Comparison

Rail Roam 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

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.

Highlights
  • 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!)

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

Rail Roam4 screens
Train Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Rail Roam versus Train Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRail RoamTrain Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings29 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB163 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperJon KantnerAsif Naeem

Customer experience

Rail Roam

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Train Simulator

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Rail Roam

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
5 purchases

Train Simulator

One-time5
  • Remove ads$0.99
  • Coins Bundle$0.99
  • Shield Bundle$0.99
Show 2 more
  • Boost Bundle$0.99
  • 100000 Coins$4.99

Questions

Is Rail Roam free?
Rail Roam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Train Simulator free?
Train Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rail Roam or Train Simulator?
Rail Roam and Train Simulator are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 9 ratings respectively.
Do Rail Roam or Train Simulator have ads?
Rail Roam shows ads; Train Simulator does not.
Which is updated more often, Rail Roam or Train Simulator?
Rail Roam ships an update every 4 months, and Train Simulator every 5 months. Most recently, Rail Roam was updated on November 2, 2026 and Train Simulator on November 3, 2026.

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