# Train Station vs Ship Tycoon.

The clearest difference is rating: Train Station at 4.5 against Ship Tycoon.'s 3.2. Train Station also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 40%) and ratings volume (2.9K vs 237). Ship Tycoon.'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Train Station sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Ship Tycoon. sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Train Station holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Train Station has 2.9K ratings behind it against 237, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Train Station's written reviews are positive against 40% of Ship Tycoon.'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Train Station | Ship Tycoon. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-station-classic/id930204424/reviews)** | [3.2 (237 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ship-tycoon/id1192606549/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 237 |
| Positive reviews | **62.8% of reviews** | 40.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 161 MB | 232 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pixel Federation Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/327215542) | [TRADEGAME Lab Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/313478127) |

## What reviewers say

### Train Station

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-station-classic/id930204424)

Manage your own train station, collect thousands of real-life trains, and fulfill cargo contracts. Build and decorate your station, compete with friends, and discover train stories. Enjoy regular updates and seasonal events.

**Highlights:** Collect thousands of real-life trains, Manage and build your train station, Fulfill cargo contracts and earn rewards, Compete with friends and global leaderboards, Participate in seasonal events, Learn real-life train stories

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beginners Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack I | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack II | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack XIII | $4.99 | one-time |
| Daily Gems - 30 Days | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack III | $7.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack XIV | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack IV | $11.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack V | $17.99 | one-time |
| Economy Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack VI | $19.99 | one-time |
| Business Kit | $49.99 | one-time |
| Corporate Package | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Detailed train models
- 🚂 Variety of trains and eras
- 🕰️ Relaxing time-based gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Slow progression without spending
- 🤖 Repetitive and grindy

**Reported bugs**

- Lost progress and saved data
- Login and connectivity issues
- Freezing and performance problems

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize train consists
- More social features and multiplayer
- Improved tutorial and onboarding
- Offline mode or reduced internet dependency


### Ship Tycoon.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ship-tycoon/id1192606549)

Manage a global shipping company in this authentic online multiplayer business simulation. Compete with players worldwide to build the best shipping empire, starting with a single vessel and growing into a massive fleet.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer and single player modes, Manage a fleet of various cargo ships, Compete globally for best shipping company, Over 80 major worldwide ports, Simulates global economy and oil prices

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pocket of Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Credits | $19.99 | one-time |
| Box of Credits | $49.99 | one-time |
| Trunk of Credits | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun gameplay
- 👍 Addictive and engaging
- 🚢 Interesting ship management

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Limited playtime
- 💰 Pay-to-play model
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🤔 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Contracts not showing up at ports
- Ships freezing during delivery
- Crashes and screen freezes
- Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Add passenger ships and cruise liners
- Increase playtime limit or remove it entirely
- Improve server stability and reduce connectivity issues
- Introduce more ship types and customization options
- Implement a one-time purchase option instead of in-app purchases


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Train Station free?

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

### Is Ship Tycoon. free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Train Station or Ship Tycoon.?

Train Station is rated higher. Train Station averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Ship Tycoon. averages 3.2 from 237 ratings.

### Do Train Station or Ship Tycoon. have ads?

Train Station shows ads; Ship Tycoon. does not.

### Which is updated more often, Train Station or Ship Tycoon.?

Train Station ships an update every 2 months, and Ship Tycoon. every 2 months. Most recently, Train Station was updated on October 24, 2026 and Ship Tycoon. on October 20, 2026.

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