# Tram Tycoon vs TrainLand

The clearest difference is rating: TrainLand at 4.9 against Tram Tycoon's 3.0. TrainLand also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 33%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Tram Tycoon's advantage is iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tram Tycoon sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TrainLand asks for nothing beyond the download.

TrainLand holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TrainLand has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Tram Tycoon's written reviews are positive against 70% of TrainLand's.

Tram Tycoon ships an update every 4 months, TrainLand every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tram Tycoon | TrainLand |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tram-tycoon/id788506578/reviews) | **[4.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trainland/id6458728265/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **70.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 20 MB | 317 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Viktorin](https://appshunter.io/developer/548928331) | [hiroyuki uchida](https://appshunter.io/developer/669938829) |

## What reviewers say

### Tram Tycoon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tram-tycoon/id788506578)

Manage a city's tram network to transport citizens efficiently before time runs out. Strategically buy, upgrade, and sell tram vehicles and stations to grow your transit empire. Experience a historical journey from 1960 to 2020 with dynamic city growth, weather, and day phases.

**Highlights:** Time management strategy, Tram vehicle management, City station building and upgrades, Historical progression (1960-2020), Dynamic city growth, Day/night cycles and weather effects

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DISABLE ADS FOREVER | $3.99 | one-time |


### TrainLand

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trainland/id6458728265)

Build and operate custom 3D trains through diverse landscapes. Collect coins to unlock new train cars and freely combine them to create unique Shinkansen and local train formations. Enjoy manual or automatic control modes with multiple camera views.

**Highlights:** Custom train building, Diverse 3D landscapes, Manual and auto control modes, Multiple camera views, Coin collection for upgrades, Interactive environments

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tram Tycoon free?

Tram Tycoon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TrainLand free?

TrainLand is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tram Tycoon or TrainLand?

TrainLand is rated higher. Tram Tycoon averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while TrainLand averages 4.9 from 15 ratings.

### Do Tram Tycoon or TrainLand have ads?

Both Tram Tycoon and TrainLand show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tram Tycoon or TrainLand?

Tram Tycoon ships an update every 4 months, and TrainLand every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tram Tycoon was updated on November 1, 2026 and TrainLand on November 3, 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.*
