Comparison

American Train Simulator 2016 vs Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway)

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

American Train Simulator 2016

Experience realistic train driving with dynamic environments and challenging missions. Pick up and drop passengers while navigating complex railway systems and adhering to traffic rules. Enjoy high-quality graphics and sound in this immersive simulation.

Highlights
  • Dynamic environments (snowy, thunderstorm, greenery)
  • Realistic train tracks and controls
  • Multiple train options
  • Challenging transport missions
  • High-quality graphics and sound
  • Functional signal system
Features
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Love train games? American Train Simulator 2016 will increase your interest for this category of simulation games. This is an excellent 3D game with high quality graphics and sounds. Option to choose among multiple environments is most important thing in it. You can change your environment among snowy, thunder storm and greenery while playing your game. Great opportunity for you to show your skills by driving a latest model train with high speed. The Engine of the train has new technology and is fully computerized. The Railway track is fully functional and have a complete signal system. You have to follow all traffic rules. It’s just like an original railway line where you crossing the other trains passing nearby. You have to complete challenges in the given time period. Because of this run time environment change option, it is much different from other Indian Trains and Indonesian trains available in the market. It’s amazing that changing the railway track dynamically and functioning well. As a train driver, it’s your responsibility to stop at each station and give passengers pick and drop services. Many tourists will be waiting for you in this snowy environment and you have to reach there timely. The game enhance the railroad environment in the world. Passing through different cities and offroad environments will provide you chance to enjoy different sceneries. While passing through the city area you have to reduce the speed. Signal system used in this 3D sim game is extra ordinary. You will be driving a very heavy and powerful engine. This is one of the best models of trains used in this game for you. In this you can enjoy a double track railway line. Experience the most amazing train ride through this amazing simulation. Modern train stations are also placed and working like any other modern transport system. Playing this train game you will feel yourself like an experienced train driver. Increasing the speed and stopping the train at railway station is amazing experience. Through this you can fulfill your train driving desire. Driving a train you can also enjoy beautiful sceneries. Passing through the hill areas and enjoying the thunderstorm and snowfall is making this Train simulator game extra ordinary and different from all other mobile games in the world playing this time. You will also cross through the canals, and rivers. Key Features: • Excellent off-road, snowy and thunderstorm environments • Realistic train tracks and controls • Amazing train driving controls • Option among multiple trains • Beautiful train stations • Excellent track changing system • High Quality graphics and realistic sound system • Challenging train transport missions Enjoy this amazing game and give us your valuable feedback at zinggamezz@tribechsol.com .

About

Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway)

Experience railway operations as either a driver or conductor. Manage doors, ensure passenger safety, and navigate the train to its destination. Choose between distinct modes for varied gameplay.

Highlights
  • Driver Mode
  • Conductor Mode
  • One-man Operator Mode
  • Door operation
  • Safety checks
  • Emergency stops
Features
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You can play both "driver" and "conductor" modes. ・In the "Conductor Mode," you will open and close doors and check for safety as you drive the tram to the end of the line. If the train is about to collide with a passenger, you can arrange for an emergency stop without hesitation. ・In "Driver Mode," you drive the Railway to the end of the line. The doors are opened and closed by the conductor. ・In "One-man Operator Mode," you are in charge of operating the doors in addition to driving the train.

Screenshots

American Train Simulator 20164 screens
Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway) at 88% against American Train Simulator 2016's 0%. Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway) also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.6) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). American Train Simulator 2016's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway) sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. American Train Simulator 2016 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway) holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of American Train Simulator 2016's written reviews are positive against 88% of Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

American Train Simulator 2016 ships an update every 2 months, Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway) every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
American Train Simulator 2016 versus Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmerican Train Simulator 2016Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway)
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (9 ratings)4.7 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews88.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings912 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB469 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAmjad IslamHiromi Hakozaki

Customer experience

American Train Simulator 2016

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway)

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews75 reviews
Positive88.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative8.0%

In-app purchases

None

American Train Simulator 2016

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway)

One-time8
  • LED Headlight$0.99
  • Unlock the 4000 Series Train$1.99
  • Unlock Vehicles$1.99
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  • Unlock Stages$1.99
  • Unlock Series 10000 train$1.99
  • Unlock Series 100 train$1.99
  • Unlock Limited Express$1.99
  • Ad-Free Play$1.99

Questions

Is American Train Simulator 2016 free?
American Train Simulator 2016 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway) free?
Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, American Train Simulator 2016 or Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway)?
Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway) is rated higher. American Train Simulator 2016 averages 3.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway) averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.
Do American Train Simulator 2016 or Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway) have ads?
Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway) shows ads; American Train Simulator 2016 does not.
Which is updated more often, American Train Simulator 2016 or Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway)?
American Train Simulator 2016 ships an update every 2 months, and Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway) every 3 weeks. Most recently, American Train Simulator 2016 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway) on October 30, 2026.

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