Comparison

Train Simulator PRO 2018 vs Magic Fish AR

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

Magic Fish AR

Explore a vibrant underwater world in augmented reality. Create and customize your own ecosystem with interactive fish and decorations. Capture stunning AR photos and express yourself with 3D stickers.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality camera
  • Interactive fish ecosystems
  • 3D decorations and stickers
  • AR photography and selfies
  • iMessage sticker pack
  • Safari Mode for random animal generation
Features
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Includes a powerful augmented reality camera app, and a fish themed sticker app for iMessage and FaceTime! - Safari Mode allows you to tap anywhere and create randomly generated animals in the real world! Use the 3D Camera to take amazing photographs in augmented reality, including selfies!  - 3D Stickers can be scaled with a pinch, or draw fascinating shapes and lines using the colors available in the 3D Brush! - Transform the world around you with 3D Decorations like crabs, seaweed, and pool floaties! Tap anywhere to use the 3D Cursor as a shortcut to reach art supplies, create a fish, and more!  - After you enable the included iMessage sticker pack, press and hold a sticker to place it anywhere in your conversations! This app is built using our powerful reality engine AugmaOS, capable of supporting 1000+ live fish! Every fish is individually influenced by the art and the environment you create! Simply tap any animal to grab it and relocate wherever you please!

Screenshots

Train Simulator PRO 20184 screens
Magic Fish AR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Magic Fish AR at 4.7 against Train Simulator PRO 2018's 3.4. Magic Fish AR also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 42%) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). Train Simulator PRO 2018's advantage is ratings volume (507 vs 13) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). 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 Simulator PRO 2018 costs $5.99 and Magic Fish AR $0.99 up front. Train Simulator PRO 2018 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Magic Fish AR asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Magic Fish AR holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Train Simulator PRO 2018 has 507 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Train Simulator PRO 2018's written reviews are positive against 83% of Magic Fish AR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Train Simulator PRO 2018 ships an update every 6 weeks, Magic Fish AR monthly. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Train Simulator PRO 2018 versus Magic Fish AR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrain Simulator PRO 2018Magic Fish AR
Price$5.99$0.99 — better
Rating3.4 (507 ratings)4.7 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.5% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings507 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size828 MB462 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMAGEEKS SCCasey Pollock

Customer experience

Train Simulator PRO 2018

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

Magic Fish AR

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

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

Magic Fish AR

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
None

Magic Fish AR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Train Simulator PRO 2018 free?
Train Simulator PRO 2018 costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Magic Fish AR free?
Magic Fish AR costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Train Simulator PRO 2018 or Magic Fish AR?
Magic Fish AR is rated higher. Train Simulator PRO 2018 averages 3.4 out of 5 from 507 ratings, while Magic Fish AR averages 4.7 from 13 ratings.
Do Train Simulator PRO 2018 or Magic Fish AR have ads?
Train Simulator PRO 2018 shows ads; Magic Fish AR does not.
Which is updated more often, Train Simulator PRO 2018 or Magic Fish AR?
Train Simulator PRO 2018 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Magic Fish AR monthly. Most recently, Train Simulator PRO 2018 was updated on November 2, 2026 and Magic Fish AR on November 2, 2026.

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