# The Hose Cartel vs Train Sim Builder

The clearest difference is price: Train Sim Builder at Free against The Hose Cartel's $9.99. Train Sim Builder also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). The Hose Cartel's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Train Sim Builder is free to download; The Hose Cartel costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for The Hose Cartel against 5.0 for Train Sim Builder. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Hose Cartel | Train Sim Builder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-hose-cartel/id6762017598/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-sim-builder/id6763680417/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Daily |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 1.1 GB | 346 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DUSTY DAWN ROGERS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882479138) | [1788918 Alberta Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/597315953) |

## What reviewers say

### The Hose Cartel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-hose-cartel/id6762017598)

Experience a first-responder game focused on rescue and fire response. Navigate smoke-filled environments, manage hazards, and rescue victims following commander guidance. This initial release lays the groundwork for an expanded first-responder game world.

**Highlights:** Mission-based gameplay, Fire and smoke environments, Commander voice guidance, Hose and rescue interaction, Victim pickup and carry, SCBA-style mission HUD

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Train Sim Builder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-sim-builder/id6763680417)

Design and operate your own train world with realistic 3D graphics. Build custom layouts, place hundreds of items, and drive over 80 different trains with detailed cabin views. Enjoy regular content updates and exciting train derailments.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D graphics, Customizable track layouts, Hundreds of decorative items, Drive 80+ trains and locomotives, Interior cabin views, Train derailment physics, Regular content updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Hose Cartel free?

The Hose Cartel costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Train Sim Builder free?

Train Sim Builder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Hose Cartel or Train Sim Builder?

The Hose Cartel and Train Sim Builder are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do The Hose Cartel or Train Sim Builder have ads?

Train Sim Builder shows ads; The Hose Cartel does not.

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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.*