# Trainz Simulator 3 — Realistic Train Simulator > Realistic train driving simulation with global routes and detailed locomotives. (iPhone/iPad app by N3V Games Pty Ltd.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trainz-simulator-3/id1184768808 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [N3V Games Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/405824664) - Category: Games, Lifestyle, Family, Simulation - Price: $7.99 with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.80/5 from 1,591 App Store ratings · 711 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 16.6 · 2.2 GB - Languages: American English - Released: 2021-08-18 - Data updated: 2026-08-29 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trainz-simulator-3/id1184768808/reviews.md ## What is Trainz Simulator 3? Trainz Simulator 3 delivers next-generation graphics and the most realistic train driving ​experience wherever you are. Take charge of steam electric or diesel locomotives and travel the world from the comfort of your home or while on the road. Climb the Rocky Mountains, venture all over the UK, journey through the USA or explore Outback Australia. Included Features: - Explore 4 highly detailed locations - Experience 12 gameplay sessions - Master 9 in-depth tutorial sessions - Control 14 highly detailed locomotives - Haul over 54 types of rolling stock - Drive in simple or realistic modes - Issue Driver Commands to dozens of other trains - Operate an entire railroad Expand your experience with new routes, sessions and hundreds of locomotives available for additional purchase. NOTE: TS3 does not currently offer world building tools or allow importing 3rd party content. Initial install size: 4GB ## Key features - Realistic train driving experience - Global route exploration - Control of multiple locomotive types - Detailed rolling stock - Simple and realistic driving modes - Driver command system ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: $7.99. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Nickel Plate High Speed Set | $1.99 | one-time | | PRR T1 | $1.99 | one-time | | NYC J3a-Dreyfuss | $0.99 | one-time | | N&W Y6B Weathered | $1.99 | one-time | | Amtrk P42DC ph V | $0.99 | one-time | | Free Drive Sessions & Consists | Free | one-time | | BNSF SD70MAC H3 | $0.99 | one-time | | CSX C40-8W | $0.99 | one-time | | Route: Marias Pass Approach | $4.99 | one-time | | City and Country USA | Free | one-time | | Shortline Railroad | $2.99 | one-time | | NS (Norfolk Southern) ES44AC | $1.99 | one-time | | Route: Sequoia Valley | $4.99 | one-time | | Model Trainz: Chicago | $2.99 | one-time | | Midwestern Branch Route | $3.99 | one-time | | Centrella Sub Division | $5.99 | one-time | | BP - The Western Branch | $9.99 | one-time | | Horseshoe Curve | $5.99 | one-time | | PT Badgers Pass | Free | one-time | | Route: Inyo Mountains | $5.99 | one-time | ## Chart rankings - #38 in Top Paid · Family (US App Store) - #126 in Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store) ## What do users think of Trainz Simulator 3? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🚀 Realistic graphics - 🚂 Detailed train models - 👍 Immersive audio - 🚅 Variety of train content - 🎨 Good graphics for mobile **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent crashes and white screen issues - 🔋 Drains battery quickly - 🤔 Clunky user interface and menus - 🤯 Lack of customization options - 🙄 Buggy and glitchy at times **Commonly reported bugs** - Trains disappearing or getting stuck - Locomotive sounds glitching out - Switches not functioning properly - Inconsistent camera controls - Saving/loading issues **Most requested features** - Add more US steam locomotives - Implement a route/world builder - Include a main menu and settings - Add more free drive options - Improve derailment physics - Optimize performance on older devices ## Recent user reviews (10 of 711) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trainz-simulator-3/id1184768808/reviews.md ### 2/5 — Strasberg railroad *2026-08-19, version 1.1.18* So WHEN IS STRASBURG RAILROAD BEING ADDED? i’ve been playing trainz 2019 AND IT STILL I WANT THIS GAME TO HAVE STRASBURG RAILROADS AND THEN I CAN RECORD SOME VIDEOS ON STRASBURG IN THIS GAME LIKE PLEASE TRAINZ *and Tweetsie railroad* AND *the Toledo Lake Erie and western railway and museum* ### 5/5 — Best Mobile Train Game Ever! *2026-08-17, version 1.1.18* Hey, everyone! CoopMan2121 here. If you’re a rail fan or interested in trains, get this game! For a while, there was a white screen error. Guess what? It’s fixed! And if you deleted the game and then redownloaded it on the same device, you can get everything you had and bought for FREE. If it says error when redownloading inside the game, just get out of the queue and it will be there, ready for use! ✅ I play Train Sim World 5 on Xbox S, so I have a few recommendations that would help you challenge TSW5’s throne: -Adding In-Cab-Driving -Moving and breathing people -Weather events like lightning and thunder and natural disasters -Remove a lot of the FOUR PERCENT GRADES; REALLY? 🫥. I must tell you that this is the best mobile train game ever; tycoon or simulator, this game tops them by a landslide. ⛰️ I like how the cars rock back and forth but the only time I’ve seen boxcars shake like that is on a video of a 20th century railroad whose workers are on strike. 🤪 I like how y’all added moving wheels because on your second version of Trainz the wheels on 99% of the locomotives and rolling stock just slid down the track like they were on ice 🫠. The graphics are just breathtaking in this game😱. I am also kind of confused on how an SP locomotive found its way onto the Rocky Mountain map for the freight run mission. I understand that they were on the southern edge of the range, but it is not that green. Also, how are CSX trains there?! The main range they cross is Sand Patch Grade and the Appalachian Mountains! I have no complaints but I have a list of suggestions for rolling stock, locomotives, and routes: - More New York Central, Pennsylvania RR, and Penn Central rolling stock (IF YOU HAVE A DREYFUS WHERE ARE THE NYC PASSENGER CARS?!) -SP Daylight Limited trains -More F7s (A hot rot F7… really N3V? Really? 😕🗿) -U.P 4014 & 844 with some of the 50’s UP streamlined passenger cars -The Blue Comet -UP turbine locomotives (although maybe turn down the physics on the locomotives because they were constantly derailing in real life) -Actual derailment and crash physics; not just a rotating x -Horseshoe Curve -NYC-Washington D.C -Gulf Coast Division (South Texas to New Orleans) because of the refineries, ports, and switching and long-haul freight opportunities -Lancaster-LA-San Bernardino-Barstow I have another topic: the famous Union Pacific 4014. Where is it?! Dozens of train games have it; TRAINZ TWO HAS IT! (Or at least#4008). Y’all, I’ve coded some games so it can’t be hard to make one locomotive and a tender. Trust me, I am truly an avid Big Boy fan. I have ridden on passenger cars pulled by it (no joke, I have seen myself riding it on YouTube), so I would love to preserve the memory of the experience in this game. I am truly begging you to add this. If you add the formation, please please PLEASE add Sherman Hill or Cheyenne or Wasatch Grade, as that was the locomotive’s original area of operation. I would love to see some recognition for this iconic moving piece of railroad history. Another thing: world edit. There is no way you get out of this one, N3V. You wouldn’t have to always make more routes because us railfans would be making our OWN. Just copy the code from Trainz 2, add Trainz 3 scenery coding to it, and voila! Better reviews. I am concerned with how this game acts with my iPhone. Like you know the meme with the loud PC that sounds like a jet engine? That’s what my phone acts like when I make a 90 car train. It’s not loud but you can hear the fans turn on and it heats up. Is this an N3V problem or Apple? N3V, please get back to me on this. Also, this game eats up my battery. Also, it would be cool if we could make our own locomotives and/or paint schemes. Like making our own Allegheny 4-6-6-4 and maybe even a BIG BOY! Still though, this game is awesome. Good, no outstanding job N3V! I will say this: y’all have dozens of steam locomotives, yet TSW5 has ONE! That is awesome! Happy railfanning! 🚅🚂🚞🚈🔔📢 -CoopMan2121 P.S. I will say that I kind of cheated the system by getting TS3 before it cost money. Sorry devs, but maybe don’t wait to price the game because I think a few thousand of us got it for free. 🤪 ### 5/5 — Multiplayer where is it? Needs to be added. *2026-08-16, version 1.1.18* big boy 4014 Union Pacific Steam Excursion Train Auxiliary Water Tender really needs to be in game for this train that would be awesome. Needs to be added for how old the game is and its updates with and amount of money people spend on this game there really shouldn’t be an issue putting that in game. ### 2/5 — Please update this app! *2026-08-14, version 1.1.18* I have spent hundreds of dollars purchasing nearly everything on this sim and I just want it to work. In theory it’s a fantastic sim but all the bugs are terrible. Please please fix this ### 5/5 — Best Mobile Train Game Ever! *2026-08-07, version 1.1.18* Before you read my review, do not read the others. They are mean, insulting, and outdated. Hey, everyone! CoopMan2121 here. If you’re a rail fan or interested in trains, get this game! For a while, there was a white screen error. Guess what? It’s fixed! And if you deleted the game and then redownloaded it on the same device, you can get everything you had and bought for FREE. If it says error when redownloading inside the game, just get out of the queue and it will be there, ready for use! ✅ I play Train Sim World 5 on Xbox S, so I have a few recommendations that would help you challenge TSW5’s throne: -Adding In-Cab-Driving -Moving and breathing people -Weather events like lightning and thunder and natural disasters -Remove a lot of the FOUR PERCENT GRADES; REALLY? 🫥. I must tell you that this is the best mobile train game ever; tycoon or simulator, this game tops them by a landslide. ⛰️ I like how the cars rock back and forth but the only time I’ve seen boxcars shake like that is on a video of a 20th century railroad whose workers are on strike. 🤪 I like how y’all added moving wheels because on your second version of Trainz the wheels on 99% of the locomotives and rolling stock just slid down the track like they were on ice 🫠. The graphics are just breathtaking in this game😱. I am also kind of confused on how an SP locomotive found its way onto the Rocky Mountain map for the freight run mission. I understand that they were on the southern edge of the range, but it is not that green. Also, how are CSX trains there?! The main range they cross is Sand Patch Grade and the Appalachian Mountains! I have no complaints but I have a list of suggestions for rolling stock, locomotives, and routes: - More New York Central, Pennsylvania RR, and Penn Central rolling stock (IF YOU HAVE A DREYFUS WHERE ARE THE NYC PASSENGER CARS?!) -SP Daylight Limited trains -More F7s (A hot rot F7… really N3V? Really? 😕🗿) -U.P 4014 & 844 with some of the 50’s UP streamlined passenger cars -The Blue Comet -UP turbine locomotives (although maybe turn down the physics on the locomotives because they were constantly derailing in real life) -Actual derailment and crash physics; not just a rotating x -Horseshoe Curve -NYC-Washington D.C -Gulf Coast Division (South Texas to New Orleans) because of the refineries, ports, and switching and long-haul freight opportunities -Lancaster-LA-San Bernardino-Barstow I have another topic: the famous Union Pacific 4014. Where is it?! Dozens of train games have it; TRAINZ TWO HAS IT! (Or at least#4008). Y’all, I’ve coded some games so it can’t be hard to make one locomotive and a tender. Trust me, I am truly an avid Big Boy fan. I have ridden on passenger cars pulled by it (no joke, I have seen myself riding it on YouTube), so I would love to preserve the memory of the experience in this game. I am truly begging you to add this. If you add the formation, please please PLEASE add Sherman Hill or Cheyenne or Wasatch Grade, as that was the locomotive’s original area of operation. I would love to see some recognition for this iconic moving piece of railroad history. Another thing: world edit. There is no way you get out of this one, N3V. You wouldn’t have to always make more routes because us railfans would be making our OWN. Just copy the code from Trainz 2, add Trainz 3 scenery coding to it, and voila! Better reviews. I am concerned with how this game acts with my iPhone. Like you know the meme with the loud PC that sounds like a jet engine? That’s what my phone acts like when I make a 90 car train. It’s not loud but you can hear the fans turn on and it heats up. Is this an N3V problem or Apple? N3V, please get back to me on this. Also, this game eats up my battery. Also, it would be cool if we could make our own locomotives and/or paint schemes. Like making our own Allegheny 4-6-6-4 and maybe even a BIG BOY! Still though, this game is awesome. Good, no outstanding job N3V! I will say this: y’all have dozens of steam locomotives, yet TSW5 has ONE! That is awesome! Happy railfanning! 🚅🚂🚞🚈🔔📢 -CoopMan2121 P.S. I will say that I kind of cheated the system by getting TS3 before it cost money. Sorry devs, but maybe don’t wait to price the game because I think a few thousand of us got it for free. 🤪 ### 2/5 — Strasberg railroad *2026-08-03, version 1.1.18* So WHEN IS STRASBURG RAILROAD BEING ADDED? i’ve been playing trainz 2019 AND IT STILL I WANT THIS GAME TO HAVE STRASBURG RAILROADS AND THEN I CAN RECORD SOME VIDEOS ON STRASBURG IN THIS GAME LIKE PLEASE TRAINZ *and Tweetsie railroad* 🙏🙏 ### 4/5 — Where is 611 *2026-08-01, version 1.1.18* I like the game but they’re missing some engines like 611 or a cab forward 4924 steam locomotive and M1 Yellowstone steam locomotive from the B&O railway. overall I still like the game, but you should add some more routes in this game because it’s getting off limited why you get the Yellowstone peaks route but they didn’t add any steam locomotives for the Yellowstone route. ### 5/5 — Please add *2026-07-31, version 1.1.18* I love this game it’s so realistic and I can play it even if I’m in the car and have bad internet I also love all the locomotives but I would love the game even more if you added my favorite locomotive southern railway 4501 in its heritage green and gold color scheme or add southern railway 630 please but other than that this game is amazing ### 5/5 — DEVELOPERS PLEASE READ *2026-07-27* I have a lot of amazing suggestions for what trains should be in this game DEVELOPERS PLSSS READ. #1 - BNSF SD70ACE #2 - UP ES44AC (detailed) #3 - UP SD70ACE #4 - N&W 611 #5 - N&W 1218 #6 - NS 1074 #7 - NS 1073 Penn Central #8 - NS 1072 Illinois Terminal #8 - NS 1070 Wabash #10 - NS 1069 Virginia Heritage #11 - NS 1068 Erie Heritage Unit #12 - NS 1067 Reading Heritage Unit #13 - NS 1065 Savannah & Atlanta #14 - NS 1066 New York Central #15 - Union Pacific’s Executive (Heritage) Fleet, which includes dome cars #16 - Union Pacific #1776 #17 - Union Pacific #1616 #18 - UP 1982 Missouri Pacific #19 - UP 1983 Western Pacific #20 - UP 1988 Katy #21 - UP 1995 C&NW #22 - UP 1996 Southern Pacific #23 - UP 1989 Rio Grande #24 - Metrolink Trains (this includes Hyundai Rotem bi level coaches, bombardier coaches, EMD F125 Locomotive, F59PHR locomotive, SCAX MP36PH-3C locomotive, Hyundai Rotem cabcars) - Also an add onto the Metrolink trains would be the correct horns used for each locomotive. PLSSS HAVE ACCURATE HORNS. #25 - Amtrak ALC-42 w/ COMPLETELY ACCURATE HORN #26 - San Diego Coaster Trains w/ accurate horns #27 - UP 1943 Spirit Of The Union Pacific NOW I HAVE SOME ROUTES TO RECOMMEND: #1 - Cajon Pass in California #2 - San Diego #3 - New York City (possible stations) #4 - Metrolink Antelope Valley Line THAT IS ALL I HAVE FOR NOW! Developers PLEASE include these trains and routes in the game!! Please!! ### 5/5 — Good 👍🏻 *2026-07-24, version 1.1.18* This is a huge upgrade from Trainz 2, and the graphics are just amazing for mobile, please add a ES44AC Standard locomotive, and add back the CSX Saginaw subdivision, and add back the map creater/editor, I would love that…(Keep up this great work!!) ## Frequently asked questions about Trainz Simulator 3 ### What is Trainz Simulator 3? Trainz Simulator 3 is a mobile application that provides a highly realistic train driving simulation experience. It features next-generation graphics and allows users to take control of various locomotives across different global locations. ### What are the key features of this train simulator? Key features include the ability to explore 4 detailed locations, experience 12 gameplay sessions, master 9 tutorial sessions, control 14 detailed locomotives, and haul over 54 types of rolling stock. Users can drive in simple or realistic modes and issue commands to other trains. ### How much does Trainz Simulator 3 cost? The base application is free to download. However, additional routes, sessions, and locomotives are available for purchase within the app to expand the gameplay experience. ### What kind of devices is Trainz Simulator 3 compatible with? The app is designed for mobile devices, offering a realistic train driving experience wherever you are. The initial install size is 4GB, so ensure you have sufficient storage space on your device. ### Can I build my own routes in Trainz Simulator 3? Currently, Trainz Simulator 3 does not offer world-building tools or allow the import of third-party content. The focus is on providing a curated and realistic driving experience with pre-designed routes and scenarios. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.1.18 — 2025-10-03 Bugfixes for newer iOS devices. ### 1.0.77 — 2021-09-23 V1.0.77 includes several bug fixes and content updates ### 1.0.74 — 2021-08-16 TS3 delivers the next generation of high resolution graphics, per pixel lighting and incredible detail never seen before on mobile. ### 1.0.73 — 2021-08-16 TS3 delivers the next generation of high resolution graphics, per pixel lighting and incredible detail never seen before on mobile. ### 1.0.72 — 2021-08-13 TS3 delivers the next generation of high resolution graphics, per pixel lighting and incredible detail never seen before on mobile. ## Apps similar to Trainz Simulator 3 | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Train Simulator: Railroad Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-simulator-railroad-game/id1587704770) | 4.7 (5,201) | Free | Games | | [Railroad Tycoon: Idle Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/railroad-tycoon-idle-game/id1640216581) | 4.3 (461) | Free | Games | | [Train Station 2: Railroad Sim](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-station-2-railroad-sim/id1427248206) | 4.7 (80,809) | Free | Games | | [Modern Train Driver Game 2023](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modern-train-driver-game-2023/id1268966483) | 4.6 (1,723) | Free | Games | | [Train Simulator City Rail Road](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-simulator-city-rail-road/id1589928187) | 4.3 (1,932) | Free | Games | | [Subway Simulator 3D - Driving](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-simulator-3d-driving/id818269124) | 3.9 (5,262) | Free | Games | ## More apps by N3V Games Pty Ltd - [Trainz Simulator 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trainz-simulator-2/id839853268) - [Trainz Driver 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trainz-driver-2/id895264509) - [Train Driver Journeys](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-driver-journeys/id1006494480) - [Train Driver Journey 2 - Iberia Interior](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-driver-journey-2-iberia-interior/id1030360366) - [Train Driver Journey 3 - Waldabavale to Karrah Bay](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-driver-journey-3-waldabavale-to-karrah-bay/id1031405993) - [Train Driver Journey 4 - Introduction to Steam](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-driver-journey-4-introduction-to-steam/id1031406492) All apps by N3V Games Pty Ltd: https://appshunter.io/developer/405824664 ## Related topics [railroad simulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/railroad-simulator) · [train simulator 3](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/train-simulator-3) · [3d simulator train](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/3d-simulator-train) · [steam train simulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/steam-train-simulator) · [army war train simulator 3d](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/army-war-train-simulator-3d) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-29.*