Comparison

Train Master controller vs Train Crew Sim【Monorail/Tram】

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

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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

Train Crew Sim【Monorail/Tram】

Experience the roles of a monorail driver or conductor, or a tram operator. Engage in cooperative online play as a driver and conductor, or manage doors and passenger safety in single-player modes.

Highlights
  • Monorail driver and conductor roles
  • Cooperative online multiplayer
  • Tram operation with door management
  • Passenger safety and emergency stops
  • One-man operator mode
Features
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Be a Monorail, and Tram Driver or Crew! In the monorail mode, you can play both "driver" and "conductor" modes. The monorail version includes an online mode where two players, the driver and the conductor, can cooperate with each other. In the tram version, you drive the tram while opening and closing the doors for the passenger and the rear car, and aim for the end of the line. ・In the "Conductor Mode," you will open and close doors and check for safety as you drive the tram to the end of the line. If the train is about to collide with a passenger, you can arrange for an emergency stop without hesitation. ・In "Driver Mode," you drive the monorail to the end of the line. The doors are opened and closed by the conductor. ・In "One-man Operator Mode," you are in charge of operating the doors in addition to driving the train.

Screenshots

Train Master controller4 screens
Train Crew Sim【Monorail/Tram】4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Train Master controller at none against Train Crew Sim【Monorail/Tram】's 9. Train Master controller also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (100% vs 74%). Train Crew Sim【Monorail/Tram】'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. Train Crew Sim【Monorail/Tram】 sells 9 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 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Train Master controller's written reviews are positive against 74% of Train Crew Sim【Monorail/Tram】's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Train Master controller ships an update every 2 months, Train Crew Sim【Monorail/Tram】 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Train Master controller versus Train Crew Sim【Monorail/Tram】: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrain Master controllerTrain Crew Sim【Monorail/Tram】
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (13 ratings) — better4.3 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better73.8% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better12
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 MB516 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developerhiroyuki uchidaHiromi Hakozaki

Customer experience

Train Master controller

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Train Crew Sim【Monorail/Tram】

All ratings12 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive73.8%
Neutral11.5%
Negative14.8%

In-app purchases

None

Train Master controller

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Train Crew Sim【Monorail/Tram】

One-time9
  • Monorail Series 5000 Unlocked$1.99
  • Ad-Free Play$1.99
  • Unlock the Gohara ~ Nankō$1.99
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  • Unlock the Nankō 〜 Gohara$1.99
  • モノレール編ポイント解放制をアンロック$1.99
  • 医療センター線上り$1.99
  • 医療センター線下りダイヤ$1.99
  • type3500$1.99
  • 路面電車編ポイント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 Train Crew Sim【Monorail/Tram】 free?
Train Crew Sim【Monorail/Tram】 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Train Master controller or Train Crew Sim【Monorail/Tram】?
Train Master controller is rated higher. Train Master controller averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Train Crew Sim【Monorail/Tram】 averages 4.3 from 12 ratings.
Do Train Master controller or Train Crew Sim【Monorail/Tram】 have ads?
Both Train Master controller and Train Crew Sim【Monorail/Tram】 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Train Master controller or Train Crew Sim【Monorail/Tram】?
Train Master controller ships an update every 2 months, and Train Crew Sim【Monorail/Tram】 fortnightly. Most recently, Train Master controller was updated on October 2, 2026 and Train Crew Sim【Monorail/Tram】 on October 12, 2026.

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