Comparison

Train Simulator PRO 2018 vs Cruise Train Driver Simulator

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

Head to head
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

About

Cruise Train Driver Simulator

Experience realistic train driving with this simulator. Navigate challenging tracks, manage speed limits, and avoid collisions. Customize your train and carriages for an immersive railway adventure.

Highlights
  • Realistic simulator experience
  • Challenging railway tracks
  • Unique trains to unlock
  • Multiple camera views
  • Easy track changing
  • Addictive gameplay
Features
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Drive the train through a specially designed train engine. Control your luxury train to avoid collisions in signals, always keep an eye on the speed limits. Each environment suggests a train type that is appropriate for the terrain’s specifics. You can also change the train and its carriage cars while you are playing. Another great option is that you can decouple. Stop the train before you enter the danger zone and safely park in the railway station. This train Simulator a super fun and addictive game. It has unique trains, challenging track changing missions, multiple camera views and tremendous train speed to explore! Features: Realistic simulator experience Stunning rail sound effects Perfect 3D graphics and environment Challenging railway tracks Unique trains to unlock Multiple camera views Easy to control and change tracks Multiple camera views Addictive gameplay Perfect for all ages

Screenshots

Train Simulator PRO 20184 screens
Cruise Train Driver Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cruise Train Driver Simulator at Free against Train Simulator PRO 2018's $5.99. Cruise Train Driver Simulator also leads on rating (3.9 vs 3.4) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). Train Simulator PRO 2018's advantage is review sentiment (42% vs 0%) and ratings volume (506 vs 11). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Cruise Train Driver Simulator is free to download; Train Simulator PRO 2018 costs $5.99 up front. Train Simulator PRO 2018 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Cruise Train Driver Simulator sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cruise Train Driver Simulator holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Train Simulator PRO 2018 has 506 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 42% of Train Simulator PRO 2018's written reviews are positive against 0% of Cruise Train Driver Simulator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Train Simulator PRO 2018 ships an update every 6 weeks, Cruise Train Driver Simulator every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Train Simulator PRO 2018 versus Cruise Train Driver Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrain Simulator PRO 2018Cruise Train Driver Simulator
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating3.4 (506 ratings)3.9 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings506 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size828 MB161 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMAGEEKS SCNine Pixels Limited

Customer experience

Train Simulator PRO 2018

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

Cruise Train Driver Simulator

All ratings11 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and 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

Cruise Train Driver Simulator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
10 purchases

Cruise Train Driver Simulator

One-time10
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Train 1$2.99
  • Cash Pack 1$3.99
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  • Train 2$3.99
  • Cash Pack 2$4.99
  • Train 3$5.99
  • Cash Pack 3$6.99
  • Unlock All Trains$8.99
  • Cash Pack 4$8.99
  • Unlock All$16.99

Questions

Is Train Simulator PRO 2018 free?
Train Simulator PRO 2018 costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Cruise Train Driver Simulator free?
Cruise Train Driver Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Train Simulator PRO 2018 or Cruise Train Driver Simulator?
Cruise Train Driver Simulator is rated higher. Train Simulator PRO 2018 averages 3.4 out of 5 from 506 ratings, while Cruise Train Driver Simulator averages 3.9 from 11 ratings.
Do Train Simulator PRO 2018 or Cruise Train Driver Simulator have ads?
Both Train Simulator PRO 2018 and Cruise Train Driver Simulator show ads.
Which is updated more often, Train Simulator PRO 2018 or Cruise Train Driver Simulator?
Train Simulator PRO 2018 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Cruise Train Driver Simulator every 5 days. Most recently, Train Simulator PRO 2018 was updated on October 18, 2026 and Cruise Train Driver Simulator on October 10, 2026.

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