Comparison

Build A Train 2 Lite vs googolChooChoo3D2

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

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About

Build A Train 2 Lite

Design custom trains and maps, then drive them on your creations. This game allows kids to mix and match train parts, choose colors, and build unique landscapes. Unlock new elements through gameplay for endless train adventures.

Highlights
  • Customize train engines and cars
  • 64 color options for trains
  • Map builder with terrain and track design
  • Configure train with up to 8 engines/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! Additional track layouts available via in-app purchase. • 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! 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

googolChooChoo3D2

Design and build your own 3D model railroad layouts with customizable tracks, structures, and terrain. Experience your creations from various viewpoints, including the driver's seat of a running train.

Highlights
  • 3D model railroad simulation
  • Customizable track and structure placement
  • Terrain creation and editing
  • Multiple viewing perspectives
  • Automatic tunnel generation
  • Driver's seat view
Features
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googolChooChoo3D2 is a 3D model railroad simulation program. It is easy to make your own layout. You can add tracks and structures freely to the layout. You can also make a terrain on the layout. You can see the layout in 3D from driver's seat of a running train or from several other locations. New features -The terrain has become editable. -A tunnel is automatically generated. System Requirements -iOS 10.0 or later. -64bit CPU. (recommended A8 or higher)

Screenshots

Build A Train 2 Lite4 screens
googolChooChoo3D24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Build A Train 2 Lite at 4.9 against googolChooChoo3D2's 4.0. Build A Train 2 Lite also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (86% vs 77%). googolChooChoo3D2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9). On price, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Build A Train 2 Lite sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. googolChooChoo3D2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Build A Train 2 Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34 and 35 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Build A Train 2 Lite's written reviews are positive against 77% of googolChooChoo3D2's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Build A Train 2 Lite versus googolChooChoo3D2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuild A Train 2 LitegoogolChooChoo3D2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (34 ratings) — better4.0 (35 ratings)
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews — better76.9% of reviews
Number of ratings3435 — better
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS6.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlaytend Apps LLPKouichi Hayashi

Customer experience

Build A Train 2 Lite

All ratings34 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

googolChooChoo3D2

All ratings35 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.1%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Build A Train 2 Lite

One-time9
  • Track 2$0.99
  • Track 3$0.99
  • Track 4$0.99
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  • Track 5$0.99
  • Track 6$0.99
  • Track 7$0.99
  • Track 8$0.99
  • Track 9$0.99
  • Track 10$0.99
None

googolChooChoo3D2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Build A Train 2 Lite free?
Build A Train 2 Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is googolChooChoo3D2 free?
googolChooChoo3D2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Build A Train 2 Lite or googolChooChoo3D2?
Build A Train 2 Lite is rated higher. Build A Train 2 Lite averages 4.9 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while googolChooChoo3D2 averages 4.0 from 35 ratings.
Do Build A Train 2 Lite or googolChooChoo3D2 have ads?
googolChooChoo3D2 shows ads; Build A Train 2 Lite does not.

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