# Train Conductor World vs Train Manager

The clearest difference is ads: Train Manager at none against Train Conductor World's shown. Train Conductor World's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and review sentiment (63% vs 53%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Train Conductor World sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Train Manager sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Train Conductor World against 4.8 for Train Manager. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Train Conductor World has 5K ratings behind it against 927, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Train Conductor World's written reviews are positive against 53% of Train Manager's.

Train Conductor World ships an update every 3 days, Train Manager fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Train Conductor World | Train Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-conductor-world/id932228293/reviews) | **[4.8 (927 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-manager-2026/id6448614242/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5K** | 927 |
| Positive reviews | **62.6% of reviews** | 52.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 363 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [THE VOXEL AGENTS PTY. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/318770095) | [Xombat ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/453573467) |

## What reviewers say

### Train Conductor World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-conductor-world/id932228293)

Manage international railway traffic by building rail networks and solving complex puzzles. Drive trains, transport passengers and goods, and navigate challenging terrain. Master the chaos to become the richest rail manager.

**Highlights:** Build rail networks, Solve railroad puzzles, Transport passengers and goods, Control train movements, Navigate tunnels, mountains, and obstacles, Experience various weather conditions, Customize trains

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of 12 Wooden Track Tiles | $2.49 | one-time |
| Urban Rolling Stock | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 12 Mystery Containers | $3.99 | one-time |
| Diesel Trains | $3.99 | one-time |
| Royal Aero Express | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 8 Iron Track Tiles | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ad Removal Tool + free undos | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 8 Iron Track Tiles | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 12 Iron Containers | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 12 Alloy Containers | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Engaging and challenging gameplay
- 👍 Beautifully designed graphics
- 🚂 Fun train-themed experience
- 💰 Reasonable in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 📺 Excessive and unskippable ads
- 🔑 Difficult to progress without in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Slow progression and track piece acquisition

**Reported bugs**

- Tracks not properly registering in the track bar
- Trains spawning in impossible-to-fix situations
- Ads not closing properly, causing game to freeze
- Inconsistent performance on newer devices

**Requested features**

- Add more cities and stations beyond Europe
- Implement a track piece trading or crafting system
- Introduce new train types and customization options
- Improve the daily challenge and reward system


### Train Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-manager-2026/id6448614242)

Build and manage your own railroad empire from scratch. Compete globally, schedule international routes, and track your trains live. Choose between easy or realistic gameplay modes to become a railway mogul.

**Highlights:** Manage your own railroad empire, Create and schedule international routes, Track trains live, Realistic gameplay modes, Manage staff and invest in companies, Customize and upgrade trains

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Deal | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mini Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rookie Deal | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rookie Deal | $5.99 | one-time |
| Standard Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Rookie Deal | $6.99 | one-time |
| Kickstarter Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Journeyman Deal | $9.99 | one-time |
| Expert Deal | $22.99 | one-time |
| Premium Package | $22.99 | one-time |
| Jumbo Package | $49.99 | one-time |
| Mega Package | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game
- 🚀 Realistic train operations
- 👍 Easy to learn
- 👍 Clear and easy to understand user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- 💰 Requires paying to progress
- 🕰️ Slow pace of the game
- 🚂 Limited train selection, especially for certain regions

**Reported bugs**

- Endless blue screen on launch
- Game freezes or crashes
- Issues with loading and logging in
- Inability to depart trains or make purchases

**Requested features**

- Add more train models and liveries
- Implement sandbox mode
- Add train timetables and running maps
- Allow trains to run automatically between destinations
- Improve the ticketing system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Train Conductor World free?

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

### Is Train Manager free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Train Conductor World or Train Manager?

Train Manager is rated higher. Train Conductor World averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while Train Manager averages 4.8 from 927 ratings.

### Do Train Conductor World or Train Manager have ads?

Train Conductor World shows ads; Train Manager does not.

### Which is updated more often, Train Conductor World or Train Manager?

Train Conductor World ships an update every 3 days, and Train Manager fortnightly. Most recently, Train Conductor World was updated on September 24, 2026 and Train Manager on September 24, 2026.

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