Comparison

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.

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

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.

Highlights
  • Drive the tornado
  • Lift and toss objects
  • Realistic rain effects
  • Thunder effects
  • Time limit challenges
Features
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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

Screenshots

Train Simulator PRO 20184 screens
Tornado Rain and Thunder Sim4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Train Simulator PRO 2018 versus Tornado Rain and Thunder Sim: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrain Simulator PRO 2018Tornado Rain and Thunder Sim
Price$5.99 — better$9.99
Rating3.4 (507 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings507 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 50 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size828 MB538 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMAGEEKS SCRandall Gonzalez

Customer experience

Train Simulator PRO 2018

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

Tornado Rain and Thunder Sim

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

Tornado Rain and Thunder Sim

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

Tornado Rain and Thunder Sim

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 Tornado Rain and Thunder Sim free?
Tornado Rain and Thunder Sim costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Train Simulator PRO 2018 or Tornado Rain and Thunder Sim have ads?
Train Simulator PRO 2018 shows ads; Tornado Rain and Thunder Sim does not.
Which is updated more often, Train Simulator PRO 2018 or Tornado Rain and Thunder Sim?
Train Simulator PRO 2018 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Tornado Rain and Thunder Sim every 50 months. Most recently, Train Simulator PRO 2018 was updated on October 21, 2026 and Tornado Rain and Thunder Sim on October 3, 2026.

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