# EMERGENCY HQ vs Train Delivery Simulator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: EMERGENCY HQ at 59% against Train Delivery Simulator's 26%. EMERGENCY HQ also leads on ratings volume (32K vs 1.4K) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Train Delivery Simulator's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EMERGENCY HQ sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Train Delivery Simulator sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

EMERGENCY HQ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EMERGENCY HQ has 32K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of EMERGENCY HQ's written reviews are positive against 26% of Train Delivery Simulator's.

EMERGENCY HQ ships an update every 3 weeks, Train Delivery Simulator weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EMERGENCY HQ | Train Delivery Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emergency-hq-firefighter-game/id859148736/reviews)** | [4.4 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-delivery-simulator/id6498893347/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | **58.7% of reviews** | 25.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2.5 GB | 334 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sixteen Tons Entertainment GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/321227098) | [BoomBit, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1045926022) |

## What reviewers say

### EMERGENCY HQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emergency-hq-firefighter-game/id859148736)

Lead firefighter, police, and rescue teams in a realistic simulation game. Build your headquarters, manage resources, and complete challenging missions from fires to disasters. Compete with others in leagues and alliances to become the ultimate incident commander.

**Highlights:** Incident commander role, Build and manage emergency headquarters, Command firefighter, police, and rescue teams, Realistic emergency vehicles, Strategic mission completion, Multiplayer alliances and leagues

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Welcome Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Big Vault | $2.99 | one-time |
| HQ Special Mobile Crane | $3.49 | one-time |
| 500 EMeralds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gaming Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rescue Pass Premium | $7.99 | one-time |
| 1,200 EMeralds | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2,500 EMeralds | $19.99 | one-time |
| Rescue Pass Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| 4,500 EMeralds | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Fantastic graphics
- 🚀 Realistic gameplay
- 💡 Enjoyable missions
- 💡 Variety of emergency services

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing
- 🐛 Glitchy vehicle and unit behavior
- ⏱️ Excessive wait times between missions
- 💰 Expensive upgrades and in-app purchases
- 🔁 Repetitive missions

**Reported bugs**

- Missions failing due to units getting stuck or unable to reach victims
- Crashes and server connection issues
- Incorrect or missing functionality after updates
- Missions becoming unplayable due to level requirements

**Requested features**

- Add more emergency vehicles and stations (e.g. military, veterinary)
- Improve camera controls and zooming
- Allow positioning of vehicles and units
- Implement multiplayer or co-op modes
- Reduce wait times between missions


### Train Delivery Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-delivery-simulator/id6498893347)

Manage and operate a freight train to deliver goods to various locations. Strategically purchase new wagons and upgrade your engine to optimize loads and increase earnings. Enjoy a relaxing gameplay experience with beautiful graphics and challenging levels.

**Highlights:** Manage and operate freight trains, Deliver goods to various locations, Purchase and upgrade wagons and engines, Optimize loads for maximum efficiency, Unlock new locations and challenging levels, Beautiful graphics and relaxing gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Money Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Money Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Money Pack 3 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Hand Car | $7.99 | one-time |
| Money Pack 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ghost Train | $19.99 | one-time |
| Money Pack 5 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Money Pack 6 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gold Express | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics
- 🚂 Enjoyable train simulation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Excessive ads and monetization
- 🕰️ Repetitive and boring after a while
- 🤯 Extremely difficult levels

**Reported bugs**

- Delivery issues with sand and coal
- Train not slowing down for obstacles
- Levels resetting after completion

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Ability to actually drive the train
- Reduction in ads and monetization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EMERGENCY HQ free?

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

### Is Train Delivery Simulator free?

Train Delivery Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, EMERGENCY HQ or Train Delivery Simulator?

EMERGENCY HQ is rated higher. EMERGENCY HQ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while Train Delivery Simulator averages 4.4 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do EMERGENCY HQ or Train Delivery Simulator have ads?

Both EMERGENCY HQ and Train Delivery Simulator show ads.

### Which is updated more often, EMERGENCY HQ or Train Delivery Simulator?

EMERGENCY HQ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Train Delivery Simulator weekly. Most recently, EMERGENCY HQ was updated on November 10, 2026 and Train Delivery Simulator on November 8, 2026.

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