Comparison

Trainz Simulator 3 vs Brictopia

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

Brictopia

Design and construct your dream brick city from scratch. Create detailed buildings and share your urban masterpieces with friends. Enjoy a creative building experience without any in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Build detailed brick cities
  • Drag-and-drop interface
  • No in-app purchases
  • Share creations with friends
  • Collaborate with Wi-Fi
Features
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Welcome to Brictopia! Have you ever wanted to build your very own brick city but don't have the space? Build and share your very own cities by creating every detail from the ground up - skyscrapers, fire stations, taxis - if you can dream it you can build it in Brictopia! * No in-app purchases - everything is unlocked by playing the game and exploring! * Build together with Wi-Fi - use BrictopiaTV to show your city on the big screen and collaborate with family and friends. * Share your creations with friends. Brictopia is brought to you by the creators of Bricasso, and uses the same easy-to-build interface that made Bricasso so popular. Build individual models or the layout to your city using the same easy drag-and-drop interface.

Screenshots

Trainz Simulator 34 screens
Brictopia4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Brictopia at none against Trainz Simulator 3's 22. Brictopia also leads on price ($0.99 vs $7.99) and review sentiment (75% vs 51%). Trainz Simulator 3's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 20 months) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 1). On ads 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

Trainz Simulator 3 costs $7.99 and Brictopia $0.99 up front. Trainz Simulator 3 sells 22 one-off in-app purchases. Brictopia asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Brictopia holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trainz Simulator 3 has 1.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Trainz Simulator 3's written reviews are positive against 75% of Brictopia's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Trainz Simulator 3 ships an update fortnightly, Brictopia every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Trainz Simulator 3 versus Brictopia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrainz Simulator 3Brictopia
Price$7.99$0.99 — better
Rating3.8 (1.6K ratings)4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.3% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.6K — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 20 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#27 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2.2 GB120 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperN3V Games Pty LtdLemur Software

Customer experience

Trainz Simulator 3

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

Brictopia

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

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

Brictopia

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

Brictopia

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Trainz Simulator 3 free?
Trainz Simulator 3 costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Brictopia free?
Brictopia costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Trainz Simulator 3 or Brictopia?
Brictopia is rated higher. Trainz Simulator 3 averages 3.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Brictopia averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Trainz Simulator 3 or Brictopia have ads?
Neither Trainz Simulator 3 nor Brictopia shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Trainz Simulator 3 or Brictopia?
Trainz Simulator 3 ships an update fortnightly, and Brictopia every 20 months. Most recently, Trainz Simulator 3 was updated on October 14, 2026 and Brictopia on October 7, 2026.

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