Comparison

Train Driver Journeys vs Train Simulator

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

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About

Train Driver Journeys

Experience realistic train driving with various locos and routes. Master essential skills through interactive sessions, from shunting to hauling freight and passengers. Explore detailed global routes from multiple camera angles.

Highlights
  • Realistic train driving simulation
  • Multiple locomotive types
  • Detailed interactive routes
  • Variety of camera angles
  • Freight and passenger hauling
  • Yard shunting and switching
Features
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Your journey as a Train Driver begins today in this realistic train simulator! From the makers of the world-leading Trainz series, take charge of a wide range of powerful locos, hauling thousands of tonnes of freight, shunting in the yard or shuttling passengers along suburban lines. Explore amazingly detailed and interactive routes from around the world from a variety of camera angles. Fun for ages 5 to 95! Developed by the same team that brought you Trainz Driver and Trainz Simulator, this free introduction to the Train Driver Journey series ( TDJ ) provides 9 Driving Sessions to enable you to master all the skills required to operate a wide range of locomotives: 1. Take Control 2. Changing Direction 3. Watch your Speed 4. Signals Ahead 5. Working in the Yard 6. Shunting and Switching 7. Inside the Cab 8. Time to Brake 9. Heavy Load Collect the full series of Train Driver "Journeys" and travel the world in charge of heavy freight, modern high speed passenger or old time steam locos. Each "Journey" is a stand-alone app or you can purchase many of the same Routes and Sessions via in-app purchase from our "Trainz Driver 2" and "Trainz Simulator 2" apps which also provide the amazing World Builder module to create your own tracks. Other Train Driver Journeys include: Train Driver Journey 2 - Iberia Interior Train Driver Journey 3 -Waldabavale to Karrah Bay Train Driver Journey 4 - Introduction to Steam Train Driver Journey 5 -Tidewater Point Rail Train Driver Journey 6 - Highland Valley Industries Train Driver Journey 7 - Rosworth Vale Train Driver Journey 8 - Toronto Rail Lands. More Journeys are planned for the future so please let us know in your AppStore review what your favorite trains or routes are so that we can bring them to you as soon as possible Note: Some content listed has been included in previous versions of the Trainz series, although new locos and sessions are being added all the time. .

About

Train Simulator

Become a train driver in this 2D simulator, delivering cargo and revitalizing regional economies. Upgrade your locomotives, manage infrastructure, and explore diverse landscapes. Experience realistic train gameplay with dynamic weather.

Highlights
  • Cargo delivery and economic management
  • Train upgrades and modifications
  • Diverse game world exploration
  • Realistic train simulation gameplay
  • Dynamic weather conditions
  • Challenging tasks and contracts
Features
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In-game regional economies are in poor condition, transport systems are suffering losses, enterprises and factories are idle, and the transport network is not properly maintained. Are you ready to change the situation? Download the 2D train simulator game and put on the shoes of a real train driver! Play Train Simulator and deliver various cargoes from agricultural products and building materials to goods for light and heavy industry. In this train sim, you should meet the heads of railroads, improve relations between the train stations and develop the economic potential of entire regions! You have an impressive list of trains at your disposal. All trains have been recreated from the real drawings. Start with an inconspicuous diesel locomotive, take orders & earn money to get new spare parts and equipment. Upgrade and modify train compositions to handle difficult orders and earn more money. Eventually, unlock the entire fleet of equipment up to the heaviest and most powerful locomotives of the 20th century! On your way, you’ll solve infrastructure problems in a wide variety of places such as deserts, cities, forests, swamps, mountains, and many other game locations. Why you’ll spend hours playing the railroad sim game: - Advanced train management - Deliberate upgrade system - Many challenging tasks - Expansive game world - Real train simulator gameplay - Beautiful 2D graphics & sound effects - Dynamic weather conditions Download Train Simulator for free and enjoy the realistic gameplay! Sign contracts, load wagons, choose a destination, start the engine, and go along the rails of luck!

Screenshots

Train Driver Journeys4 screens
Train Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Train Driver Journeys at none against Train Simulator's 10. Train Driver Journeys also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 15.0). Train Simulator's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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

Both are free to download. Train Simulator sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Train Driver Journeys asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Train Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.8K and 5.3K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of Train Driver Journeys's written reviews are positive against 64% of Train Simulator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Train Driver Journeys versus Train Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrain Driver JourneysTrain Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (3.8K ratings)4.7 (5.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.8% of reviews — better64.2% of reviews
Number of ratings3.8K5.3K — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size512 MB820 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperN3V Games Pty LtdAZUR INTERACTIVE GAMES LIMITED

Customer experience

Train Driver Journeys

All ratings3,815 ratings
Positive84.4%
Neutral6.4%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews401 reviews
Positive69.8%
Neutral12.5%
Negative17.7%

Train Simulator

All ratings5,239 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral3.5%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews193 reviews
Positive64.2%
Neutral10.9%
Negative24.9%

User reviews

Train Driver Journeys

From 3.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Realistic graphics and controls
  • 🚂 Enjoyable train simulation experience
  • 📚 Helpful tutorials for beginners
  • 🎮 Engaging gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🚦 Confusing signaling and switching mechanics
  • 🔒 Limited free content, requires in-app purchases
  • 🔍 Lack of free roam or sandbox mode

Train Simulator

From 5.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐️ Enjoyable and fun game
  • 🚂 Realistic train simulation
  • 👍 Good graphics and gameplay
  • 💯 Great for train enthusiasts

Room to improve

  • 🙄 Annoying ads
  • 🚧 Difficult hills and terrain
  • 🔧 Frequent need for repairs
  • 🤔 Limited train selection

Bugs and requests

Train Driver Journeys

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • White lines appearing on tracks
  • Trains not responding to brakes or controls
  • Missions failing due to unclear objectives
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more steam locomotive options
  • Implement a free drive mode without missions
  • Improve signaling and switching instructions
  • Expand the number of routes and scenarios

Train Simulator

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes on startup for some users
  • Inability to save progress or sync across devices
  • Glitches with train performance and handling

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more train types (steam, electric, etc.)
  • Implement passenger service
  • Improve hill climbing and traction
  • Reduce reliance on ads or provide ad-free option

In-app purchases

None

Train Driver Journeys

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Train Simulator

One-time10
  • Engine Boost$0.99
  • Starter pack sale$2.99
  • Starter Pack$3.99
Show 7 more
  • ChME3 Sale$3.99
  • ChME3 Locomotive$5.99
  • EMD SD70 Sale$7.99
  • More silver boxes$7.99
  • FD20 Sale$7.99
  • EMD SD70 Locomotive$9.99
  • FD20 Locomotive$10.99

Questions

Is Train Driver Journeys free?
Train Driver Journeys is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Train Simulator free?
Train Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Train Driver Journeys or Train Simulator?
Train Simulator is rated higher. Train Driver Journeys averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Train Simulator averages 4.7 from 5.3K ratings.
Do Train Driver Journeys or Train Simulator have ads?
Train Simulator shows ads; Train Driver Journeys does not.

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