Comparison

Train Studio vs TramCity

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

TramCity

Features
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Draw the line. Bring the city to life. TramCity is a transit and city-building simulation where every route shapes the neighborhoods around it. Place stops on the roads, draw tram lines between them, and carry passengers across a growing miniature city. Buildings develop as more people travel, creating new population and new demand. Watch how the city changes from morning to night, then design a network that keeps everyone moving. FEATURES • Place stops and draw routes along the roads • Build flexible point-to-point and loop lines • Grow buildings and population through passenger service • Adapt to demand that changes throughout the day • Switch between building, zone, and demand views • Operate Modern trams, plus Retro and Contemporary models in the Japan Maps Pack • Keep a separate auto-save for every map • Play without ads, accounts, analytics, or an always-online connection Bayside City and the Modern tram are included for free. Two optional one-time purchases expand the game: the Japan Maps Pack unlocks three cities inspired by Japan plus the Retro and Contemporary trams, and the Europe Pack unlocks four European-inspired cities. Both are non-consumable and can be restored on the same Apple Account. An internet connection is required only to load product information, make a purchase, or restore a purchase.

Screenshots

Train Studio4 screens
TramCity4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TramCity at Free against Train Studio's $9.99. Train Studio's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On update cadence, ads 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

TramCity is free to download; Train Studio costs $9.99 up front. TramCity sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Train Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Train Studio ships an update fortnightly, TramCity every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Train Studio versus TramCity: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrain StudioTramCity
Price$9.99Free — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size162 MB685 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermasahiro gotoIwasaki Kodai

In-app purchases

None

Train Studio

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

TramCity

One-time2
  • JapanMapPack$2.99
  • EuropeMapPack$2.99

Questions

Is Train Studio free?
Train Studio costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TramCity free?
TramCity is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Train Studio or TramCity have ads?
Neither Train Studio nor TramCity shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Train Studio or TramCity?
Train Studio ships an update fortnightly, and TramCity every 3 weeks. Most recently, Train Studio was updated on October 8, 2026 and TramCity on October 14, 2026.

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