Comparison

Trainz Simulator 3 vs Traffix 3D

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

Head to head
About

Trainz Simulator 3

Experience the most realistic train driving simulation with next-generation graphics. Take control of various locomotives across diverse global locations, from the comfort of your home or on the go. Master complex operations and manage entire railroads.

Highlights
  • Realistic train driving experience
  • Global route exploration
  • Control of multiple locomotive types
  • Detailed rolling stock
  • Simple and realistic driving modes
  • Driver command system
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Trainz Simulator 3 delivers next-generation graphics and the most realistic train driving ​experience wherever you are. Take charge of steam electric or diesel locomotives and travel the world from the comfort of your home or while on the road. Climb the Rocky Mountains, venture all over the UK, journey through the USA or explore Outback Australia. Included Features: - Explore 4 highly detailed locations - Experience 12 gameplay sessions - Master 9 in-depth tutorial sessions - Control 14 highly detailed locomotives - Haul over 54 types of rolling stock - Drive in simple or realistic modes - Issue Driver Commands to dozens of other trains - Operate an entire railroad Expand your experience with new routes, sessions and hundreds of locomotives available for additional purchase. NOTE: TS3 does not currently offer world building tools or allow importing 3rd party content. Initial install size: 4GB

About

Traffix 3D

Manage traffic flow in a 3D simulation game. Tap and hold to guide cars through intersections, preventing accidents and ensuring safe passage for vehicles and pedestrians. Unlock a variety of cars and explore over 100 cities.

Highlights
  • 3D traffic simulation
  • Accident avoidance gameplay
  • Car collection mechanics
  • 100+ cities to explore
  • Unlockable vehicles
  • Tap and hold controls
Features
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If you are looking to escape from a traffic jam, what could be better than playing a traffic management simulation game? (not if you’re the driver of course: don’t play this game if you’re driving, actually!!!). Traffic can create stressful situations, but with Traffix 3D, the effect is the exact opposite: you will feel pleasure simply by tapping and holding your finger on the screen and letting the cars pass through the traffic lights. Traffix 3D is actually a game derived from a Premium title powered by Infinity Games: Traffix, but it provides new mechanics, 3D graphics, 100+ cities, dozens of new vehicles and a newly developed atmosphere inspired by the minimalism from the premium version. Unlike the Premium Version, Traffix 3D is 100% free! The goal of Traffix 3D is the same as the Premium Traffix game: Avoid accidents, but at all cost. If you let a single car crash, then you will need to restart the level. You pass the level after safely delivering to their destination a specific number of cars. In other words, you must keep both cars and pedestrians happy. Lastly, you should build your car collection! There are 3 ways to unlock cars: By getting in-app currency: You can win coins by passing the levels successfully. These coins allow you to unlock rare cars. By finding keys during the gameplay and unlocking classic cars from their garages By mysterious ways that will unlock you some Crazy Cars! You will be travelling between different cities from New York, Roma, Berlin, Palermo or Seoul. More cities will be added: Feel free to drop us an e-mail if you want your city to be featured in the game.

Screenshots

Trainz Simulator 34 screens
Traffix 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Traffix 3D at Free against Trainz Simulator 3's $7.99. Traffix 3D also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). Trainz Simulator 3's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (51% vs 25%). On ratings volume, 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

Traffix 3D is free to download; Trainz Simulator 3 costs $7.99 up front. Trainz Simulator 3 sells 22 one-off in-app purchases and Traffix 3D sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Traffix 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of Trainz Simulator 3's written reviews are positive against 25% of Traffix 3D's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Trainz Simulator 3 ships an update fortnightly, Traffix 3D monthly. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Trainz Simulator 3 versus Traffix 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrainz Simulator 3Traffix 3D
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (1.6K ratings)4.5 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.3% of reviews — better25.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1.6K — better1.3K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#51 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2.2 GB256 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperN3V Games Pty LtdINFINITY GAMES, LDA

Customer experience

Trainz Simulator 3

All ratings1,591 ratings
Positive69.1%
Neutral8.5%
Negative22.3%
Written reviews723 reviews
Positive51.3%
Neutral13.6%
Negative35.1%

Traffix 3D

All ratings1,349 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral5.2%
Negative8.6%
Written reviews130 reviews
Positive25.4%
Neutral14.6%
Negative60.0%

User reviews

Trainz Simulator 3

From 1.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Realistic graphics
  • 🚂 Detailed train models
  • 👍 Immersive audio
  • 🚅 Variety of train content
  • 🎨 Good graphics for mobile

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and white screen issues
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 🤔 Clunky user interface and menus
  • 🤯 Lack of customization options
  • 🙄 Buggy and glitchy at times

Traffix 3D

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Good game, exactly as ads show
  • 👍 Little to no ads
  • 🚀 Enjoyable to play
  • 🚀 Unique and challenging levels
  • 👍 Overall good game

Room to improve

  • 💰 Lots of ads, even after paying to remove them
  • 🐛 Game resets progress, losing all progress
  • 🐛 Ads cause game to freeze or crash
  • 🕰️ Short levels, repetitive gameplay
  • 💰 Expensive to remove ads

Bugs and requests

Trainz Simulator 3

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Trains disappearing or getting stuck
  • Locomotive sounds glitching out
  • Switches not functioning properly
  • Inconsistent camera controls
  • Saving/loading issues

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add more US steam locomotives
  • Implement a route/world builder
  • Include a main menu and settings
  • Add more free drive options
  • Improve derailment physics
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  • Optimize performance on older devices

Traffix 3D

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Game resets progress to level 1
  • Ads still shown after paying to remove them
  • Game freezes or crashes due to ads
  • Incompatibility issues with updates
  • Levels not loading properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to replay previous levels
  • Improve rewards system for watching ads
  • Implement cloud saving to prevent lost progress
  • Add more levels and increase difficulty
  • Allow selection of multiple car skins

In-app purchases

22 purchases

Trainz Simulator 3

One-time22
  • Free Drive Sessions & ConsistsFree
  • City and Country USAFree
  • PT Badgers PassFree
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  • Razorback ClassicFree
  • NYC J3a-Dreyfuss$0.99
  • Amtrk P42DC ph V$0.99
  • BNSF SD70MAC H3$0.99
  • CSX C40-8W$0.99
  • Nickel Plate High Speed Set$1.99
  • PRR T1$1.99
  • N&W Y6B Weathered$1.99
  • NS (Norfolk Southern) ES44AC$1.99
  • NS Dash 9-44CW$1.99
  • Shortline Railroad$2.99
  • Model Trainz: Chicago$2.99
  • Midwestern Branch Route$3.99
  • Route: Marias Pass Approach$4.99
  • Route: Sequoia Valley$4.99
  • Centrella Sub Division$5.99
  • Horseshoe Curve$5.99
  • Route: Inyo Mountains$5.99
  • BP - The Western Branch$9.99
9 purchases

Traffix 3D

One-time9
  • Coin Offer 1$0.99
  • Coin Offer 2$1.99
  • Coin Pack 1$1.99
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  • Coin Offer 3$4.99
  • Coin Pack 2$7.99
  • No Ads$7.99
  • Coin Pack 3$14.99
  • Coin Pack 4$29.99
  • Coin Pack 5$54.99

Questions

Is Trainz Simulator 3 free?
Trainz Simulator 3 costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Traffix 3D free?
Traffix 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Trainz Simulator 3 or Traffix 3D?
Traffix 3D is rated higher. Trainz Simulator 3 averages 3.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Traffix 3D averages 4.5 from 1.3K ratings.
Do Trainz Simulator 3 or Traffix 3D have ads?
Traffix 3D shows ads; Trainz Simulator 3 does not.
Which is updated more often, Trainz Simulator 3 or Traffix 3D?
Trainz Simulator 3 ships an update fortnightly, and Traffix 3D monthly. Most recently, Trainz Simulator 3 was updated on October 17, 2026 and Traffix 3D on October 17, 2026.

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