Comparison

CTMayor Premium vs Train Studio

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

Head to head
About

CTMayor Premium

Build and manage your dream city in this premium simulation game. Enjoy full access, no advertisements, and the ability to play offline. Design your metropolis without interruptions.

Highlights
  • Full access to all game features
  • No advertisements
  • Offline play supported
  • City simulation gameplay
  • Premium version
Features
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Premium version of CTMayor - City Simulation with full access, no ads, and offline play. CTMayor brings together three simulation modes: build and manage cities in Ancient Rome, develop a modern city, or run a transport company connecting towns and industries. New to CTMayor? Try the ad-supported CTMayor: City Builder Sim to experience the same core gameplay before choosing Premium.

About

Train Studio

Create and share custom train route maps, then play with maps made by others. Manage train schedules, transport passengers, and aim for maximum operating profits. Enjoy simple controls and a user-friendly interface.

Highlights
  • Create custom train route maps
  • Share route maps with others
  • Play user-created route maps
  • Manage train departures and schedules
  • Transport passengers for profit
  • Compete with others via rankings
  • Timetable function for trip analysis
Features
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You can now create your own train Route maps! route maps and let others play with them! At the " Train Dispatcher! Studio," you can create your own route maps or play with route maps created by others. The rules are the same as "Tokyo Train! 4." - For Railway Commanders As a train commander, you can send out a variety of trains, including local trains and express trains, to transport passengers. 1. Create a route map and share it with everyone! - Up to 30 stations. You can freely decide which stations trains stop at and which stations they pass through. - You can also create branch lines. - Trains can also run on rival lines. - You can freely decide station names, the number of passengers, and whether or not to include passing stations. - You can also set up express trains and Shinkansen trains. - You can freely decide the name of the train type, such as "Semi-Express," "Express," or "Rapid Express." - You can also make detailed adjustments to departure costs, departure intervals, and running sections. - Decide on a route name, announce it, and have fun! 2. Play with other people's route maps! - Game Goal Transport passengers, collect fares, and aim for maximum operating profits! Profit Calculation Formula ① Variable Fare - ② Boarding Time x ③ Number of Passengers - ④ Departure Cost = ⑤ Operating Profit ① Variable Fare: You receive a fare when the train transports passengers to their destination station. The fare decreases over time. The farther to the right a station is, the higher the fare. ② Boarding Time: The boarding time is displayed above the moving train. The boarding time is deducted from the fare received when the train transports passengers to their destination station. The faster you transport passengers, the shorter the boarding time will be. ③ Number of Passengers Each station displays the number of passengers serving that destination. ④ Departure Cost: When a train departs, a departure cost is deducted. The departure cost is displayed below the departure button. ⑤ Operating Profit: This is the goal of the game. Aim for great results! ・Controls Controls are very simple. Just depart your train at the perfect time. You can operate up to five types of trains. ・Plenty of Content You can browse route maps created by yourself or others, sorted by newest or best. You can also compete with others using the ranking feature. ・Timetable Function You can view the results of your passengers' trips on the timetable. In addition to pursuing operating profits, you can also enjoy browsing the amazing timetable. 3. Easy and Comfortable Play ・The game's file size is approximately 180MB. Storage requirements are minimal. It doesn't require heavy processing, so it's compatible with even older devices. Each game takes just three minutes, so you can enjoy it at your leisure. - No ads, no in-app purchases There are no in-app purchases. No ads. There are no elements that will interfere with train operations. Please focus on the game. Children can also enjoy it safely. Share your operation results and timetables with other train fans.

Screenshots

CTMayor Premium3 screens
Train Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CTMayor Premium at $3.99 against Train Studio's $9.99. On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CTMayor Premium costs $3.99 and Train Studio $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CTMayor Premium ships an update monthly, Train Studio fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
CTMayor Premium versus Train Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCTMayor PremiumTrain Studio
Price$3.99 — better$9.99
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size385 MB162 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJianfeng Wumasahiro goto

Customer experience

CTMayor Premium

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Train Studio

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

CTMayor Premium

No in-app purchases

None

Train Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CTMayor Premium free?
CTMayor Premium costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Train Studio free?
Train Studio costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do CTMayor Premium or Train Studio have ads?
Neither CTMayor Premium nor Train Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CTMayor Premium or Train Studio?
CTMayor Premium ships an update monthly, and Train Studio fortnightly. Most recently, CTMayor Premium was updated on October 7, 2026 and Train Studio on October 8, 2026.

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