Comparison

Conduct AR! vs Train Simulator

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Conduct AR!

Experience explosive railway action in augmented reality. Command trains, switch tracks, and solve spatial puzzles in diorama worlds set in the old west. Transport passengers and become the ultimate conductor.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality train conduction
  • Challenging action puzzles
  • Intuitive tap controls
  • Passenger transport and star earning
  • Old west diorama worlds
  • Original soundtrack
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Conduct AR! is an epic augmented reality game of explosive railway action. Set in the old west you journey through diorama worlds that unfold right in front of you. Commanding trains, switching tracks and avoiding collisions, playing out in reality on the table in front of you. Look over and around landscapes, solve spatial puzzles and keep the situation under control to become the ultimate conductor in the Wild West. • Conduct trains in beautiful augmented reality on a surface right in front of you, powered by Apple’s ARKit. • Challenging action puzzles that require you to move around your device to explore the world. • Simple and intuitive gameplay for everyone, just tap to start/stop trains and control switches. • Transport passengers on time, earn stars and progress through a journey through the old west. • A standalone experience based on the popular Conduct THIS!, winner of the International Mobile Gaming Awards and played by more than 3 million people. • Fantastic soundtrack by composer Simon Kölle.

About

Train Simulator

Experience realistic train driving with simple one-touch controls. Transport various cargo through diverse landscapes, manage speed and timing, and unlock new challenges. Enjoy endless replayability with fresh contracts and route variations.

Highlights
  • One-touch train controls
  • Modern and classic train selection
  • Diverse cargo transport missions
  • Beautiful landscape environments
  • Signal and traffic management
  • Unlockable challenges and upgrades
Features
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Train Simulator: Cargo Journey puts you in control of modern and classic trains with simple one-touch gameplay that anyone can enjoy. Drive through beautiful jungle landscapes, busy city routes, and open desert tracks while managing speed, timing, and precision. Each run offers new cargo contracts and route variations, keeping gameplay fresh and engaging. Transport logs, oil, coal, and containers while reacting to signals, crossings, and traffic. Earn coins as you play, unlock new challenges, and improve your driving skills over time. Designed for quick sessions and endless replayability, Train Simulator delivers a smooth and relaxing experience with just the right amount of challenge. Whether you enjoy casual driving or mastering perfect timing, every journey is a chance to become a better train driver.

Screenshots

Conduct AR!4 screens
Train Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Train Simulator at 100% against Conduct AR!'s 39%. Train Simulator also leads on price (Free vs $4.99) and rating (5.0 vs 3.5). Conduct AR!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On 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 Simulator is free to download; Conduct AR! costs $4.99 up front. Train Simulator sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Conduct AR! asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Train Simulator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Conduct AR!'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Train Simulator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Conduct AR! ships an update every 3 weeks, Train Simulator every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Conduct AR! versus Train Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConduct AR!Train Simulator
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.5 (31 ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews39.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings31 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB163 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperNorthplayAsif Naeem

Customer experience

Conduct AR!

All ratings31 ratings
Positive61.3%
Neutral6.5%
Negative32.3%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive39.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative53.6%

Train Simulator

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

In-app purchases

None

Conduct AR!

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Train Simulator

One-time5
  • Remove ads$0.99
  • Coins Bundle$0.99
  • Shield Bundle$0.99
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  • Boost Bundle$0.99
  • 100000 Coins$4.99

Questions

Is Conduct AR! free?
Conduct AR! costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Train Simulator free?
Train Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Conduct AR! or Train Simulator?
Train Simulator is rated higher. Conduct AR! averages 3.5 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Train Simulator averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Do Conduct AR! or Train Simulator have ads?
Neither Conduct AR! nor Train Simulator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Conduct AR! or Train Simulator?
Conduct AR! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Train Simulator every 5 months. Most recently, Conduct AR! was updated on October 24, 2026 and Train Simulator on October 21, 2026.

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