Build A Train Downloads & RevenueBuild A Train · App Store
Build A Train is #181 in Games › Family Paid in South Korea and charting in 5 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
DeveloperPlaytend Apps LLP
CategoryGames
Price2.99 USD
Released
Rating★ 4.7 (69)
Version9
Age rating4+
First seen by us
24 Sep 2026
24 Sep 2026Full timeline · 7 events in the last 12 months
- 📈Build A Train entered the top 100Top Paid · Family · GB
- 📈Build A Train entered the top 100Top Paid · Family · AU
- 📈Build A Train entered the top 100Top Paid · Family · CA
- 📈Build A Train entered the top 100Top Paid · Family · US
- 📈Build A Train charting in a new country in 3 chartsUnited Kingdom · Japan · South Korea
- 🆕Build A Train first spotted by AppInsider#94 in Top Paid · Family · Indonesia
- 🆕Build A Train released on the App Store
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Rating
4.7 ★
69 ratings
Measured
Best rank now
#181
Games › Family PaidMeasured
Build A Train at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
Sandbox Cartoon 3D Modern short sessions Premium
#kids #trains #simulation #educational #casual #sandbox
Build A Train on the App Store
App details
App ID
398937831
Publisher
Playtend Apps LLP
On the store since
Nov 2010
15 years on the store
Minimum OS
iOS 8.0+
iPhone 4s and later
Devices
iPhone · iPad · Watch
Universal purchase
Content rating
4+
Languages
7
EN FR DE JA RU ZH ES
Size
54 MB
Also listed in
Education, Family
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | Games › FamilyPaid | #181 |
 Canada | Games › FamilyPaid | #134 |
 Australia | Games › FamilyPaid | #139 |
 India | Games › FamilyPaid | #169 |
| Indonesia | Games › FamilyPaid | #109 |
Apps near Build A Train on the chart
Games › Family Paid, around #181.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Rating
4.7 ★
69 ratings
Measured
Ratings
69
Measured
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisNew ratings a week
under 1
4-week average
Lifetime rating
4.6★
recent stars not readable yet: new ratings are a tiny share of the total
Review momentum
20/100
faster than 0% of Games apps
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
About Build A Train
Build A Train is the perfect virtual train set for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. It's also a universal app – buy once, play on any of your devices. Even better, all future content updates are included FREE in the full version of Build A Train.
PLEASE NOTE: Designed for kids aged 1-6.
What parents are saying:
"I got this for my train-loving 3 year old and he loves it! He loves to build the trains and fly the helicopter and my husband and I love trying to beat each other's scores! Great app!"
"My 5 year old LOVES trains and he really enjoys playing this game. Thanks for the updates. The horn and bell were a big hit."
"Great job with the update. My 6 year old had a great time trying to get enough points to unlock the tracks. My 2 year old loves the horn and the bell. Nice job."
What reviewers are saying:
"Build a Train is an entertaining app for younger children. It would be great for car rides or anytime you want to entertain your children with an imaginative game"
- TUAW.com
Build A Train "...proves that, when it comes to train-themed mobile games, the iOS platform rules the rails."
- Macworld
"Build A Train offers all the fun and excitement of a good old fashioned train set with a few added extras and the best feature of all from a mothers perspective… no mess!"
- theimum.com
"I was amazed at how quickly my 5 year old not only grasped the concept but became completely engrossed in the game. He didn't want to put it down for anything. He has always loved trains and this is the perfect type of app for him. It's challenging but he can still master it. As far as train games go (and well pretty much any kids games to be honest) this one is a big winner in our book! Completely worth the money."
- NowWhatBaby.blogspot.com
*********
Build A Train includes the following features:
»»» Select an engine for your train.
Choose from a variety of styles, colors and design.
»»» Select the cars for your train.
Configure your train as desired -- easy drag-to-reorder functionality gives you full control of your train. Simply double-tap the cars in your train to delete them. Test drive your train in a city environment.
»»» Launch game mode and drive your train. Control the switches on the track to determine where your train goes. Control the speed of your train. Pick-up cargo and collect points. Celebrate by tooting a horn or ringing a bell.
»»» Night mode feature lets you drive your train at night.
»»» Unlockable content. Start with 20 maps to play on and then collect points to unlock new bonus levels for your train including ocean, palace, pyramids, bright lights and volcano.
Want to know more?
*** SEE A VIDEO REVIEW from Apps for Children with Special Needs: http://vimeo.com/21054012
*** TRY THE LITE VERSION FOR FREE:
Just search for Build A Train Lite in the App Store.
***Top 10 Educational Game***
***Named What's Hot by Apple***
***TUAW.com App of the Day***
Featured in Free App Magic selection by Magi
PLEASE NOTE: Designed for kids aged 1-6.
What parents are saying:
"I got this for my train-loving 3 year old and he loves it! He loves to build the trains and fly the helicopter and my husband and I love trying to beat each other's scores! Great app!"
"My 5 year old LOVES trains and he really enjoys playing this game. Thanks for the updates. The horn and bell were a big hit."
"Great job with the update. My 6 year old had a great time trying to get enough points to unlock the tracks. My 2 year old loves the horn and the bell. Nice job."
What reviewers are saying:
"Build a Train is an entertaining app for younger children. It would be great for car rides or anytime you want to entertain your children with an imaginative game"
- TUAW.com
Build A Train "...proves that, when it comes to train-themed mobile games, the iOS platform rules the rails."
- Macworld
"Build A Train offers all the fun and excitement of a good old fashioned train set with a few added extras and the best feature of all from a mothers perspective… no mess!"
- theimum.com
"I was amazed at how quickly my 5 year old not only grasped the concept but became completely engrossed in the game. He didn't want to put it down for anything. He has always loved trains and this is the perfect type of app for him. It's challenging but he can still master it. As far as train games go (and well pretty much any kids games to be honest) this one is a big winner in our book! Completely worth the money."
- NowWhatBaby.blogspot.com
*********
Build A Train includes the following features:
»»» Select an engine for your train.
Choose from a variety of styles, colors and design.
»»» Select the cars for your train.
Configure your train as desired -- easy drag-to-reorder functionality gives you full control of your train. Simply double-tap the cars in your train to delete them. Test drive your train in a city environment.
»»» Launch game mode and drive your train. Control the switches on the track to determine where your train goes. Control the speed of your train. Pick-up cargo and collect points. Celebrate by tooting a horn or ringing a bell.
»»» Night mode feature lets you drive your train at night.
»»» Unlockable content. Start with 20 maps to play on and then collect points to unlock new bonus levels for your train including ocean, palace, pyramids, bright lights and volcano.
Want to know more?
*** SEE A VIDEO REVIEW from Apps for Children with Special Needs: http://vimeo.com/21054012
*** TRY THE LITE VERSION FOR FREE:
Just search for Build A Train Lite in the App Store.
***Top 10 Educational Game***
***Named What's Hot by Apple***
***TUAW.com App of the Day***
Featured in Free App Magic selection by Magi
Latest updates
9
iOS 11 compatibility updates.
