Comparison

Paper Train vs Slingshot Train

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

Slingshot Train

Launch trains from a slingshot to cause maximum destruction in various environments. Unlock new trains and upgrade equipment for even more chaotic fun. Enjoy hours of simulated train-wrecking mayhem.

Highlights
  • Launch trains from a slingshot
  • Cause mayhem and destruction
  • Multiple environments
  • Unlock varied trains
  • Upgrade equipment
Features
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This game is a train wreck - quite literally! Launch a train from a slingshot and cause as much mayhem and destruction as possible. Don’t worry - it’s perfectly safe, as long as you respect the safety procedures and don’t try it at home. Features: - Multiple cool environments to wreak havoc in - Varied trains to unlock and crash introduced in updates - Upgrade your equipment and destroy even more! - Hours and hours of pure joy Aim carefully and try to cause as much damage as possible with a train. Don’t let any limits stop you - this is the unleashed destruction that you’ve been waiting for! With multiple cool locales to explore there is always something new and exciting to smash… with a train! Ready? Launch and see for yourself! IGRS rating: 13+

Screenshots

Paper Train4 screens
Slingshot Train4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Paper Train at every 5 weeks against Slingshot Train's every 3 months. Paper Train also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Slingshot Train's advantage is ratings volume (185 vs 17). On price, rating, review sentiment 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 Slingshot Train sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Slingshot Train holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Slingshot Train has 185 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Paper Train's written reviews are positive against 53% of Slingshot Train's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paper Train ships an update every 5 weeks, Slingshot Train every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Paper Train versus Slingshot Train: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaper TrainSlingshot Train
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (17 ratings)4.2 (185 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.2% of reviews53.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17185 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB394 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperIstom Games Kft.TapNice Sp. z o.o.

Customer experience

Paper Train

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

Slingshot Train

All ratings183 ratings
Positive79.2%
Neutral3.3%
Negative17.5%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive53.5%
Neutral7.0%
Negative39.5%

Bugs and requests

Paper Train

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Slingshot Train

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Paid for no ads, still getting ads
  • Game freezes on developer logo
  • Money cars get stuck, break off, glitch, fly everywhere
  • Level 26 tracks cause train to stop and fly upwards
  • Ad games get in a loop and don't clear
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  • Track stays floating when ramp is destroyed

Requested features

7 requests
  • More levels
  • Lower ad rate
  • Make rollercoaster version
  • Add loops and twists to rollercoaster version
  • Add more train sounds
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  • Hidden tracks
  • Achievements

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Paper Train

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

Slingshot Train

One-time1
  • Remove ads$2.99

Questions

Is Paper Train free?
Paper Train is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Slingshot Train free?
Slingshot Train is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Paper Train or Slingshot Train?
Slingshot Train is rated higher. Paper Train averages 4.1 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Slingshot Train averages 4.2 from 185 ratings.
Do Paper Train or Slingshot Train have ads?
Both Paper Train and Slingshot Train show ads.
Which is updated more often, Paper Train or Slingshot Train?
Paper Train ships an update every 5 weeks, and Slingshot Train every 3 months. Most recently, Paper Train was updated on November 3, 2026 and Slingshot Train on November 3, 2026.

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