Comparison

Control Center Sim (OMSI 2) vs Train Simulator PRO USA

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

Head to head
About

Control Center Sim (OMSI 2)

This companion app provides a mobile overview of control center events and in-game mail for OMSI 2. It allows players to operate the cash register, IBIS system, and view real-time trip information while playing.

Highlights
  • Control center event overview
  • In-game mailbox access
  • Cash register operation
  • IBIS system control
  • Real-time trip information display
  • Ticket sales functionality
Features
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-- Control Center Simulator for OMSI 2 (PC) account is required to use the app! -- With the control center simulator assistant you also have a mobile overview of all control center events and your ingame mailbox. During the game you can also use the app while driving to operate the cash register and the IBIS and display current information (time, speed, temperature, etc.). Features: - Overview of all control center events - Voice chat - Post office box - Information during the trip - Door and IBIS control system - Ticket sale

About

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.

Highlights
  • Vast USA map
  • Diverse train cars and cargo
  • Realistic locomotives
  • Authentic stations
  • Freight management for profit
  • Open-world exploration
Features
Currently charting
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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!

Screenshots

Control Center Sim (OMSI 2)4 screens
Train Simulator PRO USA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Control Center Sim (OMSI 2) at none against Train Simulator PRO USA's shown. Control Center Sim (OMSI 2) also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 41%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Train Simulator PRO USA's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months) and chart position (#146 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Control Center Sim (OMSI 2) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Train Simulator PRO USA sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Control Center Sim (OMSI 2) ships an update every 6 months, Train Simulator PRO USA monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Control Center Sim (OMSI 2) versus Train Simulator PRO USA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterControl Center Sim (OMSI 2)Train Simulator PRO USA
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (433 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better40.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—433 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#146 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB2.8 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeDePe GbRMAGEEKS SC

Customer experience

Control Center Sim (OMSI 2)

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Train Simulator PRO USA

All ratings349 ratings
Positive82.8%
Neutral4.0%
Negative13.2%
Written reviews286 reviews
Positive40.6%
Neutral20.3%
Negative39.2%

Bugs and requests

Control Center Sim (OMSI 2)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

1 purchases

Control Center Sim (OMSI 2)

One-time1
  • Full version$4.99
10 purchases

Train Simulator PRO USA

One-time10
  • 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 15A$11.99
  • Oregon DLC$16.99
  • Big pile of Gems$19.99
  • Heaps of Gems$49.99

Questions

Is Control Center Sim (OMSI 2) free?
Control Center Sim (OMSI 2) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Train Simulator PRO USA free?
Train Simulator PRO USA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Control Center Sim (OMSI 2) or Train Simulator PRO USA have ads?
Train Simulator PRO USA shows ads; Control Center Sim (OMSI 2) does not.
Which is updated more often, Control Center Sim (OMSI 2) or Train Simulator PRO USA?
Control Center Sim (OMSI 2) ships an update every 6 months, and Train Simulator PRO USA monthly. Most recently, Control Center Sim (OMSI 2) was updated on November 3, 2026 and Train Simulator PRO USA on November 3, 2026.

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