Train Simulator PRO 2018 vs TrainSet 3D Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
TrainSet 3D Pro
Create and operate your own miniature railway world. Design intricate track layouts with a vast selection of pieces and populate your scenes with diverse scenery. Customize your trains with a wide array of cars for a personalized simulation experience.
- Realistic 3D model train simulation
- Design custom track layouts
- Extensive library of scenery pieces
- Mix and match train cars
- Multiple themed scenery sets
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TrainSet 3D Pro is a complete and realistic model-train simulation. Design your layout, build it, and run your train in it. A large library of pieces is available to fill your scene. Choose from 25 different track and road pieces, and hundreds of different scenery pieces; sets include rural, urban, suburban, old west, trees/hedges/shrubberies, and trailer park. Also included are four complete trains, with over 30 different cars that you can mix and match in any combination.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: TrainSet 3D Pro at 100% against Train Simulator PRO 2018's 42%. TrainSet 3D Pro also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). Train Simulator PRO 2018's advantage is ratings volume (507 vs 9) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On chart position 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
Train Simulator PRO 2018 costs $5.99 and TrainSet 3D Pro $1.99 up front. Train Simulator PRO 2018 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. TrainSet 3D Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
TrainSet 3D Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Train Simulator PRO 2018 has 507 ratings behind it against 9, 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 100% of TrainSet 3D Pro's.
| Parameter | Train Simulator PRO 2018 | TrainSet 3D Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | 3.4 (507 ratings) | 5.0 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 41.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 507 — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #180 — better | #196 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 828 MB | 273 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MAGEEKS SC | Polyhedron Learning Media, Inc. |
Customer experience
Train Simulator PRO 2018
TrainSet 3D Pro
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
TrainSet 3D Pro
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Train Simulator PRO 2018
- 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
TrainSet 3D Pro
No in-app purchases
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