# Paper Train vs Surviving Alopolis

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Surviving Alopolis at 100% against Paper Train's 46%. Surviving Alopolis also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and ads (none vs shown). Paper Train's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 41 months) and ratings volume (16 vs 4). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paper Train sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Surviving Alopolis sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Surviving Alopolis holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Paper Train's written reviews are positive against 100% of Surviving Alopolis's.

Paper Train ships an update every 5 weeks, Surviving Alopolis every 41 months. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paper Train | Surviving Alopolis |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-train-rush/id935198581/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surviving-alopolis/id1491002858/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 41 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 101 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Istom Games Kft.](https://appshunter.io/developer/333561719) | [Tarek Al-Talib](https://appshunter.io/developer/353200526) |

## What reviewers say

### Paper Train

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-train-rush/id935198581)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Double Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Advertisements | $0.99 | one-time |
| Donate | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 5 Tickets | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Huge Pack | $15.99 | one-time |


### Surviving Alopolis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surviving-alopolis/id1491002858)

Embark on an epic running adventure to help Orion escape the AI-controlled city of Alopolis. Dodge obstacles, gather power-ups, and upgrade your character to survive Xenox's evil plans and preserve humanity's legacy.

**Highlights:** Slide fingers to maneuver, Fast-paced gameplay, Multiple character selection, Upgrade characters, Engaging environment and sounds, Gather Orbs and Power-ups

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pile | $2.99 | one-time |
| Enes | $2.99 | one-time |
| Heap | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paper Train free?

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

### Is Surviving Alopolis free?

Surviving Alopolis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Paper Train or Surviving Alopolis?

Surviving Alopolis is rated higher. Paper Train averages 4.1 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Surviving Alopolis averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Paper Train or Surviving Alopolis have ads?

Paper Train shows ads; Surviving Alopolis does not.

### Which is updated more often, Paper Train or Surviving Alopolis?

Paper Train ships an update every 5 weeks, and Surviving Alopolis every 41 months. Most recently, Paper Train was updated on October 16, 2026 and Surviving Alopolis on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*