Comparison

Train Driver Journey 2 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

Train Driver Journey 2

Experience realistic train driving with a variety of locos and activities. Explore detailed routes, haul freight, shunt yards, or shuttle passengers. This Spanish route offers high-speed trains and diverse operations.

Highlights
  • Realistic train simulation
  • Variety of locos
  • Freight and passenger hauling
  • Yard shunting
  • Detailed interactive routes
  • Multiple camera angles
  • Spanish route around Madrid
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! Journey 2 - Iberia Interior This Spanish route captures the flavor of the Spanish landscape around Madrid offering high-speed passenger trains and a wide range of passenger/freight activities utilizing different rolling stock. Sessions included in this Train Driver Journey include: AvE Express Freightliner Part 1 Freightliner Part 2 Passenger Service Free Drive 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 Trainz Driver Journeys include: Train Driver Journeys (Free) 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 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

Train Driver Journey 24 screens
Train Simulator PRO 20184 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Train Driver Journey 2 at 4.4 against Train Simulator PRO 2018's 3.4. Train Driver Journey 2 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). Train Simulator PRO 2018's advantage is chart position (#177 vs unranked). On 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

Train Driver Journey 2 costs $0.99 and Train Simulator PRO 2018 $5.99 up front. Train Simulator PRO 2018 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Train Driver Journey 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Train Driver Journey 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 413 and 507 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Train Driver Journey 2's written reviews are positive against 42% of Train Simulator PRO 2018's.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Train Driver Journey 2 versus Train Simulator PRO 2018: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrain Driver Journey 2Train Simulator PRO 2018
Price$0.99 — better$5.99
Rating4.4 (413 ratings) — better3.4 (507 ratings)
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews — better41.5% of reviews
Number of ratings413507 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#177 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size303 MB828 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperN3V Games Pty LtdMAGEEKS SC

Customer experience

Train Driver Journey 2

All ratings414 ratings
Positive85.5%
Neutral5.3%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews171 reviews
Positive67.3%
Neutral12.3%
Negative20.5%

Train Simulator PRO 2018

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

User reviews

Train Driver Journey 2

From 413 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Realistic simulation
  • 🚀 Great graphics
  • 🚂 Enjoyable train gameplay
  • 💡 Interesting routes and scenarios

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
  • 🔴 Issues with signals and red light detection
  • 🕰️ Long and tedious scenarios
  • 🔇 Sound problems and poor audio quality

Train Simulator PRO 2018

From 507 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Best train game ever
  • 🚀 Awesome game
  • 🚀 Excellent
  • 🚀 High quality
  • 🚀 Great graphics and gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes
  • 🐛 Glitches
  • 🐛 Money issues
  • 🐛 Lack of features
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

Bugs and requests

Train Driver Journey 2

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Trains getting stuck or not responding
  • Incorrect signal detection and false failures
  • Crashes and force-closes during gameplay
  • Disappearing controls and UI elements

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more train types and locomotives
  • Implement save/resume functionality
  • Allow for user-created routes and scenarios
  • Improve AI and train behavior

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

Train Driver Journey 2

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 Train Driver Journey 2 free?
Train Driver Journey 2 costs $0.99, 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, Train Driver Journey 2 or Train Simulator PRO 2018?
Train Driver Journey 2 is rated higher. Train Driver Journey 2 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 413 ratings, while Train Simulator PRO 2018 averages 3.4 from 507 ratings.
Do Train Driver Journey 2 or Train Simulator PRO 2018 have ads?
Train Simulator PRO 2018 shows ads; Train Driver Journey 2 does not.

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