Railroad Crossing Train 3D vs Train Simulator PRO 2018
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Railroad Crossing Train 3D
Experience a variety of trains, from bullet trains to steam locomotives, at a railroad crossing. Tap icons to transform trains, trigger special events, and interact with passing vehicles. Discover surprises and enjoy a dynamic train simulation game.
- Transform into different train types
- Interact with special items and icons
- Experience various train types
- Tap to trigger surprises and events
- Observe passing working vehicles
- Change train routes and sound whistles
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Various trains pass through the railroad crossing. Many types of trains, including regular trains, bullet trains, and maglevs, will pass by. Icons will appear from the bottom left. Try tapping them! This is a train game where you can transform into various bullet trains, regular trains, SL (steam locomotives), or maglevs. Other surprises will also appear on the screen, so tap around and see what happens! -Maglev Icon**: Transforms into a maglev train for a limited time. -Conventional Line Icon**: Transforms into various regular trains. -Shinkansen Icon**: Transforms into a bullet train for a limited time. -SL Icon**: Transforms into a steam locomotive for a limited time. -Scenery Switch Icon**: Changes the train route to a different location. -Whistle Icon**: Sounds the train whistle. There are 4 types of special items. When used, the corresponding button can be used freely for a limited time. 1.Big Button**: Tap this icon to make your train grow bigger in two stages. 2.Freight Train**: Tap this icon to make a freight train pass by. 3.Never-Opening Crossing**: Tap this icon to make a large number of trains pass by. 4.Cross the Railroad**: Tap this icon to have various pedestrians cross. Special items are also available in the scrollable icon menu. You can use one tap's worth of a special item without consuming a heart. ● Many working vehicles pass in the foreground road. Tap on them — patrol cars, ambulances, fire trucks, and city buses may appear. Something fun might happen
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Railroad Crossing Train 3D at 100% against Train Simulator PRO 2018's 42%. Railroad Crossing Train 3D also leads on price (Free vs $5.99) and rating (4.4 vs 3.4). Train Simulator PRO 2018's advantage is ratings volume (507 vs 104). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Railroad Crossing Train 3D is free to download; Train Simulator PRO 2018 costs $5.99 up front. Train Simulator PRO 2018 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Railroad Crossing Train 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.
Railroad Crossing Train 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 104 and 507 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Railroad Crossing Train 3D's written reviews are positive against 42% of Train Simulator PRO 2018's.
Railroad Crossing Train 3D ships an update every 3 weeks, Train Simulator PRO 2018 every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.
| Parameter | Railroad Crossing Train 3D | Train Simulator PRO 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $5.99 |
| Rating | 4.4 (104 ratings) — better | 3.4 (507 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 41.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 104 | 507 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 296 MB | 828 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | hiroyuki uchida | MAGEEKS SC |
Customer experience
Railroad Crossing Train 3D
Train Simulator PRO 2018
Bugs and requests
Railroad Crossing Train 3D
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
Railroad Crossing Train 3D
No in-app purchases
Train Simulator PRO 2018
- 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 Railroad Crossing Train 3D free?
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