Comparison

Monument Builders vs Train Simulator PRO 2018

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

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About

Monument Builders

Oversee the construction of the iconic Big Ben while solving a thrilling murder mystery in Victorian London. Manage resources, direct workers, and uncover hidden clues to complete the project and catch a serial killer.

Highlights
  • Resource management
  • Worker efficiency
  • Solve mysteries
  • Discover legends
  • 50 game levels
  • Defend against robbers
Features
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In Monument Builders: Big Ben, oversee the building of the famous clock and discover the many legends which surround it! The works start at the same time as a terrible threat hangs over the city: struck by a series of gruesome murders, London is gripped by fear and Scotland Yard is powerless against what appears to be the acts of a serial killer. Work alongside the architect, Carl Rybhes, and ensure that the building works progress despite the difficulties engendered by the search for the serial killer. Help Carl Rybhes to gather all the resources needed for the building. Manage your workers efficiently in order to complete the levels in time, defend yourself against robbers, look out for clues hidden in the scenery and solve the mystery! For memory, Big Ben, the real name of which is actually "Clock Tower", stands in the heart of London and was inaugurated in 1859. Big Ben is, in actual fact, the name of the bell. The Clock Tower is the building itself and is part of Westminster Palace, the seat of the British parliament. It is the first bell that indicates the exact time when Big Ben rings. The sound of the bell can be heard over 6 km away! This massive clock, the hands of which are the size of a bus, is re-set every year using an old penny coin which is placed on its mechanism if it is running ahead of time and removed if it is running late. It was named "Big Ben" after Benjamin Hall, a heavily-built man who was the First Commissioner of Works. ----------------------------------------------------- - Discover the Resource Management series "Monument Builders" - Show resourcefulness in order to build Big Ben in time! - Find the clues hidden in the scenery - Learn a multitude of authentic legends about Big Ben - 50 varied game levels with a host of challenges! ----------------------------------------------------- * FOLLOW US! * Microids Game For All On twitter.com/microids_forall #microidsgfa On facebook.com/microids.gamesforall On youtube.com/anumaninteractive On dailymotion.com/Anuman-Interactive You have a comment, an opinion, a suggestion, or a question about our games? Send an email to community@anuman.fr or Join us on our Facebook fan page! A technical problem? Contact: support@anuman.fr

About

Train Simulator PRO 2018

Experience the thrill of being a train engineer by driving realistic locomotives across a vast US landscape. Manage freight or passenger trains, navigate complex routes, and build a successful railway company. Enjoy stunning graphics and interactive cab controls for an immersive simulation.

Highlights
  • Drive passenger or freight trains
  • Explore 1000 sq miles of terrain
  • 15 cities to visit
  • 6 unique locomotives
  • Interactive engineer's cabin
  • Realistic damage system
  • Dynamic weather and day/night cycle
Features
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Have you ever dreamed of being a train engineer? Train Simulator PRO 2018 will let you drive carefully modeled locomotives leading passenger or freight trains across the eastern half of the US. Whether you like fast passenger locomotives or powerful freight movers able to pull dozens of cars, in our game you will find it all. Whatever you choose, you will have to watch out for speed limits, rail crossings, signals and other trains. Plan your route wisely to maximize profits and create the most powerful railway company in the US! During your travels, you can admire photo-realistic graphics including cities, suburbs, factories, countrysides and much more. Each locomotive includes a carefully-rendered engineer’s cabin with working levers and gauges for maximum realism. However, you have to be careful as driving recklessly or pushing the brakes for too long may damage the train. So put your engineer’s cap on, and let’s get rolling! Main features: ▶ Almost 1000 square miles of terrain ▶ 15 cities to explore and choose job from ▶ 6 unique locomotives ▶ 14 detailed cars (3 passenger and 11 freight) ▶ Locomotives and cars damage system ▶ Locomotive cabs with interactive levers and gauges ▶ Dynamic weather and day/night system ▶ Other trains and traffic on roads ▶ Photo-realistic graphics ▶Advanced signalling and speed limit systems

Screenshots

Monument Builders4 screens
Train Simulator PRO 20184 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Monument Builders at none against Train Simulator PRO 2018's 5. Monument Builders also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (3.8 vs 3.4). Train Simulator PRO 2018's advantage is ratings volume (507 vs 4) and review sentiment (42% vs 33%). On 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

Monument Builders costs $2.99 and Train Simulator PRO 2018 $5.99 up front. Train Simulator PRO 2018 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Monument Builders asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Monument Builders holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Train Simulator PRO 2018 has 507 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Monument Builders's written reviews are positive against 42% of Train Simulator PRO 2018's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Monument Builders versus Train Simulator PRO 2018: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonument BuildersTrain Simulator PRO 2018
Price$2.99 — better$5.99
Rating3.8 (4 ratings) — better3.4 (507 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews41.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4507 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size263 MB828 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMicroidsMAGEEKS SC

Customer experience

Monument Builders

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral50.0%
Negative16.7%

Train Simulator PRO 2018

All ratings506 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral8.1%
Negative34.8%
Written reviews200 reviews
Positive41.5%
Neutral10.5%
Negative48.0%

Bugs and requests

Monument Builders

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Train Simulator PRO 2018

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Long trains not recognized at grade crossings
  • Engine damage and repair costs too high
  • Inconsistent speed limit enforcement
  • Missions not starting/completing properly
  • Inability to unload cargo without crashing
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  • Money/coin issues (disappearing, unable to earn enough)

Requested features

10 requests
  • Expand map to include West Coast
  • Add more train models and types (e.g. steam engines)
  • Implement multiplayer functionality
  • Add more camera views and free roam mode
  • Allow customization of trains (colors, logos, etc.)
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  • Implement a creative mode
  • Add ability to sell/trade locomotives and railcars
  • Improve lighting and environment details
  • Implement interactive controls (levers, etc.)
  • Add grade crossing gates and signals

In-app purchases

None

Monument Builders

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Train Simulator PRO 2018

One-time5
  • Handful of Gems$0.99
  • Pile of Gems$2.99
  • Sack of Gems$4.99
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  • Bucket of Gems$9.99
  • Chest of Gems$19.99

Questions

Is Monument Builders free?
Monument Builders costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Train Simulator PRO 2018 free?
Train Simulator PRO 2018 costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Monument Builders or Train Simulator PRO 2018?
Monument Builders is rated higher. Monument Builders averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Train Simulator PRO 2018 averages 3.4 from 507 ratings.
Do Monument Builders or Train Simulator PRO 2018 have ads?
Train Simulator PRO 2018 shows ads; Monument Builders does not.

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