# Troublesome Train vs Off the Rails 3D

Troublesome Train and Off the Rails 3D both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Troublesome Train's written reviews are positive against 14% of Off the Rails 3D's. Troublesome Train also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Off the Rails 3D's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 36 months) and ratings volume (42K vs 2). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Off the Rails 3D sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Troublesome Train asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Troublesome Train against 4.5 for Off the Rails 3D. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Off the Rails 3D has 42K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Troublesome Train's written reviews are positive against 14% of Off the Rails 3D's.

Troublesome Train ships an update every 36 months, Off the Rails 3D every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Troublesome Train | Off the Rails 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/troublesome-train/id886423630/reviews)** | [4.5 (42K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/off-the-rails-3d/id1488312219/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **42K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 13.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 36 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 273 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Condecca, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1103537038) | [Kwalee Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/497961736) |

## What reviewers say

### Troublesome Train

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/troublesome-train/id886423630)

Control a runaway train in a thrilling adventure. Tap to jump over pedestrians and avoid collisions. Master precise timing to navigate the tracks and complete the challenging journey.

**Highlights:** Train control gameplay, Tap to jump mechanics, Avoid pedestrian collisions, Challenging adventure, High jump option

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Off the Rails 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/off-the-rails-3d/id1488312219)

Race a train through challenging levels, managing speed and fuel to reach the station. Upgrade your fuel capacity to overcome increasingly difficult tracks and enjoy colorful graphics in this addictive simulation game.

**Highlights:** Time-based gameplay, Fuel conservation mechanics, Speed control, Fuel upgrades, Increasingly difficult levels, Colorful graphics

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads Discount | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Perfect gas amount
- 🚂 Gets new train with keys
- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Fuel runs out too quickly
- 🔋 Upgrades don't seem to help
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🔒 Requires internet connection
- 🔁 Repetitive levels

**Reported bugs**

- Paid 'no ads' option doesn't remove all ads
- Fuel and power upgrades don't seem to work

**Requested features**

- Add train sound effects
- More level variety
- Offline play option
- Customization options for trains


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Troublesome Train free?

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

### Is Off the Rails 3D free?

Off the Rails 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Troublesome Train or Off the Rails 3D?

Troublesome Train is rated higher. Troublesome Train averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Off the Rails 3D averages 4.5 from 42K ratings.

### Do Troublesome Train or Off the Rails 3D have ads?

Off the Rails 3D shows ads; Troublesome Train does not.

### Which is updated more often, Troublesome Train or Off the Rails 3D?

Troublesome Train ships an update every 36 months, and Off the Rails 3D every 4 months. Most recently, Troublesome Train was updated on October 8, 2026 and Off the Rails 3D on November 1, 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.*