Comparison

Build A Train 2 vs TrainSet 3D Pro

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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!

About

TrainSet 3D Pro

Create and operate your own miniature railway world. Design intricate track layouts with a vast selection of pieces and populate your scenes with diverse scenery. Customize your trains with a wide array of cars for a personalized simulation experience.

Highlights
  • Realistic 3D model train simulation
  • Design custom track layouts
  • Extensive library of scenery pieces
  • Mix and match train cars
  • Multiple themed scenery sets
Features
Currently charting
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TrainSet 3D Pro is a complete and realistic model-train simulation. Design your layout, build it, and run your train in it. A large library of pieces is available to fill your scene. Choose from 25 different track and road pieces, and hundreds of different scenery pieces; sets include rural, urban, suburban, old west, trees/hedges/shrubberies, and trailer park. Also included are four complete trains, with over 30 different cars that you can mix and match in any combination.

Screenshots

Build A Train 24 screens
TrainSet 3D Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TrainSet 3D Pro at 5.0 against Build A Train 2's 3.8. TrainSet 3D Pro also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and chart position (#196 vs unranked). Build A Train 2's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Build A Train 2 costs $2.99 and TrainSet 3D Pro $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TrainSet 3D Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Build A Train 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of TrainSet 3D Pro's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Build A Train 2 versus TrainSet 3D Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuild A Train 2TrainSet 3D Pro
Price$2.99$1.99 — better
Rating3.8 (24 ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 46 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#196 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB273 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlaytend Apps LLPPolyhedron Learning Media, Inc.

Customer experience

Build A Train 2

All ratings24 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

TrainSet 3D Pro

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Build A Train 2

No in-app purchases

None

TrainSet 3D Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Build A Train 2 free?
Build A Train 2 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TrainSet 3D Pro free?
TrainSet 3D Pro costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Build A Train 2 or TrainSet 3D Pro?
TrainSet 3D Pro is rated higher. Build A Train 2 averages 3.8 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while TrainSet 3D Pro averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Do Build A Train 2 or TrainSet 3D Pro have ads?
Neither Build A Train 2 nor TrainSet 3D Pro shows ads.

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