# Choo vs Tearscape

The clearest difference is rating: Choo at 4.8 against Tearscape's 4.3. Choo also leads on price ($4.99 vs $9.99) and ratings volume (49 vs 6). Tearscape's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Choo costs $4.99 and Tearscape $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Choo holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Choo has 49 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 96% of Choo's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tearscape's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Choo ships an update every 3 weeks, Tearscape every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Choo | Tearscape |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/choo-choo-charles/id6761855524/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tearscape/id6795583444/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **49** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 95.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#87** | #199 |
| Size | 1.7 GB | 194 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Gavin Eisenbeisz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891797692) | [NERDS TAKE OVER](https://appshunter.io/developer/6795583446) |

## What reviewers say

### Choo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/choo-choo-charles/id6761855524)

**Currently charting:** #87 Top Paid · Adventure, #92 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Embark on a thrilling adventure to defeat a monstrous train. Upgrade your own engine with powerful weapons and items obtained from townspeople to prepare for a final, epic battle.

**Highlights:** Navigate treacherous tracks, Upgrade your train, Acquire powerful weapons, Complete missions, Fight a monstrous train, Explore a massive play area

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tearscape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tearscape/id6795583444)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Embark on a 2D action-adventure in a gothic world, featuring fast-paced combat, exploration, and pixel art. Master precise fighting, unlock new abilities, and delve into challenging dungeons filled with secrets.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced combat, Exploration, Pixel art style, Unlockable abilities, Dungeon crawling, Boss fights, 2-Player Local Co-Op

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Choo free?

Choo costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tearscape free?

Tearscape costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Choo or Tearscape?

Choo is rated higher. Choo averages 4.8 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Tearscape averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do Choo or Tearscape have ads?

Neither Choo nor Tearscape shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Choo or Tearscape?

Choo ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tearscape every 5 days. Most recently, Choo was updated on October 25, 2026 and Tearscape on October 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Choo or Tearscape?

Choo currently peaks at #87 in the App Store charts, and Tearscape at #199. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*