# USA Simulator Pro 2 vs Train Manager

The clearest difference is price: Train Manager at Free against USA Simulator Pro 2's $1.99. Train Manager also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.4) and ratings volume (927 vs 5). USA Simulator Pro 2's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Train Manager is free to download; USA Simulator Pro 2 costs $1.99 up front. USA Simulator Pro 2 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Train Manager sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Train Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Train Manager has 927 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of USA Simulator Pro 2's written reviews are positive against 52% of Train Manager's.

## The numbers

| Metric | USA Simulator Pro 2 | Train Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usa-simulator-pro-2/id1237370187/reviews) | **[4.8 (927 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-manager-2026/id6448614242/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **927** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **52.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 84 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OXIWYLE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1173670374) | [Xombat ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/453573467) |

## What reviewers say

### USA Simulator Pro 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usa-simulator-pro-2/id1237370187)

Experience the life of a country's leader. Make strategic decisions, manage resources, and develop your nation. Trade, build, and appoint ministers to create a prosperous society.

**Highlights:** Country leadership simulation, Strategic decision-making, Resource management, Economic development, Nation building, Minister appointments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Commander of the National Guard | $0.99 | one-time |
| Director of Fiscal Services | $0.99 | one-time |
| Disable rating dropping | $0.99 | one-time |
| Liberalism | $0.99 | one-time |
| Minister of Defence | $0.99 | one-time |
| Minister of Emergency Situations | $0.99 | one-time |
| The nuclear program | $0.99 | one-time |
| +10 000 000 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 4 in 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| +100 000 per day | $3.99 | one-time |
| +1 000 000 per day | $10.99 | one-time |


### Train Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-manager-2026/id6448614242)

Build and manage your own railroad empire from scratch. Compete globally, schedule international routes, and track your trains live. Choose between easy or realistic gameplay modes to become a railway mogul.

**Highlights:** Manage your own railroad empire, Create and schedule international routes, Track trains live, Realistic gameplay modes, Manage staff and invest in companies, Customize and upgrade trains

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Deal | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mini Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rookie Deal | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rookie Deal | $5.99 | one-time |
| Standard Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Rookie Deal | $6.99 | one-time |
| Kickstarter Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Journeyman Deal | $9.99 | one-time |
| Expert Deal | $22.99 | one-time |
| Premium Package | $22.99 | one-time |
| Jumbo Package | $49.99 | one-time |
| Mega Package | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game
- 🚀 Realistic train operations
- 👍 Easy to learn
- 👍 Clear and easy to understand user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- 💰 Requires paying to progress
- 🕰️ Slow pace of the game
- 🚂 Limited train selection, especially for certain regions

**Reported bugs**

- Endless blue screen on launch
- Game freezes or crashes
- Issues with loading and logging in
- Inability to depart trains or make purchases

**Requested features**

- Add more train models and liveries
- Implement sandbox mode
- Add train timetables and running maps
- Allow trains to run automatically between destinations
- Improve the ticketing system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is USA Simulator Pro 2 free?

USA Simulator Pro 2 costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Train Manager free?

Train Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, USA Simulator Pro 2 or Train Manager?

Train Manager is rated higher. USA Simulator Pro 2 averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Train Manager averages 4.8 from 927 ratings.

### Do USA Simulator Pro 2 or Train Manager have ads?

Neither USA Simulator Pro 2 nor Train Manager shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*