Build A Train 2 vs Train Station Kit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Build A Train 2
Design custom trains and build your own maps to drive them on. This sequel allows kids to create unique engines and cars, then explore their creations. Future content updates are included free.
- Customize train engines and cars
- 64 color options for trains
- Map builder with terrain and track layout
- Configure trains with up to 8 cars
- Drive trains on custom maps
- Unlockable content through gameplay
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Build A Train 2 is the sequel to the top train app Build A Train! MILLIONS of little train-lovers have enjoyed the original Build A Train, and many have asked us to be able to create their own maps. Well now you can! Build A Train 2 lets kids design their own custom train engines and cars, build their own maps, and then drive their trains on their maps. It is the the perfect one-stop train adventure for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. It's also a universal app – buy once, play on any of your devices. Even better, all future content updates are included FREE in the full version of Build A Train 2. PLEASE NOTE: Designed for kids aged 1-6. Build A Train 2 includes the following features: • Customize your train engines and cars Choose from dozens of train templates to mix and match train bodies, windows, wheels, and more! • 64 fun colors available Color the perfect train. Literally thousands of possible trains will be at your child’s fingertips! • Map builder Design truly custom maps by selecting a terrain, a track layout, choosing the stations and even adding extras for flourish! • Configure your train Add up to 8 train engines and cars to your train configuration. Swipe through your train galleries, tap your favorites and drag them into place. Simply double tap to delete or drag a new one on top to replace. • Drive your train on a map Control the switches on the track to determine where your train goes. Control the speed of your train. Pick-up cargo and collect points. NEW! Drag your control panel to the left, right or bottom of the screen! • Unlockable content Start with a few map elements and unlock items through gameplay, by driving on the maps and picking up cargo. Watch your child’s face light up as he or she earns new items! Available in English, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish! If you enjoy Build A Train 2, please let us know by giving us a rating or review on the App Store! We also appreciate direct feedback and bug reports, which we will address within 1-2 business days. Email us at support@playtend.com Enjoy!
Train Station Kit
Manage and develop a bustling train station, attracting passengers and customizing trains. Experience a compelling story with engaging side events and a realistic background system that keeps time moving even when the app is closed. Enjoy a charming and relaxing simulation game suitable for all ages.
- Station development and management
- Attract and manage passengers
- Train customization
- Realistic background system
- Main story and side events
- Photo mode for trains
- Cute animal passengers
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A simple station game you can play anytime to pass the time! [Features] - Experience a day in the life of a station—brought to life in stunning detail! - Recreate a bustling hub with over 100,000 daily passengers, all represented by lively characters! - Even when you close the app, time keeps moving with a realistic background system. - Relax and simply watch your station—you’ll find it soothing and enjoyable. - A main story packed with drama, plus tons of fun side events to discover! - Just watching the trains run along the rails is entertaining in itself. - Double the fun by snapping photos of your favorite trains! - Cute animal passengers have joined the fun, making your station even more charming. [Gameplay] Build a brand-new station, place items, and attract more and more passengers! As customers use your station, its reputation grows and the crowd increases. Once you’re stable, decide the direction of development—will your station become a tourist hotspot or a commercial hub? As your station expands, you’ll unlock the train yard, where you can customize trains with your favorite colors and designs! [Story] After a major failure at work, you—once an elite employee—are reassigned to this unusual project. Here, you take on the role of Stationmaster, joined by three energetic “station girls” assigned to support you. Together, you must tackle the ambitious mission of handling 500,000 passengers in a single day. What secrets lie in the Stationmaster’s past…? And what is the true purpose behind this project…? [From the Developers] Because it’s a train-themed game, both adults and kids can enjoy playing together! At first it might feel a little challenging, so we recommend parents play alongside younger kids. We plan to keep adding new elements and features in future updates to make the experience even more fun. We’d love for you to download the game and start building your dream station today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Train Station Kit at Free against Build A Train 2's $2.99. Train Station Kit also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.8) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 46 months). Build A Train 2's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases 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
Train Station Kit is free to download; Build A Train 2 costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Train Station Kit holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 34 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Build A Train 2's written reviews are positive against 91% of Train Station Kit's.
Build A Train 2 ships an update every 46 months, Train Station Kit every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Build A Train 2 | Train Station Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.8 (24 ratings) | 4.7 (34 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 90.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 24 | 34 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 46 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 100 MB | 128 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Playtend Apps LLP | yuichiro hino |
Customer experience
Build A Train 2
Train Station Kit
In-app purchases
Build A Train 2
No in-app purchases
Train Station Kit
No in-app purchases
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