Comparison

Paper Train vs Rocky Castle

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

Head to head
About

Paper Train

Race through a vibrant cardboard world as a paper train. Dodge obstacles, collect coins, and explore diverse railways. Unlock new trains and characters in this fast-paced endless runner.

Highlights
  • Endless runner gameplay
  • Toyroom-themed cardboard world
  • Dodge trains and obstacles
  • Collect coins
  • Unlock trains and characters
  • Multiple visually stunning continents
Features
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-==ENDLESS RUNNER IN A LIVING TOYROOM==- Hop into the engineer's cab of a paper train, and travel through a cardboard world where toys come alive to race along a plotting board's railway! Dodge oncoming trains, collect shiny coins, jump over dangerous obstacles and enjoy the speed of a runaway train! Test your runner skills, while visiting various railways resembling a child's toyroom. Full of colors, action and randomness, every run offers something new to see. Choose between multiple railways, navigate through cram-full train stations, vast deserts, tight caves, and unlock funny figures or trains which populates the frisky toyworld. Paper Train: Rush features... √ 4 visually stunning continents, √ 5 incredible parallel dimensions, √ 13 runaway trains, √ 13 vest-pocket characters, √ Game Center support, √ the awesome sense of speed, √ and a FREE to play game experience! Once you hop into the engineer's cab, you will never want to leave your favorite train behind!

About

Rocky Castle

Embark on a cartoony tower climbing adventure with lively pets. Navigate hazardous obstacles like spikes, barrels, and fire traps using intuitive swipe controls. Master timing and awareness to conquer challenging levels and reach the top.

Highlights
  • Lighthearted colorful visuals
  • Hilarious characters
  • Simple and intuitive controls
  • Smooth and addictive gameplay
  • Retina display support
  • iCloud support
  • Game Center support
Features
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What happens when lots of lively pets start to climb and conquer the most dangerous tower castles of the world? Find it out yourself! Pick your favorite competitor and overcome the tricky, but pretty hazardous obstacles while climbing up to the top of each tower. Sharp spikes, rolling barrels, heavy rocks, falling platforms, fire traps and jumping bombs among other meanies are waiting for your arrival to wickedly push you back into the abyss. But you should fear not, awareness of the surroundings and fine timing will get you through even the hardest situations! Take the challenge head on! KEY FEATURES * Lighthearted colorful visuals * Tons of hilarious characters * Simple and intuitive controls * Smooth and addictive gameplay * Full retina display support * iCloud support * Game Center support CONTROLS * Swipe left or right to jump onto the next platform * Swipe up to use a switch, enter a door, climb a ladder or jump high * Swipe down to climb or drop down from a ladder TIPS * Every obstacle represents a different threat, be sure to learn the patterns * Don't rush it, pace your actions to avoid unnecessary mistakes * Jump forward if a barrel or rock is coming at you * Coins are always awarded, even if you fail to complete a level * Be aware of all the obstacles visible on screen, not just the next one Please rate Rocky Castle and submit your feedback for further improvements! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/IstomGames Twitter: http://twitter.com/istomgames isTom Games: https://www.istomgames.com

Screenshots

Paper Train4 screens
Rocky Castle4 screens

Verdict

The call

Paper Train and Rocky Castle both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of Rocky Castle's written reviews are positive against 46% of Paper Train's. Rocky Castle also leads on ratings volume (85 vs 17). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Paper Train sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Rocky Castle sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Paper Train against 4.1 for Rocky Castle. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rocky Castle has 85 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of Paper Train's written reviews are positive against 73% of Rocky Castle's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paper Train ships an update every 5 weeks, Rocky Castle every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Paper Train versus Rocky Castle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaper TrainRocky Castle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (17 ratings)4.1 (85 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.2% of reviews72.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1785 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.010.0
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB277 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIstom Games Kft.Istom Games Kft.

Customer experience

Paper Train

All ratings16 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive46.2%
Neutral3.1%
Negative50.8%

Rocky Castle

All ratings84 ratings
Positive76.2%
Neutral6.0%
Negative17.9%
Written reviews181 reviews
Positive72.9%
Neutral8.8%
Negative18.2%

Bugs and requests

Paper Train

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Rocky Castle

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezes or crashes after dying
  • Ads sometimes open the App Store unexpectedly
  • Controls not always responsive

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and worlds
  • Ability to restart levels from the beginning
  • Option to disable ads or pay for ad-free version
  • More character customization options

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Paper Train

One-time8
  • Small Pack$0.99
  • Double Coins$0.99
  • No Advertisements$0.99
Show 5 more
  • Donate$0.99
  • Medium Pack$2.99
  • 5 Tickets$2.99
  • Large Pack$7.99
  • Huge Pack$15.99
10 purchases

Rocky Castle

One-time10
  • Croco$0.99
  • Rosmaria$0.99
  • Hector$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Draco$0.99
  • Skipper$0.99
  • Fluffy$0.99
  • Rex$0.99
  • Small Pack$0.99
  • Coin Doubler$1.99
  • No Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Paper Train free?
Paper Train is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rocky Castle free?
Rocky Castle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Paper Train or Rocky Castle?
Rocky Castle is rated higher. Paper Train averages 4.1 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Rocky Castle averages 4.1 from 85 ratings.
Do Paper Train or Rocky Castle have ads?
Both Paper Train and Rocky Castle show ads.
Which is updated more often, Paper Train or Rocky Castle?
Paper Train ships an update every 5 weeks, and Rocky Castle every 3 weeks. Most recently, Paper Train was updated on November 6, 2026 and Rocky Castle on November 3, 2026.

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