# Christmas Train vs Train Roller Coaster

The clearest difference is rating: Train Roller Coaster at 4.7 against Christmas Train's 4.1. Train Roller Coaster also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 58%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 47 months). Christmas Train's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Train Roller Coaster holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Train Roller Coaster has 190 ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Christmas Train's written reviews are positive against 89% of Train Roller Coaster's.

Christmas Train ships an update every 47 months, Train Roller Coaster every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Christmas Train | Train Roller Coaster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-train/id945719796/reviews) | **[4.7 (190 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-roller-coaster/id1609586772/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 36 | **190** |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 47 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 119 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [1788918 Alberta Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/597315953) | [monois Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/498398223) |

## What reviewers say

### Christmas Train

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-train/id945719796)

Experience a festive train simulation designed for children. Control various trains through a magical Christmas world filled with holiday elements and Santa. Build your own custom environments and enjoy a completely free, ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** 17 fun train types, Christmas-themed levels, 4 additional pre-made levels, Build custom environments, No in-app purchases

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Train Roller Coaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-roller-coaster/id1609586772)

Navigate complex train tracks like a maze, controlling a high-speed bullet train. Experience realistic speed, thrilling roller coaster-like courses, and diverse environments. Enjoy intuitive gameplay with master controls for an immersive driving simulation.

**Highlights:** Realistic sense of speed, Master controller for train control, Roller coaster-like courses, Multiple stages and paths, Intuitive gameplay, Diverse environments

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Christmas Train free?

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

### Is Train Roller Coaster free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Christmas Train or Train Roller Coaster?

Train Roller Coaster is rated higher. Christmas Train averages 4.1 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Train Roller Coaster averages 4.7 from 190 ratings.

### Do Christmas Train or Train Roller Coaster have ads?

Train Roller Coaster shows ads; Christmas Train does not.

### Which is updated more often, Christmas Train or Train Roller Coaster?

Christmas Train ships an update every 47 months, and Train Roller Coaster every 2 months. Most recently, Christmas Train was updated on October 8, 2026 and Train Roller Coaster on October 11, 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.*