Comparison

Hover Disc 2 vs Ticket to Ride®

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hover Disc 2

Engage in thrilling multiplayer fun with this game that blends elements of boccia, billiards, and ice stock sport. Compete with friends locally on one device or online via Game Center.

Highlights
  • Multiplayer gameplay
  • Local and online play
  • Power-ups
  • Multiple boards
  • Game Center leaderboards
  • Chat function
Features
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Try now the follow-up: Hover Disc 3 (also available on iPhone and Apple TV) *** AppPicker.com - "Hover Disc 2 is a great multi-player game for the iPad. [...] Overall, I really liked this game, how easy it is to play, and how much fun it was to play together on one device taking turns." *** *** AppAdvice.com - "For a light game with family or duels with friends, Hover Disc 2 is a fun and unique way to spend time together." *** As the name suggests, 'Hover Disc 2‘ is a pure multiplayer game. Play with up to four players on one iPad or find your opponent via Game Center for an online game. 'Hover Disc 2‘ combines the most exciting elements of boccia, billiards and ice stock sport to a thrilling multiplayer experience. Capture score-areas, place your discs as perfect as you can and kick your opponents discs out to anger them! That's 'Hover Disc 2‘! Of course, it’s the most fun when you sit at one table with your opponents, face to face! This game will rock your next party! - Pure multiplayer game - Two players on one iPad, in the PRO version up to four! - Online duels via Game Center for two players - Eleven different Power-Ups - Different boards - Family-friendly gameplay - Local player organizer - Great soundtrack - Game Center leaderboard and achievements - Chat function - Coordinated online-games If you have fun with multiplayer games like Hover Disc 1 or OLO, you will love Hover Disc 2! Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=Va1YkEg07F8

About

Ticket to Ride®

Embark on a digital train adventure connecting cities across various countries. Compete with players worldwide, friends, or AI in this classic board game adaptation. Enjoy strategic gameplay with multiple modes, including asynchronous play and local couch co-op.

Highlights
  • Online multiplayer with global matchmaking
  • Asynchronous play for busy schedules
  • Single-player mode against advanced AI
  • Local couch play option
  • Strategic route building and ticket completion
  • Multiple country maps and expansions
Features
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Play the ultimate digital version of the multi-award-winning modern classic board game Ticket to Ride! Journey across various countries, connecting their vibrant cities and exploring their unique gameplay mechanics and bonuses on the way. Ticket to Ride offers a variety of game modes to suit you. Want to get competitive? Head online to challenge other players around the world and climb the leaderboards, or play with friends further afield in a private game. Got a packed schedule? Set up or join an asynchronous game and play across multiple days – we’ll notify you when it is your turn, so you can go at your own pace. Test out new strategies or keep it casual in single-player mode against state-of-the-art AI opponents. You can even make a game night of it with friends and family in couch play! Get to know a cast of unforgettable characters, each bringing their own tales to the table. Add new locomotives and carriages to your fleet with every expansion, and cement your name in railway history on the leaderboard! Become a railway legend in the iconic, fan-favourite modern classic! HOW TO PLAY TICKET TO RIDE®: Players are dealt a number of tickets and must pick a certain number to keep (depending on the map). Players are also dealt four train cards of various colours. This number can also vary depending on the map you’re playing on, but don’t worry – the AI takes care of this! Each turn, players can draw two train cards from the face-up pile, draw two train cards from the face-down pile, draw another ticket to complete, or use their train cards to claim a route! A claimed route is shown by placing train pieces along the route. When a player has three or fewer train pieces left, the last round starts. Whoever has the most points at the end of the game is the winner! FEATURES A TRULY SOCIAL TAKE ON MULTIPLAYER – Play online with friends or enjoy a seamless matchmaking experience when you challenge players from around the world. Alternatively, take on your friend sitting right next to you in couch play – use the free Ticket to Ride Companion App to really boost your couch gaming session! PLAY AROUND YOUR BUSY DAY – Set up a game in async mode and play a game across multiple days. SINGLE-PLAYER MODE DRIVEN BY EXPERT AIs – Powered by an innovative adaptive AI system, single-player mode offers a challenge for new and experienced players alike. AN IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE – Every moment has been brought to life with beautiful graphics that will immerse you in the adventure. STRATEGIC GAMEPLAY – Every game presents fresh challenges, and it’s your mission to work out the most efficient solutions. Collect points by completing tickets, linking destinations and building the longest route. Join the Marmalade Game Studio Discord server to connect with players, organise matches, see the latest news and updates, and take part in events!

Screenshots

Ticket to Ride®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hover Disc 2 at 84% against Ticket to Ride®'s 31%. Hover Disc 2 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and price ($2.99 vs $4.99). Ticket to Ride®'s advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (12K vs 4). On ads and in-app purchases 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

Hover Disc 2 costs $2.99 and Ticket to Ride® $4.99 up front. Hover Disc 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Ticket to Ride® sells 27 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hover Disc 2 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ticket to Ride® has 12K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Hover Disc 2's written reviews are positive against 31% of Ticket to Ride®'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hover Disc 2 ships an update every 15 months, Ticket to Ride® monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Hover Disc 2 versus Ticket to Ride®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHover Disc 2Ticket to Ride®
Price$2.99 — better$4.99
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.6 (12K ratings)
Positive reviews83.9% of reviews — better30.5% of reviews
Number of ratings412K — better
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank—#3 — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.3 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB917 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoachim MertensMarmalade Game Studio Limited

Customer experience

Hover Disc 2

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive83.9%
Neutral6.5%
Negative9.7%

Ticket to Ride®

All ratings11,759 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral3.1%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews793 reviews
Positive30.5%
Neutral14.2%
Negative55.2%

Bugs and requests

Hover Disc 2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Ticket to Ride®

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezing and crashing mid-game
  • Incorrect scoring and card distribution
  • Inability to rejoin interrupted games

Requested features

5 requests
  • Offline/local multiplayer mode
  • Ranking/progression system
  • Customizable UI/color options
  • Ability to share purchased expansions
  • In-game chat and notifications

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Hover Disc 2

One-time1
  • PRO VersionFree
27 purchases

Ticket to Ride®

One-time27
  • Bertie Hawkes$1.99
  • Rocket Locomotive$1.99
  • Erika Ford$1.99
Show 24 more
  • Lumberjack Carriage$1.99
  • Oil Baron carriage$1.99
  • Dolomite Dynamite$1.99
  • Mina Larsen$1.99
  • Morten Jensen$1.99
  • Europe Character Bundle$2.99
  • 1910 Ticket Pack$3.99
  • San Francisco Map$6.99
  • Legendary Asia Map$6.99
  • India Map$6.99
  • India Expansion$7.99
  • Heart of Africa Expansion$7.99
  • Switzerland Expansion Bundle$7.99
  • Nordic Map$9.99
  • Ticket to Ride ChristmasBundle$9.99
  • San Francisco City Expansion$12.99
  • Japan Expansion$12.99
  • Europe Map$12.99
  • Nordic Expansion$12.99
  • Legendary Asia Expansion$12.99
  • Europe Expansion$14.99
  • Welcome Offer$29.99
  • Ticket to Ride Sale Offer$29.99
  • Round the World Ticket$49.99

Questions

Is Hover Disc 2 free?
Hover Disc 2 costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Ticket to Ride® free?
Ticket to Ride® costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hover Disc 2 or Ticket to Ride®?
Hover Disc 2 is rated higher. Hover Disc 2 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Ticket to Ride® averages 4.6 from 12K ratings.
Do Hover Disc 2 or Ticket to Ride® have ads?
Neither Hover Disc 2 nor Ticket to Ride® shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hover Disc 2 or Ticket to Ride®?
Hover Disc 2 ships an update every 15 months, and Ticket to Ride® monthly. Most recently, Hover Disc 2 was updated on October 21, 2026 and Ticket to Ride® on October 25, 2026.

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