Comparison

Flippy the Train vs ThinkWire

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

Head to head
About

Flippy the Train

Solve digital circuitry puzzles by building train tracks that model logic gates like NOT, AND, and OR. Challenge yourself to create complex circuits such as XOR gates and half-adders with minimal track segments. Explore a sandbox mode for freeform track creation.

Highlights
  • Digital circuitry puzzles
  • Logic gate simulation (NOT, AND, OR, XOR)
  • Half-adder circuit challenges
  • Sandbox mode for track creation
  • Minimal track segment challenges
Features
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Build a train track to solve digital circuitry puzzles! Flippy the Train rides the rails, flipping switches to model basic digital circuitry: NOT, AND, and OR logic gates. After building these basics, reuse them in larger tracks to create the more-complex XOR gate and half-adder. What is the fewest number of track segments required to build a half-adder? Includes a sandbox mode for creating arbitrary track for Flippy to ride.

About

ThinkWire

Features
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Connect the signal. Understand the circuit. Find the elegant solution. ThinkWire is a calm logic puzzle game about guiding signals through visual circuits. Begin with a simple source and target, then master relays, splitters, switches, blockers, and AND, OR, and NOT gates as each puzzle adds a new idea. MADE FOR THOUGHTFUL PLAY • 50 free puzzles with a smooth difficulty curve • Nine node types that combine into deeper logic challenges • Connect by dragging or tapping—play the way that suits you • Clear first-level guidance, hints, and animated signal feedback • One-to-three-star goals reward efficient solutions • No timer and no account required • Core puzzles work offline; ads and consent need a connection ARABIC AND ENGLISH Choose Arabic or English on first launch. ThinkWire includes a carefully localized Arabic interface with right-to-left navigation and readable Arabic numerals. ACCESSIBLE BY DESIGN VoiceOver actions, Dynamic Type, high-contrast visuals, reduced-motion support, haptics, and clear non-drag controls help more players solve comfortably. 50 MORE EXPERT PUZZLES Level Pack 2 is a one-time purchase that unlocks 50 additional expert, master, and ultimate puzzles and removes ads. Think carefully. Wire precisely. Solve elegantly.

Screenshots

Flippy the Train2 screens
ThinkWire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flippy the Train at none against ThinkWire's 1. Flippy the Train also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence 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. ThinkWire sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Flippy the Train asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flippy the Train ships an update every 6 months, ThinkWire every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Flippy the Train versus ThinkWire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlippy the TrainThinkWire
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKarl Voskuilhamam alabdulla

In-app purchases

None

Flippy the Train

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ThinkWire

One-time1
  • Level Pack 2$0.99

Questions

Is Flippy the Train free?
Flippy the Train is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ThinkWire free?
ThinkWire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Flippy the Train or ThinkWire have ads?
ThinkWire shows ads; Flippy the Train does not.
Which is updated more often, Flippy the Train or ThinkWire?
Flippy the Train ships an update every 6 months, and ThinkWire every 4 months. Most recently, Flippy the Train was updated on September 28, 2026 and ThinkWire on October 5, 2026.

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