Comparison

Local Train Simulator vs Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway)

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

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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 Crew Sim 2 (Railway)

Experience railway operations as either a driver or conductor. Manage doors, ensure passenger safety, and navigate the train to its destination. Choose between distinct modes for varied gameplay.

Highlights
  • Driver Mode
  • Conductor Mode
  • One-man Operator Mode
  • Door operation
  • Safety checks
  • Emergency stops
Features
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You can play both "driver" and "conductor" modes. ・In the "Conductor Mode," you will open and close doors and check for safety as you drive the tram to the end of the line. If the train is about to collide with a passenger, you can arrange for an emergency stop without hesitation. ・In "Driver Mode," you drive the Railway to the end of the line. The doors are opened and closed by the conductor. ・In "One-man Operator Mode," you are in charge of operating the doors in addition to driving the train.

Screenshots

Local Train Simulator4 screens
Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway) at 4.7 against Local Train Simulator's 4.4. Local Train Simulator's advantage is ratings volume (169 vs 13). On price, review sentiment, 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. Local Train Simulator sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway) sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway) holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Local Train Simulator has 169 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Local Train Simulator's written reviews are positive against 88% of Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Local Train Simulator versus Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLocal Train SimulatorTrain Crew Sim 2 (Railway)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (169 ratings)4.7 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.7% of reviews88.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings169 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size207 MB469 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHighbrow InteractiveHiromi Hakozaki

Customer experience

Local Train Simulator

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

Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway)

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews75 reviews
Positive88.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative8.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Local Train Simulator

One-time6
  • 1500 Cash Pack$1.49
  • 3000 Cash$1.99
  • 7000 Cash$2.49
Show 3 more
  • Remove Ads$3.69
  • 16000 cash$4.49
  • 50000 Cash$5.99
8 purchases

Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway)

One-time8
  • LED Headlight$0.99
  • Unlock the 4000 Series Train$1.99
  • Unlock Vehicles$1.99
Show 5 more
  • Unlock Stages$1.99
  • Unlock Series 10000 train$1.99
  • Unlock Series 100 train$1.99
  • Unlock Limited Express$1.99
  • Ad-Free Play$1.99

Questions

Is Local Train Simulator free?
Local Train Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway) free?
Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Local Train Simulator or Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway)?
Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway) is rated higher. Local Train Simulator averages 4.4 out of 5 from 169 ratings, while Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway) averages 4.7 from 13 ratings.
Do Local Train Simulator or Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway) have ads?
Both Local Train Simulator and Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway) show ads.
Which is updated more often, Local Train Simulator or Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway)?
Local Train Simulator ships an update every 3 weeks, and Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway) every 3 weeks. Most recently, Local Train Simulator was updated on November 11, 2026 and Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway) on November 7, 2026.

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