Comparison

Train Simulator 2026 Cargo vs City 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

City Train Simulator

Experience a realistic 3D train simulation where you drive modern and classic commuter trains. Pick up and drop off passengers, adhere to schedules, and navigate detailed city tracks. Enjoy offline play with various game modes and interactive driver cabs.

Highlights
  • Realistic 3D train simulation
  • Interactive driver's cab
  • Offline gameplay
  • Multiple train types
  • Passenger transport missions
  • Reward system
Features
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* NO subscription and NO annoying nag screens. Works OFFLINE. City Train Simulator is a realistic 3D simulator where you’ll become a real commuter train driver. Drive modern and classic trains, each of which is faithfully recreated in 3D: working instruments, control levers, signals, and the braking system. Your task is to drive commuter trains along the tracks connecting the metropolis with its suburbs and outlying stations. Picking up and dropping off passengers, stopping precisely at the platform, and adhering to the schedule and traffic signals - that’s what makes this simulator a real challenge. Different game modes are available in the game: you will be able to drive the train as a driver, and also take the role of a passenger to make an unforgettable journey through all available stations. In addition, players will be able to choose between free mode and exciting missions, while striving to improve the physical parameters of the train to achieve maximum speed and improve their commuter train driving skills. In addition, you'll be able to drive the train in several cities, including NEW YORK and LONDON, with more cities to come in the future updates. Game Features: * Dozens of kilometers of suburban tracks with detailed stations. * Several types of commuter trains - each with its own handling characteristics. * A realistic driver's cab with interactive elements (3D view from the driver's window). * A reward system for maintaining speed limits, smooth braking, and announcing the current stop. * Fully offline - take the controls anytime. Step into the role of a train driver and hone your skills in our realistic commuter train simulator! Transport passengers, open and close the doors at stations, use the train’s horn, and enjoy realistic train physics. Become the one who transports thousands of passengers every day. City Train Simulator is an addictive adventure. Discover the world of commuter rail - just you, the tracks, and the whistle of your electric train.

Screenshots

Train Simulator 2026 Cargo4 screens
City Train Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: City Train Simulator at 100% against Train Simulator 2026 Cargo's 13%. City Train Simulator also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 47 months). Train Simulator 2026 Cargo's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 City Train Simulator sells 3 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, City Train Simulator monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Train Simulator 2026 Cargo versus City Train Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrain Simulator 2026 CargoCity Train Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—22 — better
Update frequencyEvery 47 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
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 MB408 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperThetis ConsultingAnatoly Kochergin

Customer experience

Train Simulator 2026 Cargo

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

City Train Simulator

All ratings22 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral4.5%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews12 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
3 purchases

City Train Simulator

One-time3
  • 10 Diamonds$0.99
  • 120 Diamonds$7.99
  • 1400 Diamonds$79.99

Questions

Is Train Simulator 2026 Cargo free?
Train Simulator 2026 Cargo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is City Train Simulator free?
City Train Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Train Simulator 2026 Cargo or City Train Simulator have ads?
Both Train Simulator 2026 Cargo and City Train Simulator show ads.
Which is updated more often, Train Simulator 2026 Cargo or City Train Simulator?
Train Simulator 2026 Cargo ships an update every 47 months, and City Train Simulator monthly. Most recently, Train Simulator 2026 Cargo was updated on October 22, 2026 and City Train Simulator on October 23, 2026.

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