Comparison

Train Simulator PRO 2018 vs Truck 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

Truck Simulator

Experience the ultimate truck simulation and business management game. Establish your logistics company, build a fleet of licensed trucks, and conquer global routes. Compete in multiplayer events or manage your business for maximum profit.

Highlights
  • Licensed trucks from Mercedes-Benz, Scania, and DAF
  • Multiplayer seasons with cargo transport and races
  • Establish and manage a global logistics company
  • Build and customize your truck fleet
  • Transport cargo across over 100 cities
  • Participate in freight stock auctions
  • Realistic weather and road conditions
Features
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Official Mercedes-Benz, Scania and DAF licensed trucks are waiting for you. With officially licensed Michelin tires, trucks conquer even the toughest roads! From the producers of Bus Simulator : Ultimate, played by more than 350+ million players, brand new game Truck Simulator : Ultimate. Simulation and Tycoon combined in one game for the first time in the world. Establish your company, hire employees, expand your fleet. Become the king of the roads as you travel the world from one end to the other. Establish your company in the world's leading countries such as the United States, China, Canada, Russia, Germany, Italy, France, Spain, Netherlands, Turkey, South Korea, Japan, Brazil, Azerbaijan and become the world's largest logistics company. Truck Simulator Game Features - Multiplayer season. You can either carry joint cargo or participate in races. A brand new multiplayer experience awaits you. - Transport a wide variety of cargo in over 100 cities - Participate in auctions on the freight stocks and earn higher profits - Manage your own business - Build your own truck fleet - Hire employees and manage your company for maximum profit - Design your offices the way you want - Update your trucks with lamps, Bumper, horn, cockpit lights and more modification options - 42+ Amazing Trucks - Play with American Trucks and European Trucks - Used Trucks Market - Detailed Cockpits - Rest areas. You can now order food and beverages at the rest areas. - DLC mode system - More than 25 language support - More than 250 radio stations - Highway Toll roads - Realistic Weather Forecast - Village, City, Highway roads More features will continue to be added! ------------------------------- SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS Subscription options In our game we have the following subscription offer: Service name: Vip Ultimate Vip Ultimate Membership offers monthly subscription. You can play multiplayer as long as you are subscribed! Gain monthly money,gold,truck and remove all of the ads after the trial period. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. You can turn off the auto-renew for the subscription whenever you want in the settings if your iTunes account. Check https://support.apple.com/HT202039 When your current trial/subscription period expires, you will be unsubscribed. The current active subscription period cannot be canceled. Mercedes-Benz are the intellectual property of Mercedes-Benz Group AG. They are used by Zuuks Games under license. Setra and/or the design of the enclosed product are the intellectual property of Daimler Truck AG. All truck-specific/bus-specific claims, trademarks, logos and designs may be intellectual property of Daimler Truck AG and are used by Zuuks Games under license. Terms of services: https://www.zuuks.com/term.html Privacy Policy: https://www.zuuks.com/terms-privacy For any inquires and opinions please contact us on help@zuuks.com. _________________________________________________________________ Official website: https://www.zuuks.com Follow us on TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@zuuks.games Follow us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSZ5daJft7LuWzSyjdp_8HA Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zuuks.games Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZuuksGames

Screenshots

Train Simulator PRO 20184 screens
Truck Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Truck Simulator at Free against Train Simulator PRO 2018's $5.99. Truck Simulator also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.4) and ratings volume (245K vs 506). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position 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

Truck 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 Truck Simulator sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Truck Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Truck Simulator has 245K ratings behind it against 506, 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 51% of Truck Simulator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Train Simulator PRO 2018 ships an update every 6 weeks, Truck Simulator fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Train Simulator PRO 2018 versus Truck Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrain Simulator PRO 2018Truck Simulator
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating3.4 (506 ratings)4.5 (245K ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.5% of reviews51.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings506245K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#107 — better#204
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size828 MB1.9 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMAGEEKS SCZuuks Games

Customer experience

Train Simulator PRO 2018

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

Truck Simulator

All ratings245,231 ratings
Positive87.2%
Neutral3.9%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews3,288 reviews
Positive51.2%
Neutral12.2%
Negative36.6%

User reviews

Train Simulator PRO 2018

From 506 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Best train game ever
  • 🚀 Awesome game
  • 🚀 Excellent
  • 🚀 High quality
  • 🚀 Great graphics and gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes
  • 🐛 Glitches
  • 🐛 Money issues
  • 🐛 Lack of features
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

Truck Simulator

From 245K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great game
  • 🚚 Realistic trucks and driving
  • 🎨 Stunning graphics
  • 🎧 Good radio/music
  • 👍 Fun and addictive

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🚦 Traffic light issues
  • 🚗 AI driver behavior problems
  • 💰 Expensive trucks and upgrades
  • 📺 Too many ads

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

Truck Simulator

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Trailer glitches and issues with completing deliveries
  • Trucks getting stuck or glitching out
  • Saved games not loading properly
  • Game crashes and freezes
  • Disappearing map and road issues

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add more American truck models
  • Improve customization options
  • Implement manual transmission and engine tuning
  • Allow free roam and more detailed cities
  • Improve radio with more stations and user music
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  • Add more realistic driving features (e.g. parking brake, engine checks)

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

Truck Simulator

Subscriptions1
  • Vip Ultimate$4.991 Month
One-time9
  • Vip Upgrade$1.99
  • Small Package$6.99
  • Medium Package$7.99
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  • ULTIMATE DAYS$7.99
  • Big Package$8.99
  • 750.000 Money$8.99
  • Mega Discount$9.99
  • 1000 Gold$9.99
  • Welcome Mercedes-Benz$19.99

Questions

Is Train Simulator PRO 2018 free?
Train Simulator PRO 2018 costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Truck Simulator free?
Truck Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Train Simulator PRO 2018 or Truck Simulator?
Truck Simulator is rated higher. Train Simulator PRO 2018 averages 3.4 out of 5 from 506 ratings, while Truck Simulator averages 4.5 from 245K ratings.
Do Train Simulator PRO 2018 or Truck Simulator have ads?
Both Train Simulator PRO 2018 and Truck Simulator show ads.
Which is updated more often, Train Simulator PRO 2018 or Truck Simulator?
Train Simulator PRO 2018 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Truck Simulator fortnightly. Most recently, Train Simulator PRO 2018 was updated on September 24, 2026 and Truck Simulator on September 26, 2026.
Which is more popular, Train Simulator PRO 2018 or Truck Simulator?
Train Simulator PRO 2018 currently peaks at #107 in the App Store charts, and Truck Simulator at #204. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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