# SpeedTrains vs Rail Roam

The clearest difference is rating: Rail Roam at 5.0 against SpeedTrains's 4.1. SpeedTrains's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SpeedTrains sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Rail Roam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Rail Roam holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SpeedTrains has 16 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SpeedTrains ships an update every 6 weeks, Rail Roam every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpeedTrains | Rail Roam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedtrains/id853727601/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rail-roam/id1418713456/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 360 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Kathrin Brock](https://appshunter.io/developer/453722600) | [Jon Kantner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1418713455) |

## What reviewers say

### SpeedTrains

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedtrains/id853727601)

Navigate a train through intricate tracks, collecting diamonds to progress. Strategically switch junctions and flip trains to control direction. Avoid collisions with incorrect switches as you ascend through increasingly complex levels.

**Highlights:** Drive the SpeedTrain, Collect diamonds, Switch junction points, Flip trains, Use TrainLifters, 45 challenging levels

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extra Life | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extra Missiles | $0.99 | one-time |
| NuclearMissiles | $1.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Missiles | $3.99 | one-time |
| Access All Levels | $3.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Life | $3.99 | one-time |
| Everything! | $5.99 | one-time |


### Rail Roam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rail-roam/id1418713456)

Guide a train on curved rails by placing tracks ahead of it. Swipe to choose direction and tap to place, avoiding obstacles like rocks and trees. Unlock various train engines as you progress.

**Highlights:** Place tracks behind the train, Simple tap/swipe controls, Avoid obstacles, Unlockable train engines, Multiple train types

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpeedTrains free?

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

### Is Rail Roam free?

Rail Roam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SpeedTrains or Rail Roam?

Rail Roam is rated higher. SpeedTrains averages 4.1 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Rail Roam averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do SpeedTrains or Rail Roam have ads?

Rail Roam shows ads; SpeedTrains does not.

### Which is updated more often, SpeedTrains or Rail Roam?

SpeedTrains ships an update every 6 weeks, and Rail Roam every 4 months. Most recently, SpeedTrains was updated on November 1, 2026 and Rail Roam on October 22, 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.*