Comparison

Train Simulator PRO 2018 vs Train Roller Coaster

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 Roller Coaster

Navigate complex train tracks like a maze, controlling a high-speed bullet train. Experience realistic speed, thrilling roller coaster-like courses, and diverse environments. Enjoy intuitive gameplay with master controls for an immersive driving simulation.

Highlights
  • Realistic sense of speed
  • Master controller for train control
  • Roller coaster-like courses
  • Multiple stages and paths
  • Intuitive gameplay
  • Diverse environments
Features
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Train Coaster - High-speed Bullet Train is a train app that's really easy to use! Anyone can use the app intuitively without any instructions and feel as if they were driving a bullet train. Complete different stages and scenarios by driving the bullet train and navigating the train tracks that branch out like a maze. ●Realistic sense of speed! The speed of the bullet train changes as it travels up and down the winding slopes! You can even reach speeds as high as ●●●km/h!! ●Use the master controller to freely control the bullet train! Experience what it feels like to drive a bullet train by reversing up slopes, using emergency brakes, and so on! ●Enjoy thrilling roller coaster-like courses with ups and downs! After making your way uphill, the train will pick up speed as you drive downhill! You can even go round a full loop! ●Choose from different stages and paths to enjoy a wide range of scenarios! The bullet train runs through stages such as an urban city, a peaceful mountain, and an amusement park! You will find different places such as railway bridges, tunnels, and rail yards at the end of different paths! How to play the game - Choose your favorite stage where you will drive the train. - The train that you drive is random. - Change the speed of the train using the up and down controls of the master controller. - Change the destination of the train using the path button. - Sound the train whistle using the whistle button. - You can stop the train at stations, chase other trains around, and enjoy the drive in your favorite way!

Screenshots

Train Simulator PRO 20184 screens
Train Roller Coaster3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Train Roller Coaster at 89% against Train Simulator PRO 2018's 42%. Train Roller Coaster also leads on price (Free vs $5.99) and rating (4.7 vs 3.4). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads 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 Roller Coaster 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 Roller Coaster asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Train Roller Coaster holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 507 and 191 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Train Simulator PRO 2018's written reviews are positive against 89% of Train Roller Coaster's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Train Simulator PRO 2018 ships an update every 6 weeks, Train Roller Coaster every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Train Simulator PRO 2018 versus Train Roller Coaster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrain Simulator PRO 2018Train Roller Coaster
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating3.4 (507 ratings)4.7 (191 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.5% of reviews88.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings507 — better191
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size828 MB119 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMAGEEKS SCmonois Inc.

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 Roller Coaster

All ratings191 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%

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 Roller Coaster

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 Roller Coaster

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 Roller Coaster free?
Train Roller Coaster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Train Simulator PRO 2018 or Train Roller Coaster?
Train Roller Coaster is rated higher. Train Simulator PRO 2018 averages 3.4 out of 5 from 507 ratings, while Train Roller Coaster averages 4.7 from 191 ratings.
Do Train Simulator PRO 2018 or Train Roller Coaster have ads?
Both Train Simulator PRO 2018 and Train Roller Coaster show ads.
Which is updated more often, Train Simulator PRO 2018 or Train Roller Coaster?
Train Simulator PRO 2018 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Train Roller Coaster every 2 months. Most recently, Train Simulator PRO 2018 was updated on November 2, 2026 and Train Roller Coaster on November 3, 2026.

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