Comparison

Truck Simulation 19 vs Train Simulator PRO 2018

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

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About

Truck Simulation 19

Experience realistic truck driving across a vast open world in the USA. Transport various cargo, manage your fleet, hire drivers, and expand your logistics business. Features original truck models and detailed environments.

Highlights
  • Original Kenworth and Mack trucks
  • Large open world USA map
  • Functional cockpits
  • Fleet management and driver hiring
  • Wide range of cargoes and trailers
  • Story-driven missions
  • Realistic driving simulation
Features
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NEW MAP UPDATE adds the Western Territory with 7 new cities and new missions to the game. Transport freight with original trucks by Kenworth and Mack in a huge open world across the United States. Hire drivers, purchase new trucks and expand your business to become the nation's most successful hauler. Runs on iPhone 6,7,8,X, iPad Air (A8x), Pro, Pro 2017 Features: • Original trucks by Kenworth and Mack • Large open world USA map with over 45 cities to visit • Functional cockpits with lights, air horn, cruise control and more • Hire drivers, buy trucks, manage your truck fleet and expand your business • A wide range of cargoes and trailers such as farm machines, diggers, planes and more • Earn bonus points in story driven missions • Rest at motels, fuel up your truck, get fined for speeding NEW MAP UPDATE. Discover the Western Territory with 7 new cities and compete in new challenging Story missions. DRIVE THE ORIGINAL. Truck Simulation 19 features highly detailed truck models by Kenworth and Mack. Every truck comes with operational cockpits and 3 different cabs. THE USA IN YOUR POCKET. Explore a huge open world across North America. Start your career on the East Coast and unlock more states and cities as you progress. Discover narrow country roads, large highway intersections as well as farmland and desert regions, all created with attention to detail. SIMULATED EXPERIENCE. All trucks are equipped with functional lights, air horn, cruise control and indicators. Experience a lively world with AI traffic, day/night cycle and different weather conditions. Fuel up your truck at typical truck stops and rest at motels along the highways. EXTENSIVE MANAGEMENT PART. Start with one small depot and expand your company throughout the US with more depots and transport hubs. Hire drivers and purchase new trucks to get all jobs done and transform your small company into a giant logistics corporation. A WIDE RANGE OF CARGOES AND TRAILERS. Transport farming machines, orange juice, supercomputer parts, medical and military cargo and more. Hitch your truck with tank, flatbed, dump, reefer or other trailers and earn bonus points by completing special transport tasks. CHOOSE YOUR FAVOURITE CONTROL SETUP. Drive your truck either by tilt, wheel, arrow or slider controls.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

Truck Simulation 194 screens
Train Simulator PRO 20184 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Truck Simulation 19 at none against Train Simulator PRO 2018's shown. Truck Simulation 19 also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and price ($2.99 vs $5.99). Train Simulator PRO 2018's advantage is chart position (#198 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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

Truck Simulation 19 costs $2.99 and Train Simulator PRO 2018 $5.99 up front. Truck Simulation 19 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Train Simulator PRO 2018 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Truck Simulation 19 holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 511 and 507 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of Truck Simulation 19's written reviews are positive against 42% of Train Simulator PRO 2018's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Truck Simulation 19 ships an update weekly, Train Simulator PRO 2018 every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Truck Simulation 19 versus Train Simulator PRO 2018: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTruck Simulation 19Train Simulator PRO 2018
Price$2.99 — better$5.99
Rating3.6 (511 ratings) — better3.4 (507 ratings)
Positive reviews40.1% of reviews41.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings511 — better507
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#198 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size2.4 GB828 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerastragon Entertainment GmbHMAGEEKS SC

Customer experience

Truck Simulation 19

All ratings510 ratings
Positive61.2%
Neutral11.4%
Negative27.5%
Written reviews284 reviews
Positive40.1%
Neutral16.2%
Negative43.7%

Train Simulator PRO 2018

All ratings506 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral8.1%
Negative34.8%
Written reviews200 reviews
Positive41.5%
Neutral10.5%
Negative48.0%

User reviews

Truck Simulation 19

From 511 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great graphics
  • 🚛 Realistic truck simulation
  • 👍 Extensive customization options
  • 💡 Interesting story mode

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Poor visibility of traffic lights
  • 🤖 Unreliable AI behavior
  • 🔧 Glitches in garage and customization

Train Simulator PRO 2018

From 507 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Best train game ever
  • 🚀 Awesome game
  • 🚀 Excellent
  • 🚀 High quality
  • 🚀 Great graphics and gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes
  • 🐛 Glitches
  • 🐛 Money issues
  • 🐛 Lack of features
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

Bugs and requests

Truck Simulation 19

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Missions not completable due to bugs
  • Trucks flipping over for no reason
  • Profiles not loading or getting stuck
  • Customization options causing crashes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more truck brands (Peterbilt, Freightliner, etc.)
  • Implement manual transmission and engine braking
  • Improve GPS and navigation features
  • Add more trailer and cargo options
  • Optimize performance for older devices

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

5 purchases

Truck Simulation 19

One-time5
  • For low budgets$0.99
  • Startup funding$0.99
  • An investment into the future$2.99
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  • For real trucking tycoons$6.99
  • Thank you for your help$22.99
5 purchases

Train Simulator PRO 2018

One-time5
  • 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 Truck Simulation 19 free?
Truck Simulation 19 costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Train Simulator PRO 2018 free?
Train Simulator PRO 2018 costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Truck Simulation 19 or Train Simulator PRO 2018?
Truck Simulation 19 is rated higher. Truck Simulation 19 averages 3.6 out of 5 from 511 ratings, while Train Simulator PRO 2018 averages 3.4 from 507 ratings.
Do Truck Simulation 19 or Train Simulator PRO 2018 have ads?
Train Simulator PRO 2018 shows ads; Truck Simulation 19 does not.
Which is updated more often, Truck Simulation 19 or Train Simulator PRO 2018?
Truck Simulation 19 ships an update weekly, and Train Simulator PRO 2018 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Truck Simulation 19 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Train Simulator PRO 2018 on October 24, 2026.

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