Comparison

Train Simulator PRO 2018 vs Train Driver

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

Train Driver

Experience the thrill of driving various trains, from bullet trains to freight and metro, on diverse tracks. Enjoy immersive scenery with zoom and adjustable viewpoints. Compete with friends for high scores in this endless, family-friendly simulation game.

Highlights
  • Select from bullet, freight, and metro trains
  • Choose from various tracks
  • Control train speed
  • Zoom and change viewpoints
  • Take and share snapshots
  • Endless gameplay
  • Compete for high scores
Features
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Train Driver is a game for all family members to enjoy.  Select a train from a list of colourful trains including bullet trains, freight trains and metro/city trains. Also, you can select a track for the train to use. After selecting the train and the track you can control the speed of the train as you enjoy the scenery.  Don't forget to zoom in and out of the scenes to get a closer look of the train and the surroundings. You can also change your viewpoint with your fingers as the trains navigate the different tracks. View the trains from the top or the sides or even the front!! You can take snapshots of the different scenes using the iPhone/iPad snapshot built in feature. And you can send these snapshots to your friends and family. The snapshots are endless. The game is endless! Compete with your friends to see who scores the most points and drives the trains faster. This is a very addictive game suitable for all family members of all ages.

Screenshots

Train Simulator PRO 20184 screens
Train Driver3 screens

Verdict

The call

Train Simulator PRO 2018 and Train Driver both sit at 3.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Train Driver's written reviews are positive against 42% of Train Simulator PRO 2018's. Train Driver also leads on price (Free vs $5.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). Train Simulator PRO 2018's advantage is ratings volume (507 vs 8). On rating 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 Driver 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 Driver asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.4 for Train Simulator PRO 2018 against 3.4 for Train Driver. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Train Simulator PRO 2018 has 507 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of Train Simulator PRO 2018's written reviews are positive against 100% of Train Driver's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Train Simulator PRO 2018 ships an update every 6 weeks, Train Driver daily. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Train Simulator PRO 2018 versus Train Driver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrain Simulator PRO 2018Train Driver
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating3.4 (507 ratings)3.4 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings507 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size828 MB93 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMAGEEKS SCEmad Attia

Customer experience

Train Simulator PRO 2018

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

Train Driver

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Train Driver

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

Train Driver

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 Train Driver free?
Train Driver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Train Simulator PRO 2018 or Train Driver?
Train Driver is rated higher. Train Simulator PRO 2018 averages 3.4 out of 5 from 507 ratings, while Train Driver averages 3.4 from 8 ratings.
Do Train Simulator PRO 2018 or Train Driver have ads?
Train Simulator PRO 2018 shows ads; Train Driver does not.
Which is updated more often, Train Simulator PRO 2018 or Train Driver?
Train Simulator PRO 2018 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Train Driver daily. Most recently, Train Simulator PRO 2018 was updated on October 21, 2026 and Train Driver on October 6, 2026.

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