Comparison

Labo Pebble Art(3+) vs Train Simulator PRO 2018

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

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About

Labo Pebble Art(3+)

Children can create various fun crafts using stones and then play games with their creations. The app offers guided courses, coloring options, and interactive activities designed for young learners.

Highlights
  • 22 stone craft courses
  • 10 coloring options
  • 12 games and activities
  • Save crafts to gallery
  • Ad-free experience
  • No personal data collection
Features
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Children have always been fascinated by rocks, stones and pebbles. In this app, Children can learn how to make various fun stone crafts(people, insects, animals, flowers...), and play games with the characters they created. [VIDEO]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ro3p-WSEbDw This app is for kids 3-6 years old. - Features: 1. 22 Courses to guide children making crafts with stones; 2. The courses are easy to use, and full of fun, include: birds, ladybug, beetles, hen, chicken, dog, cat, sheep, boy, girl, monster, bear, rock choir, sunflower, clover, mushrooms etc ...; 2. 10 beautiful colors to color the crafts; 4. 12 games & activities: match insects, feed birds, peck insects, smack rabbits, beach run, gesture memory, music rhythm game,stone men choir etc ...; 5. Save crafts to gallery, unlimited. - About Labo Lado: We are a small team focus on developing apps for kids ages 3-8 that inspire creativity and pique curiosity. We do not collect any personal information or include any third-party advertising. For more information, please see our Privacy Policy: http://www.labolado.com/apps-privacy-policy.html. Join our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/labo.lado.7 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/labo_lado Web Site: http://www.labolado.com - We value your feedback Feel free to rate and review our app or feedback to our email: app@labolado.com. - Need Help Contact us 24/7 with any questions or comments: app@labolado.com

About

Train Simulator PRO 2018

Experience the thrill of being a train engineer by driving realistic locomotives across a vast US landscape. Manage freight or passenger trains, navigate complex routes, and build a successful railway company. Enjoy stunning graphics and interactive cab controls for an immersive simulation.

Highlights
  • Drive passenger or freight trains
  • Explore 1000 sq miles of terrain
  • 15 cities to visit
  • 6 unique locomotives
  • Interactive engineer's cabin
  • Realistic damage system
  • Dynamic weather and day/night cycle
Features
Currently charting
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Have you ever dreamed of being a train engineer? Train Simulator PRO 2018 will let you drive carefully modeled locomotives leading passenger or freight trains across the eastern half of the US. Whether you like fast passenger locomotives or powerful freight movers able to pull dozens of cars, in our game you will find it all. Whatever you choose, you will have to watch out for speed limits, rail crossings, signals and other trains. Plan your route wisely to maximize profits and create the most powerful railway company in the US! During your travels, you can admire photo-realistic graphics including cities, suburbs, factories, countrysides and much more. Each locomotive includes a carefully-rendered engineer’s cabin with working levers and gauges for maximum realism. However, you have to be careful as driving recklessly or pushing the brakes for too long may damage the train. So put your engineer’s cap on, and let’s get rolling! Main features: ▶ Almost 1000 square miles of terrain ▶ 15 cities to explore and choose job from ▶ 6 unique locomotives ▶ 14 detailed cars (3 passenger and 11 freight) ▶ Locomotives and cars damage system ▶ Locomotive cabs with interactive levers and gauges ▶ Dynamic weather and day/night system ▶ Other trains and traffic on roads ▶ Photo-realistic graphics ▶Advanced signalling and speed limit systems

Screenshots

Labo Pebble Art(3+)4 screens
Train Simulator PRO 20184 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Labo Pebble Art(3+) at 4.4 against Train Simulator PRO 2018's 3.4. Labo Pebble Art(3+) also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 42%) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). Train Simulator PRO 2018's advantage is ratings volume (507 vs 26) and chart position (#154 vs unranked). On 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

Labo Pebble Art(3+) costs $1.99 and Train Simulator PRO 2018 $5.99 up front. Train Simulator PRO 2018 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Labo Pebble Art(3+) asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Labo Pebble Art(3+) holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Train Simulator PRO 2018 has 507 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Labo Pebble Art(3+)'s written reviews are positive against 42% of Train Simulator PRO 2018's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Labo Pebble Art(3+) ships an update weekly, Train Simulator PRO 2018 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard10 real differences · 1 level
Labo Pebble Art(3+) versus Train Simulator PRO 2018: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLabo Pebble Art(3+)Train Simulator PRO 2018
Price$1.99 — better$5.99
Rating4.4 (26 ratings) — better3.4 (507 ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better41.5% of reviews
Number of ratings26507 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank—#154 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB828 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLabo Lado Co., Ltd.MAGEEKS SC

Customer experience

Labo Pebble Art(3+)

All ratings26 ratings
Positive80.8%
Neutral11.5%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

Train Simulator PRO 2018

All ratings506 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral8.1%
Negative34.8%
Written reviews200 reviews
Positive41.5%
Neutral10.5%
Negative48.0%

Bugs and requests

Labo Pebble Art(3+)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Train Simulator PRO 2018

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Long trains not recognized at grade crossings
  • Engine damage and repair costs too high
  • Inconsistent speed limit enforcement
  • Missions not starting/completing properly
  • Inability to unload cargo without crashing
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  • Money/coin issues (disappearing, unable to earn enough)

Requested features

10 requests
  • Expand map to include West Coast
  • Add more train models and types (e.g. steam engines)
  • Implement multiplayer functionality
  • Add more camera views and free roam mode
  • Allow customization of trains (colors, logos, etc.)
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  • Implement a creative mode
  • Add ability to sell/trade locomotives and railcars
  • Improve lighting and environment details
  • Implement interactive controls (levers, etc.)
  • Add grade crossing gates and signals

In-app purchases

None

Labo Pebble Art(3+)

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Train Simulator PRO 2018

One-time5
  • Handful of Gems$0.99
  • Pile of Gems$2.99
  • Sack of Gems$4.99
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  • Bucket of Gems$9.99
  • Chest of Gems$19.99

Questions

Is Labo Pebble Art(3+) free?
Labo Pebble Art(3+) costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Train Simulator PRO 2018 free?
Train Simulator PRO 2018 costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Labo Pebble Art(3+) or Train Simulator PRO 2018?
Labo Pebble Art(3+) is rated higher. Labo Pebble Art(3+) averages 4.4 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Train Simulator PRO 2018 averages 3.4 from 507 ratings.
Do Labo Pebble Art(3+) or Train Simulator PRO 2018 have ads?
Train Simulator PRO 2018 shows ads; Labo Pebble Art(3+) does not.
Which is updated more often, Labo Pebble Art(3+) or Train Simulator PRO 2018?
Labo Pebble Art(3+) ships an update weekly, and Train Simulator PRO 2018 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Labo Pebble Art(3+) was updated on October 23, 2026 and Train Simulator PRO 2018 on October 24, 2026.

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