Train Driver 2018 vs Train Simulator PRO USA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Train Driver 2018
Experience the thrill of operating various trains across a vast North American open world. Haul passengers or freight, manage different locomotive types, and enjoy realistic graphics and dynamic weather. Challenge friends with online rankings.
- Open World Map (North America)
- Multiple Train Types (steam, diesel, electric)
- Passenger and Freight Hauling
- Next-Gen Graphics
- Dynamic Weather Conditions
- Online Rankings
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Train Driver 2018 is the newest train simulator that will let you experience the real trains world! A huge Open World Map, amazing trains, unique features will make you feel like a real train mechanic! Travel across North America, carry people or haul freight trains! You will be able to drive steam, diesel or electric locomotives! Get Train Driver 2018 now, the best Train Simulator on the market! "Features: - Open World Map - North America - Different trains to drive (steam, diesel, electric, freight, inter-city, subway) - Unique Features - Next-Gen Graphics - Open/Close Doors - Realistic People Animations - Dynamic Weather Conditions - Amazing landscapes: city, countryside, mountain, desert and snow - Intuitive train controls - Detailed Interiors - Challenge your friends with Online rankings"
Train Simulator PRO USA
Experience a realistic train simulation with a vast USA map, diverse train cars, and authentic stations. Drive locomotives, manage freight, and become a railway tycoon in this open-world game.
- Vast USA map
- Diverse train cars and cargo
- Realistic locomotives
- Authentic stations
- Freight management for profit
- Open-world exploration
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Tracks. Diesel. Railroad. Huge Map of the USA. Train Cars. Coal, Tractor or even Tank Freight. Authentic Stations. Realistic Locomotives. Picturesque Scenery. Passenger Wagons. Railway Turntable. Air Brakes. Long Haul. Open World. FREE. With lots of Air Hissing and Steam. The list goes on and on. Don’t hesitate no more - just download now! Train Simulator PRO USA gives you all you could imagine from a realistic train simulator. Jump into the driver's cabin, use coupling to attach your railway trucks and drive your goods to make the highest profit. With tons of challenges to complete, over dozen different railcars and cargo types, numerous realistic cities and stations to unlock and explore and above all beautiful scenery of the United States of America which you can discover through the windows of the most iconic passenger and freight locomotives this game is a must for every simulator fan out there. Download and become a railway tycoon now!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Train Simulator PRO USA at 4.3 against Train Driver 2018's 3.3. Train Driver 2018's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Train Driver 2018 sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Train Simulator PRO USA sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Train Simulator PRO USA holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 353 and 349 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 41% and 41% positive.
Train Driver 2018 ships an update every 6 days, Train Simulator PRO USA monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Train Driver 2018 | Train Simulator PRO USA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (353 ratings) | 4.3 (349 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 41.3% of reviews — better | 40.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 353 — better | 349 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 432 MB | 2.8 GB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexandru Marusac | MAGEEKS SC |
Customer experience
Train Driver 2018
Train Simulator PRO USA
User reviews
Train Driver 2018
From 353 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great graphics
- 🚃 Realistic train simulation
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🌇 Diverse locations
- 🎮 Fun for train enthusiasts
Room to improve
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🕹️ Poor controls and navigation
- ⏱️ Slow train speeds
- 🚦 Unrealistic speed limits
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
Train Simulator PRO USA
From 349 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great graphics
- 🚂 Realistic train simulation
- 👍 Relaxing gameplay
- 🎮 Enjoyable overall
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Difficult progression without spending money
- 🚦 Inconsistent speed limit enforcement
Bugs and requests
Train Driver 2018
Reported bugs
5 issues- Trains get stuck on tracks
- GPS and navigation issues
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent speed limits
- Cargo loading problems
Requested features
5 requests- Add steam locomotives
- Improve camera angles and views
- Increase route and train variety
- Implement more realistic physics
- Reduce advertisements
Train Simulator PRO USA
Reported bugs
5 issues- Missions not tracking properly
- Trains getting stuck or crashing unexpectedly
- Speed limits changing without warning
- Inability to reverse or control train direction
- Frequent app crashes
Requested features
5 requests- Add more train models and customization options
- Improve mission variety and progression
- Implement iCloud/cloud save functionality
- Fix speed limit issues and add more realistic speed limits
- Improve audio/sound effects (horns, bells, etc.)
In-app purchases
Train Driver 2018
- 100,000 Coins$1.99
- Remove Ads$1.99
- 250,000 Coins$2.99
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- 500,000 Coins$5.99
- 1,000,000 Coins$6.99
- 1,500,000 Coins$10.99
Train Simulator PRO USA
- Special Offer 2A$1.99
- Special Offer 3A$2.99
- Handful of Gems$4.99
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- Special Offer 5A$4.99
- Special Offer 8A$7.99
- Small pile of Gems$9.99
- Special Offer 10A$9.99
- Special Offer 15A$11.99
- Oregon DLC$16.99
- Big pile of Gems$19.99
- Heaps of Gems$49.99
Questions
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