# Loop Digger! vs Train Life!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Loop Digger! at none against Train Life!'s 6. Loop Digger! also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Train Life! sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Loop Digger! asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Loop Digger! against 4.6 for Train Life!. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 98 and 268 respectively.

Loop Digger! ships an update every 3 days, Train Life! weekly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loop Digger! | Train Life! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-digger/id6762198855/reviews)** | [4.6 (268 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-life-conductor-game/id6780728551/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 98 | **268** |
| Positive reviews | — | 24.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 281 MB | 482 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Yso Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/659815325) | [ONIGIRI GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743157578) |

## What reviewers say

### Loop Digger!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-digger/id6762198855)

Pilot a drilling machine to clear levels of blocks by crushing obstacles and collecting resources. Upgrade your equipment to unlock new maps, machines, and challenges as you progress. Experience simple yet addictive gameplay to become the ultimate digger.

**Highlights:** Control a drilling machine, Clear levels of blocks, Crush obstacles, Collect resources and bonuses, Upgrade digging machine, Unlock new maps and cities

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Train Life!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-life-conductor-game/id6780728551)

Operate Japanese trains, transport passengers to stations, and earn coins to upgrade your vehicles. Expand your railway network across Japan by developing routes and cities. Enjoy a simple, casual driving experience with strategic city-building elements.

**Highlights:** Japanese train driving simulation, Passenger transport and coin earning, Vehicle speed and performance upgrades, Route and city development, Map expansion across Japan, Simple controls for easy play

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NoAds | $5.99 | one-time |
| パス 主任 | $5.99 | one-time |
| パス 駅長 | $6.99 | one-time |
| VIP2 NoAdsセットパック | $9.99 | one-time |
| パス セットパック | $9.99 | one-time |
| VIP NoAdsセットパック | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loop Digger! free?

Loop Digger! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Train Life! free?

Train Life! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Loop Digger! or Train Life!?

Loop Digger! is rated higher. Loop Digger! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while Train Life! averages 4.6 from 268 ratings.

### Do Loop Digger! or Train Life! have ads?

Both Loop Digger! and Train Life! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Loop Digger! or Train Life!?

Loop Digger! ships an update every 3 days, and Train Life! weekly. Most recently, Loop Digger! was updated on October 28, 2026 and Train Life! on October 28, 2026.

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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.*