Comparison

Train Conductor World vs POLEBOUND

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

Head to head
About

Train Conductor World

Manage international railway traffic, build your dream rail network, and solve intricate track puzzles. Transport passengers and goods while navigating tunnels and obstacles in this fast-paced arcade action game. Experience thrilling near-misses and strategic challenges to become the ultimate rail tycoon.

Highlights
  • Build rail networks
  • Solve track puzzles
  • Transport passengers and goods
  • Control and conduct trains
  • Experience fast-paced action
  • Customize trains
Features
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Master and manage the chaos of international railway traffic as the ultimate railroad tycoon. Build the rail network of your dreams; lay rails to solve the railroad puzzle with branching and forking roads at every turn. Pick your path and become the richest rail manager! Get in the driver's seat and take passengers to their destinations, dropping them at stations, and haul goods to ports and factories. Control and conduct the trains, marshalling them through tunnels, around obstacles and over mountains in this thrilling, fast-paced action arcade videogame. Connect your express trains across the railyard at breakneck speed. Try to avoid crashing, but I bet you can't. You'll need snappy strategy to master the chaos! Be on high-alert for explosive crashes, near-misses and split-second situations. Ring the bell and toot your horn while playing in all types of weather conditions. Find bullet trains, diesel trains, modern electric trains and trams. Customise your trains and pick your favourite train carriage style. It all counts when you're growing the biggest railway in the world. Let the locomotives loose! "Incredibly good looking. Supremely satisfying." - Touch Arcade "A brilliant mashup of genres that's wonderfully addictive." - Pocket Gamer "So tactile and satisfying" - Penny Arcade "A really well thought out puzzle game." - SlideToPlay "Train Conductor is a work of art." - Hittin Crits

About

POLEBOUND

Features
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POLEBOUND is a magnetic logic puzzle game built around polarity, positioning, and smart movement. Control N and S magnetic fields to move cores across the chamber and guide each target to the correct exit. Every move matters. Start with simple field mechanics, then face increasingly challenging chambers filled with magnetic brakes, fixed walls, polarity flips, polarity gates, one-way gates, and other devices that change how each puzzle must be solved. FEATURES • Unique magnetic polarity puzzle mechanics • 50 handcrafted chambers • Increasingly challenging layouts and obstacles • N and S field controls • Multiple core types and polarity-based exits • Built-in Field Guide explaining game mechanics • Chamber progression and performance tracking • Undo and Restart controls • Optional hints when you need help • Clean neon-inspired visual design Think ahead, control the field, and find the perfect route. MASTER THE FIELD. FIND THE EXIT.`

Screenshots

Train Conductor World4 screens
POLEBOUND4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: POLEBOUND at every 2 days against Train Conductor World's every 6 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and 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

Both are free to download. Train Conductor World sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and POLEBOUND sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Train Conductor World ships an update every 6 days, POLEBOUND every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Train Conductor World versus POLEBOUND: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrain Conductor WorldPOLEBOUND
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (5.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size315 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTHE VOXEL AGENTS PTY. LTD.Yunus Arslan

Bugs and requests

Train Conductor World

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

4 requests
  • 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

POLEBOUND

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Train Conductor World

One-time9
  • Pack of 12 Wooden Track Tiles$2.49
  • Urban Rolling Stock$3.99
  • Pack of 12 Mystery Containers$3.99
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  • Diesel Trains$3.99
  • Pack of 8 Iron Track Tiles2 variants$4.99
  • Ad Removal Tool + free undos$7.99
  • Pack of 8 Iron Track Tiles$9.99
  • Pack of 12 Iron Containers$9.99
  • Pack of 12 Alloy Containers$29.99
1 purchases

POLEBOUND

One-time1
  • POLEBOUND Premium$9.99

Questions

Is Train Conductor World free?
Train Conductor World is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is POLEBOUND free?
POLEBOUND is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Train Conductor World or POLEBOUND have ads?
Both Train Conductor World and POLEBOUND show ads.
Which is updated more often, Train Conductor World or POLEBOUND?
Train Conductor World ships an update every 6 days, and POLEBOUND every 2 days. Most recently, Train Conductor World was updated on November 11, 2026 and POLEBOUND on November 6, 2026.

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