Comparison

Train CanCan S vs Idle Tokyo Train Loop

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

Head to head
About

Train CanCan S

Engage in fun train simulations with various locomotive types, including bullet and steam trains. Interact with the environment by tapping icons to change scenery, trigger events like crossings, and even transform your train. Enjoy manual or automatic controls with special items for enhanced gameplay.

Highlights
  • Multiple train types (bullet, steam, maglev)
  • Interactive environment elements (crossings, tunnels, bridges)
  • Scenery and train transformation
  • Manual and automatic train control
  • Special item power-ups
  • Appears with various vehicles
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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

Idle Tokyo Train Loop

Build a circular railway around Tokyo by extending tracks, adding trains, and improving facilities. Watch your city grow and evolve from day to night in this relaxing simulation game.

Highlights
  • Build a circular railway
  • Add and upgrade trains
  • Extend tracks and connect stations
  • Dynamic day-night cycle
  • Relaxing watch-and-play gameplay
  • Unlock new train types and routes
Features
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Tokyo Train Loop Build a circular railway that loops around Tokyo ----- Gradually add more trains to the city, extend the tracks, connect the stations, and eventually complete “one great circular loop” around Tokyo. Tokyo Train Loop is a route-building simulation game set in Tokyo, where you can sit back and watch a world of endlessly running trains while nurturing your very own circular railway. ----- Watching trains loop around is deeply satisfying On screen, trains travel quietly—and steadily—through the streets of Tokyo. What begins as a short stretch of track grows longer as you play, eventually developing into a full loop that circles the city. As trains increase, formations grow longer, and the rails finally connect into one continuous circle, feel the satisfaction of completing the loop. This game is designed to make the process of building the loop itself enjoyable. ----- Extend the rails and expand Tokyo Your actions are simple:  Add train cars  Extend the tracks  Improve facilities  Create new trains With just these, the city and its railway will naturally grow. No complicated controls or confusing systems. Easy to enjoy with a few taps—or even just by watching. Designed so anyone can play comfortably. ----- A Tokyo that shifts from day to night The city changes with time. Morning, daytime, evening, and night— the light and atmosphere gently evolve as the hours pass.  Bright daytime Tokyo  Rails glowing in the sunset  Trains and city lights shining at night Even simply watching the trains run as the scenery slowly changes can feel surprisingly calming. ----- Play at your own pace, as long as you like In Tokyo Train Loop, there’s no pressure. No rankings to chase, no demanding gameplay, no difficult controls. Perfect for:  Players who want to progress little by little  Fans of trains and city scenery  Anyone who enjoys relaxing, watch-and-play games Whatever your style, the game is built to match your pace. ----- More and more to unlock over time As you progress, Tokyo becomes livelier with:  New types of trains  Changes in train formations  Expanded routes  A busier, more vibrant city A city that starts quiet, then slowly fills with trains— watching that transformation is part of the charm. ----- “Completion” isn’t the end Even after the circular loop is complete, the journey continues. You can keep developing the route, add more buildings to create an even more beautiful cityscape, and shape Tokyo into the world you want to see. A city you can keep watching for as long as you like— that’s the Tokyo we aim to build. ----- Tokyo Train Loop is perfect for players who:  Love trains and railways  Enjoy steady, incremental growth  Want short, relaxing play sessions during busy days  Are looking for a calming game to watch and unwind If any of that sounds like you, this world is waiting. ----- Complete your own circular railway around Tokyo. Together with trains that never stop, why not grow Tokyo’s city and rail network— slowly, gently, at your own pace? Sound effects provided by https://otologic.jp

Screenshots

Train CanCan S4 screens
Idle Tokyo Train Loop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Idle Tokyo Train Loop at Free against Train CanCan S's $4.99. Idle Tokyo Train Loop also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). Train CanCan S's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On in-app purchases 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

Idle Tokyo Train Loop is free to download; Train CanCan S costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Train CanCan S ships an update every 4 months, Idle Tokyo Train Loop weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Train CanCan S versus Idle Tokyo Train Loop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrain CanCan SIdle Tokyo Train Loop
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating—4.4 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—10 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size241 MB177 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerhiroyuki uchidamonois Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Train CanCan S

No in-app purchases

None

Idle Tokyo Train Loop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Train CanCan S free?
Train CanCan S costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Idle Tokyo Train Loop free?
Idle Tokyo Train Loop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Train CanCan S or Idle Tokyo Train Loop have ads?
Idle Tokyo Train Loop shows ads; Train CanCan S does not.
Which is updated more often, Train CanCan S or Idle Tokyo Train Loop?
Train CanCan S ships an update every 4 months, and Idle Tokyo Train Loop weekly. Most recently, Train CanCan S was updated on October 8, 2026 and Idle Tokyo Train Loop on October 24, 2026.

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