Comparison

Train Station Kit vs Train Simulator PRO 2018

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

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About

Train Station Kit

Manage and develop a bustling train station, attracting passengers and customizing trains. Experience a compelling story with engaging side events and a realistic background system that keeps time moving even when the app is closed. Enjoy a charming and relaxing simulation game suitable for all ages.

Highlights
  • Station development and management
  • Attract and manage passengers
  • Train customization
  • Realistic background system
  • Main story and side events
  • Photo mode for trains
  • Cute animal passengers
Features
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A simple station game you can play anytime to pass the time! [Features] - Experience a day in the life of a station—brought to life in stunning detail! - Recreate a bustling hub with over 100,000 daily passengers, all represented by lively characters! - Even when you close the app, time keeps moving with a realistic background system. - Relax and simply watch your station—you’ll find it soothing and enjoyable. - A main story packed with drama, plus tons of fun side events to discover! - Just watching the trains run along the rails is entertaining in itself. - Double the fun by snapping photos of your favorite trains! - Cute animal passengers have joined the fun, making your station even more charming. [Gameplay] Build a brand-new station, place items, and attract more and more passengers! As customers use your station, its reputation grows and the crowd increases. Once you’re stable, decide the direction of development—will your station become a tourist hotspot or a commercial hub? As your station expands, you’ll unlock the train yard, where you can customize trains with your favorite colors and designs! [Story] After a major failure at work, you—once an elite employee—are reassigned to this unusual project. Here, you take on the role of Stationmaster, joined by three energetic “station girls” assigned to support you. Together, you must tackle the ambitious mission of handling 500,000 passengers in a single day. What secrets lie in the Stationmaster’s past…? And what is the true purpose behind this project…? [From the Developers] Because it’s a train-themed game, both adults and kids can enjoy playing together! At first it might feel a little challenging, so we recommend parents play alongside younger kids. We plan to keep adding new elements and features in future updates to make the experience even more fun. We’d love for you to download the game and start building your dream station today!

About

Train Simulator PRO 2018

Experience the thrill of being a train engineer by driving realistic locomotives across a vast US landscape. Manage freight or passenger trains, navigate complex routes, and build a successful railway company. Enjoy stunning graphics and interactive cab controls for an immersive simulation.

Highlights
  • Drive passenger or freight trains
  • Explore 1000 sq miles of terrain
  • 15 cities to visit
  • 6 unique locomotives
  • Interactive engineer's cabin
  • Realistic damage system
  • Dynamic weather and day/night cycle
Features
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Have you ever dreamed of being a train engineer? Train Simulator PRO 2018 will let you drive carefully modeled locomotives leading passenger or freight trains across the eastern half of the US. Whether you like fast passenger locomotives or powerful freight movers able to pull dozens of cars, in our game you will find it all. Whatever you choose, you will have to watch out for speed limits, rail crossings, signals and other trains. Plan your route wisely to maximize profits and create the most powerful railway company in the US! During your travels, you can admire photo-realistic graphics including cities, suburbs, factories, countrysides and much more. Each locomotive includes a carefully-rendered engineer’s cabin with working levers and gauges for maximum realism. However, you have to be careful as driving recklessly or pushing the brakes for too long may damage the train. So put your engineer’s cap on, and let’s get rolling! Main features: ▶ Almost 1000 square miles of terrain ▶ 15 cities to explore and choose job from ▶ 6 unique locomotives ▶ 14 detailed cars (3 passenger and 11 freight) ▶ Locomotives and cars damage system ▶ Locomotive cabs with interactive levers and gauges ▶ Dynamic weather and day/night system ▶ Other trains and traffic on roads ▶ Photo-realistic graphics ▶Advanced signalling and speed limit systems

Screenshots

Train Station Kit4 screens
Train Simulator PRO 20184 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Train Station Kit at 91% against Train Simulator PRO 2018's 42%. Train Station Kit also leads on price (Free vs $5.99) and rating (4.8 vs 3.4). Train Simulator PRO 2018's advantage is ratings volume (506 vs 34). On update cadence 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

Train Station Kit is free to download; Train Simulator PRO 2018 costs $5.99 up front. Train Simulator PRO 2018 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Train Station Kit asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Train Station Kit holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Train Simulator PRO 2018 has 506 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Train Station Kit's written reviews are positive against 42% of Train Simulator PRO 2018's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Train Station Kit ships an update every 2 months, Train Simulator PRO 2018 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Train Station Kit versus Train Simulator PRO 2018: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrain Station KitTrain Simulator PRO 2018
PriceFree — better$5.99
Rating4.8 (34 ratings) — better3.4 (506 ratings)
Positive reviews90.8% of reviews — better41.5% of reviews
Number of ratings34506 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB828 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeryuichiro hinoMAGEEKS SC

Customer experience

Train Station Kit

All ratings34 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral8.8%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews120 reviews
Positive90.8%
Neutral2.5%
Negative6.7%

Train Simulator PRO 2018

All ratings506 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral8.1%
Negative34.8%
Written reviews200 reviews
Positive41.5%
Neutral10.5%
Negative48.0%

Bugs and requests

Train Station Kit

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Train Simulator PRO 2018

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Long trains not recognized at grade crossings
  • Engine damage and repair costs too high
  • Inconsistent speed limit enforcement
  • Missions not starting/completing properly
  • Inability to unload cargo without crashing
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  • Money/coin issues (disappearing, unable to earn enough)

Requested features

10 requests
  • Expand map to include West Coast
  • Add more train models and types (e.g. steam engines)
  • Implement multiplayer functionality
  • Add more camera views and free roam mode
  • Allow customization of trains (colors, logos, etc.)
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  • Implement a creative mode
  • Add ability to sell/trade locomotives and railcars
  • Improve lighting and environment details
  • Implement interactive controls (levers, etc.)
  • Add grade crossing gates and signals

In-app purchases

None

Train Station Kit

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Train Simulator PRO 2018

One-time5
  • Handful of Gems$0.99
  • Pile of Gems$2.99
  • Sack of Gems$4.99
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  • Bucket of Gems$9.99
  • Chest of Gems$19.99

Questions

Is Train Station Kit free?
Train Station Kit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Train Simulator PRO 2018 free?
Train Simulator PRO 2018 costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Train Station Kit or Train Simulator PRO 2018?
Train Station Kit is rated higher. Train Station Kit averages 4.8 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Train Simulator PRO 2018 averages 3.4 from 506 ratings.
Do Train Station Kit or Train Simulator PRO 2018 have ads?
Train Simulator PRO 2018 shows ads; Train Station Kit does not.
Which is updated more often, Train Station Kit or Train Simulator PRO 2018?
Train Station Kit ships an update every 2 months, and Train Simulator PRO 2018 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Train Station Kit was updated on October 16, 2026 and Train Simulator PRO 2018 on October 15, 2026.

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