# Thomas & Friends vs Dynamite Train

The clearest difference is rating: Dynamite Train at 5.0 against Thomas & Friends's 4.5. Dynamite Train also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and review sentiment (75% vs 58%). Thomas & Friends's advantage is ratings volume (44K vs 4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Thomas & Friends sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Dynamite Train asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dynamite Train holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thomas & Friends has 44K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Thomas & Friends's written reviews are positive against 75% of Dynamite Train's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thomas & Friends | Dynamite Train |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (44K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thomas-and-friends-go-go-thomas/id943432325/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dynamite-train/id1144484939/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **44K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 58.4% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 451 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Budge Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/390712652) | [gametornado](https://appshunter.io/developer/456365838) |

## What reviewers say

### Thomas & Friends

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thomas-and-friends-go-go-thomas/id943432325)

Race your favorite engines on exciting tracks filled with twists, jumps, and water slides. Compete against rivals or a friend in 2-player mode, using speed boosters and special abilities to win. Upgrade your engines and collect them all!

**Highlights:** Race as Thomas and friends, 1-player and 2-player modes, Perform special abilities and stunts, Explore diverse race tracks, Upgrade engine stats, Collect various engines

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| One Month Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Emily Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| James Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Percy Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Toby Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 4-Pack Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Daring Docks Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Frantic Fortress Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Roaring Falls Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Great graphics and animations
- 🕹️ Nostalgic for longtime fans
- 🤩 Childhood memories brought back

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔒 Content locked behind paywall
- 🤯 Frustrating difficulty spikes
- 🤖 Dislike of new character designs
- 🔄 Removal of old content/features

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to restore previous purchases
- Glitches causing game crashes or freezes
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Bring back old character models and voices
- Add more classic Thomas & Friends characters
- Unlock all content through gameplay, not purchases
- Shorten overly long race tracks
- Improve AI difficulty balancing


### Dynamite Train

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dynamite-train/id1144484939)

Embark on a mission to demolish bridges by strategically placing dynamite. Time your explosions to create a spectacular show and prevent the train from reaching its destination. Careful planning is key to success.

**Highlights:** Place dynamite on bridges, Explode bridges, Stop the train, Strategic placement, Watch the explosion

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thomas & Friends free?

Thomas & Friends is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dynamite Train free?

Dynamite Train is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Thomas & Friends or Dynamite Train?

Dynamite Train is rated higher. Thomas & Friends averages 4.5 out of 5 from 44K ratings, while Dynamite Train averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Thomas & Friends or Dynamite Train have ads?

Neither Thomas & Friends nor Dynamite Train shows ads.

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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.*