# Train Simulator & Maker Games vs Twisty Rails

The clearest difference is rating: Twisty Rails at 4.7 against Train Simulator & Maker Games's 3.7. Twisty Rails also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (16K vs 830). Train Simulator & Maker Games's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (52% vs 33%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Train Simulator & Maker Games sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Twisty Rails sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Twisty Rails holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Twisty Rails has 16K ratings behind it against 830, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of Train Simulator & Maker Games's written reviews are positive against 33% of Twisty Rails's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Train Simulator & Maker Games ships an update every 5 months, Twisty Rails every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Train Simulator & Maker Games | Twisty Rails |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (830 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-simulator-and-maker-games/id999709682/reviews) | **[4.7 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twisty-rails/id6502401286/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 830 | **16K** |
| Positive reviews | **52.5% of reviews** | 32.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 74 MB | 164 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Raymond NG](https://appshunter.io/developer/306272232) | [Upperpik Oyun Yazilim ve Pazarlama Ticaret Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225221447) |

## What reviewers say

### Train Simulator & Maker Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-simulator-and-maker-games/id999709682)

Design, build, and test your own custom trains with a wide variety of parts. This app offers a fun and educational experience, enhancing spatial reasoning and mechanical understanding through creative train crafting.

**Highlights:** Build custom trains with various parts, Test trains on a 2D test track, Kid-friendly interface, Enhances spatial reasoning and mechanical understanding, Variety of train parts and upgrades, Driving sound effects and simulation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Engaging and creative gameplay
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing design
- 🧠 Helps develop thinking and creativity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 💰 Paywall to access full game features
- 🔍 Difficulty accessing the actual game

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes frequently
- Ads overlapping and disrupting gameplay

**Requested features**

- Reduce frequency of ads
- Offer a paid ad-free version
- Improve accessibility for younger players


### Twisty Rails

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twisty-rails/id6502401286)

Build and expand a marble run track to earn in-game currency. Merge colored balls to create new colors and increase your earnings. Rotate your view to admire your creation from different angles.

**Highlights:** Build marble run tracks, Earn in-game money, Expand toy by extending path, Merge colored balls, Create new colors, Rotate screen for different views

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Engineer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Financier | $2.99 | one-time |
| 20 Tickets | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle 50% | $4.49 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50 Tickets | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30 Tickets & No Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $8.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Satisfying gameplay
- 💡 Unique marble track concept
- 🚀 Rewarding ad-watching

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Progress reset issues
- 🔨 Buggy UI and functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing balls and buttons
- Constant game resets
- Paid ad-free option not working

**Requested features**

- Ability to build custom tracks
- More levels and content
- Improved ad-free experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Train Simulator & Maker Games free?

Train Simulator & Maker Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Twisty Rails free?

Twisty Rails is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Train Simulator & Maker Games or Twisty Rails?

Twisty Rails is rated higher. Train Simulator & Maker Games averages 3.7 out of 5 from 830 ratings, while Twisty Rails averages 4.7 from 16K ratings.

### Do Train Simulator & Maker Games or Twisty Rails have ads?

Twisty Rails shows ads; Train Simulator & Maker Games does not.

### Which is updated more often, Train Simulator & Maker Games or Twisty Rails?

Train Simulator & Maker Games ships an update every 5 months, and Twisty Rails every 10 days. Most recently, Train Simulator & Maker Games was updated on November 6, 2026 and Twisty Rails on November 10, 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.*