Comparison

Tokyo Train! 5 vs TramCity

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

Head to head
About

Tokyo Train! 5

Manage nostalgic Japanese trains, transporting passengers and collecting fares to maximize operating profits. Experience retro designs and music while operating various train types on historical routes.

Highlights
  • Operate nostalgic JNR and private railway trains
  • Transport passengers and collect fares
  • Maximize operating profits
  • Retro designs and background music
  • Extensive route maps from Hokkaido to Kyushu
  • Compete with others via ranking feature
  • Browse user-created route maps
Features
Read full description

Run nostalgic Japanese trains! "Tokyo Train! 5" recreates the trains and route maps of nostalgic JNR (Japan National Railways 1949-1987) and private railways. The rules are the same as "Tokyo Train!4." - For Railway Commanders As a train commander, you'll dispatch a variety of trains, including local and express trains, to transport passengers. - Key Points of This Game 0. Bring back the trains of that time while enjoying designs and background music that evoke a retro atmosphere. 1. Include numerous route maps and trains that recreate the nostalgic JNR. From Hokkaido to Kyushu, there are plenty of express trains, including long-distance express trains, as well as local, semi-express, and express trains. 2. There are also now-defunct Showa-era railway companies and legendary railway plans. 3. For private railways, we have prepared many interesting route maps, including extreme railway classifications that countered the motorization of the high economic growth period, and unique train operations that competed with the national railways. - 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
Read full description

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

Tokyo Train! 54 screens
TramCity4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TramCity at Free against Tokyo Train! 5's $6.99. Tokyo Train! 5'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; Tokyo Train! 5 costs $6.99 up front. TramCity sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Tokyo Train! 5 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tokyo Train! 5 ships an update fortnightly, TramCity every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Tokyo Train! 5 versus TramCity: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTokyo Train! 5TramCity
Price$6.99Free — 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
Size220 MB685 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermasahiro gotoIwasaki Kodai

In-app purchases

None

Tokyo Train! 5

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

TramCity

One-time2
  • JapanMapPack$2.99
  • EuropeMapPack$2.99

Questions

Is Tokyo Train! 5 free?
Tokyo Train! 5 costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TramCity free?
TramCity is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tokyo Train! 5 or TramCity have ads?
Neither Tokyo Train! 5 nor TramCity shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tokyo Train! 5 or TramCity?
Tokyo Train! 5 ships an update fortnightly, and TramCity every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tokyo Train! 5 was updated on October 28, 2026 and TramCity on October 25, 2026.

Other comparisons