Steam Train, Dream Train vs Bilingual Bookshelf
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Steam Train, Dream Train
This interactive storybook brings a rhyming tale of a dream train to life with animated pictures and vocabulary learning. Children can record their own narration and explore the story at their own pace, making it a delightful experience for young train enthusiasts.
- Animated pictures
- Vocabulary learning
- Recordable narration
- Interactive story exploration
- Highlighted narration for literacy
- Parental controls
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*** From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site *** The dream train pulls into the station. One by one the train cars are loaded—polar bears pack the reefer car with ice cream, elephants fill the tanker cars with paints, tortoises load the autorack with race cars, kangaroos fill the hopper car with balls. Sweet (and silly) dreams are guaranteed for every train enthusiast! Explore animated pictures, learn new vocabulary, and personalize the story with your own narration. With irresistible artwork by best-selling illustrator Tom Lichtenheld and sweet, rhyming text, this book will have train lovers of all ages begging for more. *** Editor's Choice - Children's Technology Review *** *** 100 Noteworthy Apps - Children's Technology Review *** "Steam Train, Dream Train is a beautiful app that will delight young readers" - Geeks With Juniors "With light animation and educational features like touch-to-hear text, Steam Train, Dream Train captures young listeners with a lyrical tale. Immensely re-readable" - Digital Storytime Explore the Story: - ENCOURAGE literacy skills with highlighted narration - LEARN new words by tapping pictures - RECORD your own narration & share it with others - SELECT a scene with easy-to-use navigation - KEEP kids in the story with parental controls Designed for children ages 4-8 ---------------------- We'd Love To Hear From You! - Please share your thoughts in a review! Your experience matters to us. - Need tech support? Contact us at support@omapp.com - Say hello to us on FB! facebook.com/oceanhousemedia Official Chronicle Books LLC licensed App: www.chroniclebooks.com
Bilingual Bookshelf
Explore a collection of over 50 bilingual storybooks in American Sign Language and English. Designed for families, this app fosters language development, literacy, and a love for reading through engaging stories and vibrant illustrations.
- 50+ bilingual storybooks
- American Sign Language (ASL) and English narration
- Stunning illustrations
- Vocabulary building
- Early language development support
- Literacy skill enhancement
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The Clerc Center proudly presents a bookshelf of 50+ bilingual storybooks in American Sign Language (ASL) and English — made for families who believe in the power of language, imagination, and connection. Each story invites you to: - Experience amazing storytelling told in rich ASL and written English - Enjoy stunning illustrations that bring stories to life - Grow your vocabulary with a wide range of new and familiar words These storybooks support early language development, literacy skills, and a lifelong love of reading — all in an engaging, fully accessible way. Start your family's bilingual journey today! There's a story here for everyone. Your bookshelf is waiting. Apple's EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Bilingual Bookshelf at Free against Steam Train, Dream Train's $2.99. Bilingual Bookshelf also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 54 months). Steam Train, Dream Train's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (97 vs 6). On rating, review sentiment, ads 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
Bilingual Bookshelf is free to download; Steam Train, Dream Train costs $2.99 up front. Bilingual Bookshelf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Steam Train, Dream Train asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Steam Train, Dream Train against 4.8 for Bilingual Bookshelf. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Steam Train, Dream Train has 97 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Steam Train, Dream Train ships an update every 54 months, Bilingual Bookshelf every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Steam Train, Dream Train | Bilingual Bookshelf |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (97 ratings) | 4.8 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 97 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 54 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 598 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oceanhouse Media | Gallaudet University |
Customer experience
Steam Train, Dream Train
Bilingual Bookshelf
In-app purchases
Steam Train, Dream Train
No in-app purchases
Bilingual Bookshelf
- Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$4.991 Year
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