iRunTrains for iPhone lite vs Train Sounds Effects
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iRunTrains for iPhone lite
Control and operate 3D trains from any perspective. Enjoy realistic engine and track sounds, customize your trains, and switch tracks to avoid collisions. This simulator offers endless fun for all ages with no scoring or end game.
- 3D train simulation
- Realistic engine and track sounds
- Manual throttle and brake controls
- Switch track control
- Customizable train cars and engines
- Multiple trains on one layout
- 3D audio effects
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Train yourself anywhere! You control the trains with iRunTrains for iPhone. With iRT, you're just seconds away from fun. It's fun for any age and perfect for enthusiasts and novices alike! Play immediately; play repeatedly. Watch (or ride) your trains from any position with the first 3D train simulator for iPhone! No points, scoring, or end game; just enjoy the rails. - Apple-featured - Throttle, brake, and reverse each train under your control - No setup or learning curve - Drive these hobby trains as soon as the app starts! - Run multiple trains on each layout - Diesel end Steam engine sounds! - Edit train cars and engines - Turn switch control box; switch the tracks just in time! - Variable speed train throttle - Intuitive train controls and full iPhone gesture-based interface - Manual and Dynamic, train-tracking views - Ride the train engine or caboose! - 2 free track sets; inApp purchase 16 track upgrade pack - Buildings, bridges, houses, and loading docks - Ocean with changing tide, waves - Hideaway interface - Pushbutton train selector - Multifunction view selector and status display - Help overlay for controls - Selectable train steam/exhaust - Choose your terrain colors - Train acceleration/deceleration - Collision/Derailment detection 3D Audio - Engine and track sounds - Bells and Whistles Can you survive Turnout City without a collision? Switch the tracks just in time! Support: http://www.onomaly.com Follow us on Twitter: @onomaly
Train Sounds Effects
Enhance your model railway experience with a variety of realistic train sound effects. Control playback with switches for continuous loops or buttons for single plays, and adjust individual volumes. Import your own sounds to further personalize your setup.
- Expand model railway with sound effects
- Use iPad or external speakers
- Control playback with switches (loop) or buttons (once)
- Individually adjust volume for each element
- Import custom sound effects
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With Train-Sounds you expand your model railway with additional sound effects. Thus the joy deepens around your model railway. Use your iPad speakers or external speakers to listen these effects. The combination of switches and buttons allow you to determine how these effects are to be played. With switches, the effects are playing in a continuous loop and with buttons only once. At each switching element, you can adjust the volume individually. Buy through the in-app you add value to your version of Train-Sounds, you can bring your own sound effects into the program.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: iRunTrains for iPhone lite at 4.6 against Train Sounds Effects's 4.1. iRunTrains for iPhone lite also leads on ratings volume (68 vs 10) and review sentiment (82% vs 73%). Train Sounds Effects's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 11 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. iRunTrains for iPhone lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Train Sounds Effects sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
iRunTrains for iPhone lite holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iRunTrains for iPhone lite has 68 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of iRunTrains for iPhone lite's written reviews are positive against 73% of Train Sounds Effects's.
iRunTrains for iPhone lite ships an update every 11 months, Train Sounds Effects every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iRunTrains for iPhone lite | Train Sounds Effects |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (68 ratings) — better | 4.1 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews — better | 73.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 68 — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.3 — better | 12.3 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 133 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Onomaly LLC | Janko Enke |
Customer experience
iRunTrains for iPhone lite
Train Sounds Effects
In-app purchases
iRunTrains for iPhone lite
- Unlock All Tracks/Remove Ads$1.99
Train Sounds Effects
- Extra Package$0.99
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