Comparison

Train Studio vs Grabby Crab

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

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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.

About

Grabby Crab

Plan your path, steal shiny gems, and escape ancient ruins before the floor collapses. Guide a determined crab through trap-filled temple rooms where every step matters. This puzzle game offers a calm, strategic challenge with no time pressure.

Highlights
  • Path planning puzzle gameplay
  • Swipe controls for mobile
  • Gem theft and portal escape
  • Breakable and disappearing tiles
  • Ancient guardians and curses
  • Hand-crafted levels
  • Offline play
Features
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Grabby Crab is a puzzle game about planning your path, snatching shiny gems, and escaping ancient ruins before the floor falls apart beneath your claws. Guide a determined little crab through tricky temple chambers where every step matters. Grab the gemstone, find the portal, and try not to destroy the paths you need to escape. Why all this careful planning? Because this crab really, really likes shiny things. What to expect? ◦ Path-planning puzzle gameplay ◦ Designed for mobile: swipe controls! ◦ Snatch gemstones and escape through portals ◦ Tiles that break, crack, vanish, or change the way you plan ◦ Ancient guardians that mark, block, or destroy parts of the board ◦ Gem curses that twist the rules of each level ◦ Relics that help you restore paths or reshape your escape ◦ Carefully handcrafted levels of rising difficulty ◦ No timers, no rush. Thoughtful puzzle solving ◦ Hints available if you get stuck ◦ Premium: no ads, no tracking, no distractions ◦ Play offline anytime I’m a solo game developer and made Grabby Crab with lots of care and passion. I hope it brings you a fun challenge, a few satisfying “aha!” moments, and a little smile along the way.

Screenshots

Train Studio4 screens
Grabby Crab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Train Studio at 100% against Grabby Crab's 50%. Grabby Crab's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $9.99) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

Train Studio costs $9.99 and Grabby Crab $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Train Studio ships an update fortnightly, Grabby Crab weekly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Train Studio versus Grabby Crab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrain StudioGrabby Crab
Price$9.99$2.99 — better
Rating—4.2 (20 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—20 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size162 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermasahiro gotoTepes Ovidiu

Customer experience

Train Studio

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

Grabby Crab

All ratings19 ratings
Positive78.9%
Neutral5.3%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Train Studio

No in-app purchases

None

Grabby Crab

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Train Studio free?
Train Studio costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Grabby Crab free?
Grabby Crab costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Train Studio or Grabby Crab have ads?
Neither Train Studio nor Grabby Crab shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Train Studio or Grabby Crab?
Train Studio ships an update fortnightly, and Grabby Crab weekly. Most recently, Train Studio was updated on October 28, 2026 and Grabby Crab on October 28, 2026.

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