Train Zoom vs Train Simulator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Train Zoom
Tap trains as they appear to accelerate them and earn points. Level up to unlock new train types and faster speeds. Utilize special items for bonus points and unique train appearances.
- Tap trains to accelerate
- Earn points and level up
- Unlock new train types
- Collect Shinkansen, steam locomotives, and more
- Use special items for bonus points
- Adjustable difficulty modes
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If you tap the train that comes out from the left and right, it will be super accelerated We will pass! Tap to add points. When you accumulate a certain amount of points, you level up. As you level up, the types of trains will increase. And the speed of the train gradually increases. Let's raise the level and collect all kinds of trains! Various trains such as Shinkansen, conventional lines, subways, steam locomotives, linear motor cars, and freight trains will appear. Just watching the passing trains is fun. About special items You can use special items by consuming 5 hearts. There are 4 types of special items. When used, all types of trains will appear for a certain period of time regardless of level. In the meantime, you can get double points. 1, All types of steam locomotives run on all rails 2, All types of freight trains run on all rails 3, All types of linear motor cars run on all rails 4, Various giant creatures and something special will appear Points are earned while using special items It doubles, making it easier to level up. Hearts to use special items Consume. Hearts are login bonuses and You can get it with a level up bonus. You can also get it by watching advertisement videos. If the level goes up and the speed is too fast Changing to "easy mode" slows down a little It becomes a slow setting and the speed increases with level up be held down. Please play with your favorite settings. You can switch modes at any time. If you are unsatisfied, go to "Normal mode" please put it back
Train Simulator
Experience realistic train driving with simple one-touch controls. Transport various cargo through diverse landscapes, manage speed and timing, and unlock new challenges. Enjoy endless replayability with fresh contracts and route variations.
- One-touch train controls
- Modern and classic train selection
- Diverse cargo transport missions
- Beautiful landscape environments
- Signal and traffic management
- Unlockable challenges and upgrades
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Train Simulator: Cargo Journey puts you in control of modern and classic trains with simple one-touch gameplay that anyone can enjoy. Drive through beautiful jungle landscapes, busy city routes, and open desert tracks while managing speed, timing, and precision. Each run offers new cargo contracts and route variations, keeping gameplay fresh and engaging. Transport logs, oil, coal, and containers while reacting to signals, crossings, and traffic. Earn coins as you play, unlock new challenges, and improve your driving skills over time. Designed for quick sessions and endless replayability, Train Simulator delivers a smooth and relaxing experience with just the right amount of challenge. Whether you enjoy casual driving or mastering perfect timing, every journey is a chance to become a better train driver.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Train Simulator at 100% against Train Zoom's 0%. Train Simulator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Train Zoom's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Train Simulator sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Train Zoom asks for nothing beyond the download.
Train Simulator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Train Zoom's written reviews are positive against 100% of Train Simulator's.
Train Zoom ships an update every 2 months, Train Simulator every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Train Zoom | Train Simulator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (11 ratings) | 5.0 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 289 MB | 163 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | hiroyuki uchida | Asif Naeem |
Customer experience
Train Zoom
Train Simulator
In-app purchases
Train Zoom
No in-app purchases
Train Simulator
- Remove ads$0.99
- Coins Bundle$0.99
- Shield Bundle$0.99
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- Boost Bundle$0.99
- 100000 Coins$4.99
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