Comparison

Train Master controller vs Japanese Train drive Sim

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

Head to head
About

Train Master controller

Operate a master controller lever to simulate driving various trains, including bullet trains and steam locomotives. Discover special items to transform trains, create railroad crossings, and encounter diverse vehicles and landscapes. Stop at stations and enjoy interactive elements for a fun train simulation experience.

Highlights
  • Master controller lever operation
  • Drive various trains (Shinkansen, SL)
  • Special item transformations
  • Interactive environmental elements
  • Station stopping mechanics
  • Diverse vehicle encounters
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It is a train simulator that allows you to easily run a train by operating the lever. You can run the train by moving the master controller. Pull the master controller toward you to accelerate, and push it back to decelerate. A master controller is a lever for accelerating and decelerating the speed of a train. An icon will appear from the bottom left, so try tapping the icon. It transforms into various Shinkansen and trains, railroad crossings, tunnels, railway bridges, etc. appear. New function special items have appeared. There are 4 types of special items. If you use it, you can use the button for a certain period of time. 1. "Big Button": Tap this icon to make trains and bullet trains huge in two stages. 2. "Fumikiri": Tap this icon to open as many railroad crossings as you like. 3. "Freight Train": Tap this icon to pass the freight train. 4. "Tram": Tap this icon to bring up the tram. You can play by running various trains such as trains and bullet trains. Besides that, various things will appear on the screen. Please tap it. Maybe something fun will happen? Station icon: The distance to the station is displayed on the train with a gauge. The station is approaching, so please stop at the station at the right time. Linear Shinkansen icon: Transforms into a inear motor car for a certain period of time. Conventional line icon: The train changes into various trains. Shinkansen icon: Transforms into a Shinkansen for a certain period of time. SL icon: Transforms into SL (steam locomotive) for a certain period of time. Railroad crossing icon: A railroad crossing will appear. Tunnel icon: A tunnel will appear. Iron bridge icon: The iron bridge appears. Landscape switching icon: Change the route to a place with a different landscape. Horn icon: You can sound the horn. The heart will increase in a certain amount of time. A heart may appear when you tap a car, acorn, train, etc. There are many cars such as working cars, patrol cars, ambulances, fire engines, buses, special vehicles at construction sites, sports cars, compact cars, minivans, so please look forward to them as well. I would like to increase the number of trains, steam locomotives, linear Shinkansen trains and backgrounds.

About

Japanese Train drive Sim

Experience the role of a train driver on a scenic Japanese railway. Manage passenger boarding, operate single-operator trains, and navigate diverse weather conditions. Special stages include coupling and freight operations.

Highlights
  • Operate single-operator trains
  • Manage passenger boarding and door operations
  • Experience scenic coastal and forest routes
  • Switch between interior and exterior viewpoints
  • Encounter various weather conditions
  • Engage in special stages like coupling and freight
Features
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The name of this railway is the Hisa Forest Coastal Railway. It is a local railway that connects Hisa Station, located deep in the forest, Mizumaki Station, a seaside town, Onsen Village Station, a hot spring town, and Shichibun Station, where lantern festivals are held. Become a driver on this railway and help keep the trains running smoothly. All the trains are one or two-car, single-operator trains. You will also handle tasks like opening and closing the doors. Once the passengers have boarded, it's time to depart! Enjoy the nostalgic scenery along the entire route. You can also change your viewpoint to see both inside and outside the train. Various weather conditions, such as rain, are included. You can also enable random weather changes. Special stages include tasks like coupling operations and driving freight trains.

Screenshots

Train Master controller4 screens
Japanese Train drive Sim4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Train Master controller at none against Japanese Train drive Sim's 6. Train Master controller also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Japanese Train drive Sim's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, 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

Both are free to download. Japanese Train drive Sim sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Train Master controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Train Master controller holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Train Master controller's written reviews are positive against 75% of Japanese Train drive Sim's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Train Master controller ships an update every 2 months, Japanese Train drive Sim fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 7, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Train Master controller versus Japanese Train drive Sim: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrain Master controllerJapanese Train drive Sim
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (12 ratings) — better4.4 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size257 MB339 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developerhiroyuki uchidaHiromi Hakozaki

Customer experience

Train Master controller

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Japanese Train drive Sim

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

Train Master controller

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Japanese Train drive Sim

One-time6
  • Ad-Free Play$1.99
  • キハ30形を解放$1.99
  • キハ10形を解放$1.99
Show 3 more
  • ポイント解放制をアンロック$1.99
  • 2000形(展望改造車)を解放$1.99
  • ボーナスステージのコイン解放制をアンロック$1.99

Questions

Is Train Master controller free?
Train Master controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Japanese Train drive Sim free?
Japanese Train drive Sim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Train Master controller or Japanese Train drive Sim?
Train Master controller is rated higher. Train Master controller averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Japanese Train drive Sim averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.
Do Train Master controller or Japanese Train drive Sim have ads?
Both Train Master controller and Japanese Train drive Sim show ads.
Which is updated more often, Train Master controller or Japanese Train drive Sim?
Train Master controller ships an update every 2 months, and Japanese Train drive Sim fortnightly. Most recently, Train Master controller was updated on June 7, 2026 and Japanese Train drive Sim on September 12, 2026.

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