Comparison

Train Studio vs Daydream Rail 3D

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

Head to head
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
Read full description

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

Daydream Rail 3D

Features
Read full description

Build your own railway through real Japanese landscapes, ride the train, and make a video with music and running sounds. Available in Japanese, English, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Korean, Thai, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Malay, French, German, Spanish and Italian. Follows your device language, with an in-app language selector in Default settings. Your route names, station names and livery text are preserved. Store screenshots show the Japanese interface. CHOOSE A ROUTE AND AN ACTIVITY - A lightweight title menu for route creation, driving and video recording. - Expandable route summaries with regional maps, city names, tracks, stations and default train settings. - Inspect a route before entering, then switch between editing, driving and recording. - Place stations, shape curves and compare elevated, ground-level or tunnel suggestions and building overlaps. - Save and duplicate routes, undo edits, or swap the start and end. RIDE THROUGH JAPAN - GSI terrain and aerial imagery, plus Project PLATEAU 3D buildings. - Urban and scenic samples inspired by Tokyo, Biei, Tateyama, Lake Suwa and the Setouchi islands. - Manual notching or automatic driving; day, dusk and night; portrait and landscape. - Save the vehicle, livery, speed, one to six cars and single/double track per route. - Transparent windows with simplified interiors; optional pantographs, overhead wires and poles. - Choose low, standard or detailed buildings for driving. Scenery loads before departure. - Adjust settings from the lightweight menu before starting 3D scenery. MAKE AND KEEP A FILM - Four compositions: chase, cab, side window and aerial orbit. - Landscape 16:9 or portrait 9:16; HD or Full HD; up to five minutes. - Station-to-station journeys, three original music tracks and vehicle/speed-dependent running sounds. - Optional mini-map and App Store QR code. - Export loads the highest available scenery detail in the capture area independently of driving settings. - Finished videos are saved automatically in the app. Replay, share or delete them from the video library. - Automatic screen locking is prevented during export. 3D preparation pauses during a manual lock or app switch and resumes on return. FREE FEATURES AND A ONE-TIME PACK The standard commuter train, all route creation/editing/driving, moving-camera video recording, car counts, single/double track and electrification settings are free. The non-consumable Vehicle Customization Pack adds high-speed trains, straddle-beam and suspended monorails, and liveries using colors, patterns, text and locally imported wrap images. Preview designs before buying; view the comparison and localized price from the title menu. Restore Purchases is available. This is not a subscription. The app-name video watermark remains after purchase. VIDEO PROCESSING On iOS 26 or later, a supported export mode can continue native video assembly in the background AFTER image/audio preparation. If the operating system interrupts assembly, retry from prepared materials. If the app terminates during 3D preparation, the capture must be prepared again. Internet access is required for terrain and buildings. Coverage and detail depend on available source data; loading and high-detail exports can take time. Sample routes are fictional or inspired by real locations, not exact reproductions of railway alignments, every station or underground infrastructure. RECOMMENDED ROUTE SETTINGS Built-in routes have recommended speed, track and electrification settings. Restore the recommended train, appearance, speed, car count, track count and electrification from each route’s settings. Time of day, quality, route names, stations and layout are preserved. Existing user settings are retained.

Screenshots

Train Studio4 screens
Daydream Rail 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Daydream Rail 3D at Free against Train Studio's $9.99. Train Studio's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Daydream Rail 3D is free to download; Train Studio costs $9.99 up front. Daydream Rail 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Train Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Train Studio versus Daydream Rail 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrain StudioDaydream Rail 3D
Price$9.99Free — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size162 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermasahiro gotoNaoki Chiba

In-app purchases

None

Train Studio

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Daydream Rail 3D

One-time1
  • Vehicle Customization Pack$2.99

Questions

Is Train Studio free?
Train Studio costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Daydream Rail 3D free?
Daydream Rail 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Train Studio or Daydream Rail 3D have ads?
Neither Train Studio nor Daydream Rail 3D shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Train Studio or Daydream Rail 3D?
Train Studio ships an update fortnightly, and Daydream Rail 3D fortnightly. Most recently, Train Studio was updated on October 30, 2026 and Daydream Rail 3D on October 31, 2026.

Other comparisons