Comparison

Train Go vs Train Simulator PRO USA

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

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About

Train Go

Design and build your own railway networks with various track types, stations, and tunnels. Then, place your favorite trains and watch them run on the custom tracks you've created. It's a fun and creative way to bring your railroad fantasies to life.

Highlights
  • Easy rail laying with tap controls
  • Create elevated and forking tracks
  • Add stations, tunnels, buildings, and trees
  • Place and control multiple trains
  • Switch train direction at forks
  • Adjustable camera modes for viewing
Features
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Select the desired rail and connect it. Just tap to lay rails. Create a railway with elevated rails, forking rails, etc., as you want. Create a railway for your favorite train or bullet train and exercise your imagination and creativity. Great fun to run a train on a railway you created, and a great sense of accomplishment! Add train stations and tunnels to customize it. Then run trains on it! Instructions Tap the screen to add the desired rail. Tap the arrow in the direction you want to lay the rail. Very easy to lay rails. Tap on a background part to add buildings and trees wherever you want. After building the railway, tap on the Put Train button and select a train! You can add and delete trains and change the running direction. After you are done, tap the Start Train button to start running the train. When the train approaches a fork, use the following Fork button to switch the train's direction. Camera Mode Press "+" to zoom in. Press "-" to zoom out. Press the arrow to change the camera angle. Train tracking: Press ON to track a train.

About

Train Simulator PRO USA

Experience a realistic train simulation with a vast USA map, diverse train cars, and authentic stations. Drive locomotives, manage freight, and become a railway tycoon in this open-world game.

Highlights
  • Vast USA map
  • Diverse train cars and cargo
  • Realistic locomotives
  • Authentic stations
  • Freight management for profit
  • Open-world exploration
Features
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Tracks. Diesel. Railroad. Huge Map of the USA. Train Cars. Coal, Tractor or even Tank Freight. Authentic Stations. Realistic Locomotives. Picturesque Scenery. Passenger Wagons. Railway Turntable. Air Brakes. Long Haul. Open World. FREE. With lots of Air Hissing and Steam. The list goes on and on. Don’t hesitate no more - just download now! Train Simulator PRO USA gives you all you could imagine from a realistic train simulator. Jump into the driver's cabin, use coupling to attach your railway trucks and drive your goods to make the highest profit. With tons of challenges to complete, over dozen different railcars and cargo types, numerous realistic cities and stations to unlock and explore and above all beautiful scenery of the United States of America which you can discover through the windows of the most iconic passenger and freight locomotives this game is a must for every simulator fan out there. Download and become a railway tycoon now!

Screenshots

Train Go4 screens
Train Simulator PRO USA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Train Go at 78% against Train Simulator PRO USA's 41%. Train Go also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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 Go sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Train Simulator PRO USA sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Train Go holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 426 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Train Go's written reviews are positive against 41% of Train Simulator PRO USA's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Train Go ships an update every 6 weeks, Train Simulator PRO USA monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Train Go versus Train Simulator PRO USA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrain GoTrain Simulator PRO USA
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.1K ratings) — better4.3 (426 ratings)
Positive reviews78.0% of reviews — better40.6% of reviews
Number of ratings1.1K — better426
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size231 MB2.8 GB
Age rating4+4+
Developermonois Inc.MAGEEKS SC

Customer experience

Train Go

All ratings1,086 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral4.2%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews214 reviews
Positive78.0%
Neutral14.0%
Negative7.9%

Train Simulator PRO USA

All ratings349 ratings
Positive82.8%
Neutral4.0%
Negative13.2%
Written reviews286 reviews
Positive40.6%
Neutral20.3%
Negative39.2%

User reviews

Train Go

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Highly customizable tracks
  • 👍 Relaxing and enjoyable gameplay
  • 🚂 Wide variety of train models
  • 🎨 Visually appealing graphics

Room to improve

  • 💰 Excessive in-app purchases required
  • 🔍 Limited map/world size
  • 🕹️ Difficult controls and camera management
  • 🔇 No option to disable music

Train Simulator PRO USA

From 426 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great graphics
  • 🚂 Realistic train simulation
  • 👍 Relaxing gameplay
  • 🎮 Enjoyable overall

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🕹️ Difficult progression without spending money
  • 🚦 Inconsistent speed limit enforcement

Bugs and requests

Train Go

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Inability to save progress
  • Trains getting stuck or not responding properly

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to control train speed and operation
  • Underground stations and tunnels
  • Freight trains and cargo transportation
  • Interconnected multi-line rail networks
  • Automated signaling and collision prevention
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  • Expanded map size and customization options

Train Simulator PRO USA

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Missions not tracking properly
  • Trains getting stuck or crashing unexpectedly
  • Speed limits changing without warning
  • Inability to reverse or control train direction
  • Frequent app crashes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more train models and customization options
  • Improve mission variety and progression
  • Implement iCloud/cloud save functionality
  • Fix speed limit issues and add more realistic speed limits
  • Improve audio/sound effects (horns, bells, etc.)

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Train Go

One-time11
  • Railroad crossing$0.99
  • Elevated station$0.99
  • 10 Buildings Pack$0.99
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  • 10 Buildings Pack2$0.99
  • 3 Bridges Pack$0.99
  • Local Station$0.99
  • City station$0.99
  • Train Pack 1$1.99
  • 5 Trains Pack 14$1.99
  • 5 Trains Pack 18$1.99
  • 5 Trains Pack 16$1.99
11 purchases

Train Simulator PRO USA

One-time11
  • Special Offer 2A$1.99
  • Special Offer 3A$2.99
  • Handful of Gems$4.99
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  • Special Offer 5A$4.99
  • Special Offer 8A$7.99
  • Small pile of Gems$9.99
  • Special Offer 10A$9.99
  • Special Offer 15A$11.99
  • Oregon DLC$16.99
  • Big pile of Gems$19.99
  • Heaps of Gems$49.99

Questions

Is Train Go free?
Train Go is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Train Simulator PRO USA free?
Train Simulator PRO USA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Train Go or Train Simulator PRO USA?
Train Go is rated higher. Train Go averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Train Simulator PRO USA averages 4.3 from 426 ratings.
Do Train Go or Train Simulator PRO USA have ads?
Both Train Go and Train Simulator PRO USA show ads.
Which is updated more often, Train Go or Train Simulator PRO USA?
Train Go ships an update every 6 weeks, and Train Simulator PRO USA monthly. Most recently, Train Go was updated on October 29, 2026 and Train Simulator PRO USA on October 30, 2026.

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