slash. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 63 and 138 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Train Tumble ships an update every 2 months, String Slash every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Train Tumble versus String Slash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrain TumbleString Slash
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (63 ratings)4.3 (138 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings63138 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size228 MB165 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperRollingStudioDaraz Bridge

Customer experience

Train Tumble

All ratings63 ratings
Positive79.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative6.3%

String Slash

All ratings138 ratings
Positive79.0%
Neutral13.8%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Train Tumble

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

String Slash

One-time2
  • Removes Forced Ads.$4.99
  • Unlock All Modes and Remove Ads.$7.99

Questions

Is Train Tumble free?
Train Tumble is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is String Slash free?
String Slash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Train Tumble or String Slash?
String Slash is rated higher. Train Tumble averages 4.2 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while String Slash averages 4.3 from 138 ratings.
Do Train Tumble or String Slash have ads?
Both Train Tumble and String Slash show ads.
Which is updated more often, Train Tumble or String Slash?
Train Tumble ships an update every 2 months, and String Slash every 3 weeks. Most recently, Train Tumble was updated on September 9, 2026 and String Slash on September 22, 2026.

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