Rail Roam vs Train Simulator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rail Roam
Guide a train on curved rails by placing tracks ahead of it. Swipe to choose direction and tap to place, avoiding obstacles like rocks and trees. Unlock various train engines as you progress.
- Place tracks behind the train
- Simple tap/swipe controls
- Avoid obstacles
- Unlockable train engines
- Multiple train types
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On only two pairs of curved rails, guide a train as far as you can by placing the track behind in front of the other! Quickly, swipe to choose the track direction and tap to place, or the train will run off-rail. Also avoid leading the train into rocks and trees. Features: • Simple tap/swipe controls to place tracks • Unlockable engines (types include steam, deisels, bullet trains, and more. Plus, a few have a little surprise!)
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.
- One-touch train controls
- Modern and classic train selection
- Diverse cargo transport missions
- Beautiful landscape environments
- Signal and traffic management
- Unlockable challenges and upgrades
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Train Simulator at none against Rail Roam's shown. Train Simulator also leads on ratings volume (9 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence 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. Rail Roam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Train Simulator sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Rail Roam against 5.0 for Train Simulator. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 9 respectively.
Rail Roam ships an update every 4 months, Train Simulator every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rail Roam | Train Simulator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| 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 | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 163 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jon Kantner | Asif Naeem |
Customer experience
Rail Roam
Train Simulator
In-app purchases
Rail Roam
- Remove Ads$1.99
Train Simulator
- Remove ads$0.99
- Coins Bundle$0.99
- Shield Bundle$0.99
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- Boost Bundle$0.99
- 100000 Coins$4.99
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