Comparison

Train Simulator 2026 Cargo 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 Simulator 2026 Cargo

Experience realistic train driving and cargo delivery across North America. Plan routes, upgrade cities and wagons, and manage diverse train types with detailed physics and environments. Transport various products and enjoy a dynamic world with day/night cycles.

Highlights
  • Deliver 11+ products across 15+ cities
  • Upgrade cities and wagons
  • Choose from 10+ train types (steam, diesel, electric, bullet)
  • Realistic physics and environmental influences
  • Detailed 3D scenarios with dynamic weather and day/night cycles
  • Functional train instruments
Features
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Train Simulator 2026 let you to deliver + 10 different products in + 15 cities around United States and Canada. Also, there are + 15 types of wagons, with a capacity of products it can transport! So, pay attention while planning your route! Make money to upgrade the cities that you will visit, choose your wagons and what you will deliver from city to city. Help many cities in North America to evolve thanks to your driving skills! Being developed since 2012, Train Simulator 2026 is the best transport simulator there is! The railroads cross a highly detailed 3D scenario, and the physics work according to all the environment influences, like climbs, descends, turns and train drag depending of what products you are transporting and how many wagons you have installed, making the simulator as accurate as possible. MAIN FEATURES: - Vintage/modern steamed, Electric, Bullet and Diesel Trains - 10 Veihicles - 12 Stations - 5 Levels of upgrade for each station - 16 Different Wagons - 11 products to transport. - Delorean from-the-movie tribute car. - Functional instruments like throttle, reverse, manual and hydraulic brakes. - Detailed stations and wagons. - Detailed world scenario, with nature, cities, dynamic sky and ocean - Living marine and land animals. - Transport your goods during day and night. Choose from: - LS08 Steam - LK06 Steam - LK14 Steam - 181 Diesel - TE10M Diesel - VIS31337 Diesel - 4268 Diesel - TGV Bullet - LT50 Electric - Delorean from-the-movie (yes, this vintage tribute for you to play with!) Be the best driver of all times in Train Simulator 2026! Don't forget to give us your feedback! Apple's Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ If you need to contact us, send an e-mail to support (at) thetisgames.com

About

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.

Highlights
  • One-touch train controls
  • Modern and classic train selection
  • Diverse cargo transport missions
  • Beautiful landscape environments
  • Signal and traffic management
  • Unlockable challenges and upgrades
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Train Simulator 2026 Cargo4 screens
Train Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Train Simulator at 100% against Train Simulator 2026 Cargo's 13%. Train Simulator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 47 months). Train Simulator 2026 Cargo's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Train Simulator 2026 Cargo sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and Train Simulator sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Train Simulator 2026 Cargo ships an update every 47 months, Train Simulator every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Train Simulator 2026 Cargo versus Train Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrain Simulator 2026 CargoTrain Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyEvery 47 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size185 MB163 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThetis ConsultingAsif Naeem

Customer experience

Train Simulator 2026 Cargo

Written reviews8 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative75.0%

Train Simulator

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

16 purchases

Train Simulator 2026 Cargo

One-time16
  • Premium Club - Unlimited Fuel and no more Ads!$1.99
  • Restore Fuel$1.99
  • 35000000 Cash$1.99
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  • LT50 Electric Promo$2.99
  • LT50 Electric$2.99
  • 60000 Cash$2.99
  • TE10M Diesel$3.99
  • LK14 Steam$5.99
  • 181 Diesel$7.99
  • LK06 Steam$9.99
  • All Steam Trains$9.99
  • TGV Bullet$10.99
  • VIS31337 Diesel$12.99
  • 4268 Diesel$14.99
  • Back To Delorean$19.99
  • All Diesel Trains$24.99
5 purchases

Train Simulator

One-time5
  • Remove ads$0.99
  • Coins Bundle$0.99
  • Shield Bundle$0.99
Show 2 more
  • Boost Bundle$0.99
  • 100000 Coins$4.99

Questions

Is Train Simulator 2026 Cargo free?
Train Simulator 2026 Cargo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Train Simulator free?
Train Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Train Simulator 2026 Cargo or Train Simulator have ads?
Train Simulator 2026 Cargo shows ads; Train Simulator does not.
Which is updated more often, Train Simulator 2026 Cargo or Train Simulator?
Train Simulator 2026 Cargo ships an update every 47 months, and Train Simulator every 5 months. Most recently, Train Simulator 2026 Cargo was updated on October 22, 2026 and Train Simulator on October 21, 2026.

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