Train Simulator PRO 2018 vs Tornado Rain and Thunder Sim
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
Tornado Rain and Thunder Sim
Experience the destructive power of a tornado in this simulation game. Drive the tornado through a city, lifting and tossing objects within a time limit. The game also features realistic rain and thunder effects.
- Drive the tornado
- Lift and toss objects
- Realistic rain effects
- Thunder effects
- Time limit challenges
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Simulate the drive of a Tornado with Rain and Thunders around the city within a time limit. Features: - You can drive the Tornado - Lots of object can be lifted and turned around by the Tornado - Rain and Thunders were added
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tornado Rain and Thunder Sim at 100% against Train Simulator PRO 2018's 42%. Tornado Rain and Thunder Sim also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). Train Simulator PRO 2018's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 50 months) and price ($5.99 vs $9.99). On 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 Tornado Rain and Thunder Sim $9.99 up front. Train Simulator PRO 2018 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Tornado Rain and Thunder Sim asks for nothing beyond the download.
Train Simulator PRO 2018 ships an update every 6 weeks, Tornado Rain and Thunder Sim every 50 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Train Simulator PRO 2018 | Tornado Rain and Thunder Sim |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 3.4 (507 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 41.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 507 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 50 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 828 MB | 538 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | MAGEEKS SC | Randall Gonzalez |
Customer experience
Train Simulator PRO 2018
Tornado Rain and Thunder Sim
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
Tornado Rain and Thunder Sim
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
Tornado Rain and Thunder Sim
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Train Simulator PRO 2018 free?
Is Tornado Rain and Thunder Sim free?
Do Train Simulator PRO 2018 or Tornado Rain and Thunder Sim have ads?
Which is updated more often, Train Simulator PRO 2018 or Tornado Rain and Thunder Sim?
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