Comparison

TrainCanCan vs 鉄道パークZ

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

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About

TrainCanCan

Engage in fun train simulations with various locomotive types, including bullet trains and maglevs. Interact with the environment by tapping icons to trigger events like crossings, tunnels, and scenery changes. Special items offer unique gameplay enhancements.

Highlights
  • Multiple train types (bullet, maglev, steam)
  • Interactive environment elements (crossings, tunnels, bridges)
  • Special item power-ups
  • Manual and automatic train control modes
  • Scenery and vehicle variety
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You can have fun running various trains, including bullet trains, regular trains, steam locomotives, and maglev trains. Simply tap the icons to easily switch between different types of trains and enjoy! Icons will appear from the bottom left, so try tapping them. You can transform into various trains, and crossings, tunnels, and bridges will also appear. Freight trains and trams will also make an appearance. In addition, various vehicles will appear on the screen, so try tapping them! Something fun might happen! Icon Descriptions - Maglev Train Icon: Transforms into a maglev train for a limited time. - Regular Train Icon: Changes into various types of regular trains. - Bullet Train Icon: Transforms into a bullet train for a limited time. - Steam Locomotive Icon: Transforms into a steam locomotive for a limited time. - Railroad Crossing Icon: Displays a railroad crossing. - Tunnel Icon: Displays a tunnel. - Bridge Icon: Displays a bridge. - Station Icon: Automatically stops at stations. (In manual mode, you must stop at the station yourself.) - Scenery Change Icon: Changes the scenery to a different route. - Horn Icon: Sounds the train's horn. There are four special item buttons (single-tap version) that can be used without consuming hearts. Pressing the unlimited special item button at the top of the screen consumes 5 hearts and allows you to use special items freely for 60 seconds. The special items are: 1. "Big Button": Makes the train grow bigger in two stages. 2. "Railroad Crossing": Allows you to place railroad crossings as much as you like. 3. "Freight Train": Makes a freight train pass by. 4. "Tram": Makes a tram appear. Hearts regenerate over time. In manual mode, you can control the train manually. Many working vehicles, police cars, ambulances, fire trucks, buses, construction vehicles, sports cars, compact cars, and minivans will also appear, so look forward to them

About

鉄道パークZ

Experience the charm of model railways on your smartphone. This simulation game features realistic 3D trains from JR companies, engaging events, and extensive customization options for creating your own railway maps. Enjoy a rich railway journey with unique audio and music production.

Highlights
  • Realistic 3D train models
  • Customizable maps and dioramas
  • Engaging railway events
  • Photo and album features
  • Authentic station announcements
  • Original music production
Features
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・鉄道模型の魅力がスマホに再現! ・車両はもちろん面白イベントが充実! ・JRグループ各社の協力を得て3D車両を再現! ・鉄道ファンで有名なヒャダインが音楽プロデュース! ・知る人ぞ知るアナウンサー、津田英治のアナウンス採用! 前作「鉄道パーク」からフルリニューアルした鉄道シミレーションゲームアプリ、それが「鉄道パークZ」です。 じっくりと時間をかけて楽しむ事のできる本アプリは、 鉄道ファン、てっちゃん納得の豊富な視点変更と写真撮影機能、アルバム機能を搭載。 変化の富む多くのマップがトンネルや陸橋でつながっており、列車の旅さながらの情景を楽しむ事ができます。 ●車両はもちろん面白イベントが充実! 車両はJR各社他鉄道会社から正式に利用許諾を頂いています。 全てのマップはレールやジオラマストラクチャを自由に編集可能で、田舎、大都市、複雑なレール編成や立体交差まで、自分だけのオリジナルマップを作成できます。 毎日プレイしながらマップを広げていくポイント走行はもちろん、イベントも充実! ●構内アナウンスは津田英治 鉄道ファンなら知る人ぞ知るアナウンサーが、ゲームの構内アナウンスを務めます。 ●音楽監督は鉄道ファンで有名な音楽プロデューサー ヒャダイン ヒャダイン プロフィール : 3歳の時にピアノを始め音楽キャリアをスタート。京都大学を卒業後、2007年 より本格的な音楽活動を開始しました。 ももいろクローバーZ、でんぱ組.Incなどアイドルへの精力的な楽曲提供を行う一方、SMAP、ゆず、郷ひろみなどのビッグアーティストや、アニソン・CM音楽・映画劇場版の制作など多岐に渡ってその才能を発揮し、圧倒的な世界観でシーンを席巻しています。 また音楽活動もさることながら番組メインMCとして、テレビ朝日「musicるTV」、フジテレビ「久保みねヒャダこじらせナイト」、NHK「ジユーダイ」などの番組にレギュラー出演中で、作家業を軸に多方面で躍進を続けるクリエイターです。 さあ、あなたも夢の鉄道の世界へ、出発、進行!

Screenshots

TrainCanCan4 screens
鉄道パークZ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TrainCanCan at 89% against 鉄道パークZ's 43%. TrainCanCan also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). 鉄道パークZ's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 鉄道パークZ sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. TrainCanCan asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TrainCanCan holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 25 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of TrainCanCan's written reviews are positive against 43% of 鉄道パークZ's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TrainCanCan ships an update every 3 weeks, 鉄道パークZ every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
TrainCanCan versus 鉄道パークZ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrainCanCan鉄道パークZ
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (27 ratings) — better3.3 (25 ratings)
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews — better42.9% of reviews
Number of ratings27 — better25
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size256 MB189 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerhiroyuki uchidaToei.advertising.ltd

Customer experience

TrainCanCan

All ratings27 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral3.7%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative0.0%

鉄道パークZ

All ratings25 ratings
Positive56.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative36.0%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral18.2%
Negative39.0%

In-app purchases

None

TrainCanCan

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

鉄道パークZ

One-time10
  • 鉄パスチャージ 160円$0.99
  • 鉄パス チャージ 480円$2.99
  • 鉄パス チャージ (セール時) 480円$2.99
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  • Zパス$4.99
  • Zパス(プレミアム)$5.99
  • 鉄パス チャージ 1,100円$6.99
  • 鉄パス チャージ (セール時) 2,000円$12.99
  • 鉄パス チャージ 3.000円$18.99
  • 鉄パス チャージ (セール時) 4,900円$30.99
  • 鉄パス チャージ (セール時) 10,000円$64.99

Questions

Is TrainCanCan free?
TrainCanCan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 鉄道パークZ free?
鉄道パークZ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TrainCanCan or 鉄道パークZ?
TrainCanCan is rated higher. TrainCanCan averages 4.4 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while 鉄道パークZ averages 3.3 from 25 ratings.
Do TrainCanCan or 鉄道パークZ have ads?
TrainCanCan shows ads; 鉄道パークZ does not.
Which is updated more often, TrainCanCan or 鉄道パークZ?
TrainCanCan ships an update every 3 weeks, and 鉄道パークZ every 4 months. Most recently, TrainCanCan was updated on October 2, 2026 and 鉄道パークZ on October 1, 2026.

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