# TrainCanCan vs Train Maker

The clearest difference is rating: Train Maker at 4.7 against TrainCanCan's 4.4. Train Maker also leads on ratings volume (863 vs 27). TrainCanCan's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (89% vs 76%). On price, ads, 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 Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Train Maker has 863 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 89% of TrainCanCan's written reviews are positive against 76% of Train Maker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TrainCanCan ships an update every 3 weeks, Train Maker every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TrainCanCan | Train Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traincancan/id957274644/reviews) | **[4.7 (863 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-maker/id1484942426/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 27 | **863** |
| Positive reviews | **88.9% of reviews** | 76.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 256 MB | 127 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [hiroyuki uchida](https://appshunter.io/developer/669938829) | [monois Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/498398223) |

## What reviewers say

### TrainCanCan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traincancan/id957274644)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Train Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-maker/id1484942426)

Design and assemble your own unique trains by combining various carriages. Watch your creations travel through diverse landscapes, tunnels, and crossings, experiencing the journey with vibration feedback. Collect new trains and explore different camera angles for an immersive railway adventure.

**Highlights:** Freely combine train carriages, Eight diverse stages to travel through, Switchable camera views, Adjustable train speed and stopping, Earn track miles and use train roulette for new trains, Train collection and organization

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable game
- 🚀 Great gameplay experience
- 💡 Lots of trains to play with

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💡 Requests for more features and trains
- 🔧 Need for improvements and updates

**Reported bugs**

- Trains switching order at the end of the line
- Limited to 16 carriages per train
- Restricted to 180-degree turns instead of 360 degrees

**Requested features**

- Add more trains (Hikari RailStar, Avlo, Amtrak Acela, etc.)
- Ability to create custom tracks and layouts
- Add more camera views and driving modes
- Implement sound effects and animations (horn, lights, doors, etc.)
- Allow multiple trains on a single line


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TrainCanCan free?

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

### Is Train Maker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TrainCanCan or Train Maker?

Train Maker is rated higher. TrainCanCan averages 4.4 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Train Maker averages 4.7 from 863 ratings.

### Do TrainCanCan or Train Maker have ads?

Both TrainCanCan and Train Maker show ads.

### Which is updated more often, TrainCanCan or Train Maker?

TrainCanCan ships an update every 3 weeks, and Train Maker every 3 months. Most recently, TrainCanCan was updated on October 2, 2026 and Train Maker on October 2, 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.*