Comparison

Local Train Simulator vs Train And Rail Yard Simulator

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

Head to head
About

Local Train Simulator

Experience the bustling Mumbai local train system with realistic routes, authentic trains, and dynamic weather. Navigate through detailed stations and enjoy a new career mode with unique 'Experiences' that capture the spirit of Mumbai rail travel.

Highlights
  • Realistic Mumbai local train routes
  • Fully functional signaling system
  • Detailed station designs
  • Authentic local train models
  • Interior coach views
  • New 'Experiences' career mode
  • Dynamic weather and time of day
Features
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Available Stations: Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus - Byculla - Dadar - Kurla - Ghatkopar - Thane - Dombivli - Kalyan. ---------------------- Local Train Simulator: India is another one-of-a-kind of train simulation game from the house of “Highbrow Interactive”, the creators of the ground-breaking “Euro Train Simulator" and the chart-topping “Indian Train Simulator”. Local Train Simulator will boast all the features that helped “Indian Train Simulator” carve a niche for itself in the mobile simulation space - and in turn gathering thousands of die-hard fans. From track changing, fully functional signalling system, realistic and route-specific trains, passengers, varied weather options to complete control over settings, “Local Train Simulator” offers everything you have come to expect from a Highbrow Interactive simulation game and more. During its release, the game features the Central Line of the Mumbai Suburban Railway connecting Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus with Kalyan Jn. The routes has been designed keeping in mind all the things that make Mumbai such a unique and fascinating city. From skyscrapers to bastis, the spirit of Mumbai shines through in the game. For the first time, we are introducing a new kind of Career mode featuring uniquely designed levels divided into categories called “Experiences”. Our intention has been to recreate the ambience that people associate with rail travel. The conditions range from different weathers, times of the day and special occasions - all brought to life using exquisite ambient sounds and a wide variety of passengers. From catching a train when dawn breaks in “Early Morning”, the hustle and bustle of going to work during “Rush Hour”, the consistency and punctuality of the “Dabbawalas”, to the festive atmosphere that prevails during Ganesh Chaturthi - the experiences will transport you to the heart of Mumbai. As always, the game will feature the authentic local train that currently operates in Mumbai. Another big feature of “Local Train Simulator” is the interior view of the coaches. This feature has been a long time coming and we finally decided to launch it with this game. FEATURES: 1. Track Change: A fully realised track changing functionality has been implemented, as like Indian Train Simulator. 2. Signal: Fully functional signalling system has been bring into play. While waiting for the signal to turn Green, players will be able to see which other trains are currently occupying their path. 3. A Message System is in place to notify user of every activity happening within the game, offering suggestions when deemed necessary to information about penalty and bonus. The categories are Speed, Station, Track Switch, Route, Signal. 4. Stations: The stations were designed to capture the feel of being in Mumbai local railway station.From the kiosks to the advertisement boards, the attention to detail is extreme. 5. Train Interior: For the first time, you will be able to view the interior of the bogie with the passengers. 6. Camera angles: multiple and interesting camera angles have been provided: Driver,Cabin,Overhead,Bird’s Eye, Reverse,Signal, Orbit and Passenger, Interior Passenger Cabin, Window and Door. Thank you for being with us always and making the “Indian Train Simulator” a mega successful game. We have tried to make the "Local Train Simulator" in such a way that will make you feel of being traveling in the actual Mumbai route in a Mumbai local train. Your recommendations will be highly appreciated. Feel free to suggest your own ideas in the comments section and the one which gets most number of responses will be made available in the game very soon. If you have any issue with the game, feel free to write to us and we assure you we will resolve them in an update. You do not have to give us a low rating to get our attention. As always, we are listening! Join the official Facebook group for Local Train Simulator: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1641719206148118/

About

Train And Rail Yard Simulator

Experience life as a train engineer. Drive powerful locomotives, deliver freight cars to various yards, and manage your trains by coupling and decoupling cars. Navigate complex rail yards using switches.

Highlights
  • Drive locomotives
  • Deliver freight cars
  • Couple and decouple cars
  • Operate railroad switches
  • Navigate rail yards
Features
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Train and rail yard simulator lets you step into the shoes of a train engineer. Climb into a cab of a powerful locomotive and deliver freight cars to different yards around the map. Split and build your trains by coupling and decoupling rail cars and engines. Operate railroad switches to navigate your trains around yards and through junctions.

Screenshots

Local Train Simulator4 screens
Train And Rail Yard Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Local Train Simulator at every 3 weeks against Train And Rail Yard Simulator's every 27 months. Train And Rail Yard Simulator's advantage is ratings volume (775 vs 169). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. Local Train Simulator sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Train And Rail Yard Simulator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Local Train Simulator against 4.4 for Train And Rail Yard Simulator. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 169 and 775 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Local Train Simulator's written reviews are positive against 81% of Train And Rail Yard Simulator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Local Train Simulator ships an update every 3 weeks, Train And Rail Yard Simulator every 27 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Local Train Simulator versus Train And Rail Yard Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLocal Train SimulatorTrain And Rail Yard Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (169 ratings)4.4 (775 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.7% of reviews — better80.9% of reviews
Number of ratings169775 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 27 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size207 MB191 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHighbrow InteractiveBlumentals Solutions SIA

Customer experience

Local Train Simulator

All ratings163 ratings
Positive84.7%
Neutral4.9%
Negative10.4%
Written reviews141 reviews
Positive83.7%
Neutral9.2%
Negative7.1%

Train And Rail Yard Simulator

All ratings756 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral5.8%
Negative8.6%
Written reviews329 reviews
Positive80.9%
Neutral7.6%
Negative11.6%

Bugs and requests

Local Train Simulator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Train And Rail Yard Simulator

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inability to update the game on iOS
  • Trains flying off the tracks at high speeds
  • Cars not behaving as expected in certain scenarios
  • Coupler and light issues on some locomotives
  • Difficulty controlling the player's movement

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more trains and locomotives
  • Implement a passenger mode
  • Allow building custom tracks and routes
  • Improve physics and derailment system
  • Add more detailed environments and scenery

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Local Train Simulator

One-time6
  • 1500 Cash Pack$1.49
  • 3000 Cash$1.99
  • 7000 Cash$2.49
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  • Remove Ads$3.69
  • 16000 cash$4.49
  • 50000 Cash$5.99
1 purchases

Train And Rail Yard Simulator

One-time1
  • Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Local Train Simulator free?
Local Train Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Train And Rail Yard Simulator free?
Train And Rail Yard Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Local Train Simulator or Train And Rail Yard Simulator?
Train And Rail Yard Simulator is rated higher. Local Train Simulator averages 4.4 out of 5 from 169 ratings, while Train And Rail Yard Simulator averages 4.4 from 775 ratings.
Do Local Train Simulator or Train And Rail Yard Simulator have ads?
Both Local Train Simulator and Train And Rail Yard Simulator show ads.
Which is updated more often, Local Train Simulator or Train And Rail Yard Simulator?
Local Train Simulator ships an update every 3 weeks, and Train And Rail Yard Simulator every 27 months. Most recently, Local Train Simulator was updated on November 11, 2026 and Train And Rail Yard Simulator on November 7, 2026.

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