Comparison

Train Simulator vs Train Evolution

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

Head to head
About

Train Simulator

Become a train driver in this 2D simulator, delivering cargo and revitalizing regional economies. Upgrade your locomotives, manage infrastructure, and explore diverse landscapes. Experience realistic train gameplay with dynamic weather.

Highlights
  • Cargo delivery and economic management
  • Train upgrades and modifications
  • Diverse game world exploration
  • Realistic train simulation gameplay
  • Dynamic weather conditions
  • Challenging tasks and contracts
Features
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In-game regional economies are in poor condition, transport systems are suffering losses, enterprises and factories are idle, and the transport network is not properly maintained. Are you ready to change the situation? Download the 2D train simulator game and put on the shoes of a real train driver! Play Train Simulator and deliver various cargoes from agricultural products and building materials to goods for light and heavy industry. In this train sim, you should meet the heads of railroads, improve relations between the train stations and develop the economic potential of entire regions! You have an impressive list of trains at your disposal. All trains have been recreated from the real drawings. Start with an inconspicuous diesel locomotive, take orders & earn money to get new spare parts and equipment. Upgrade and modify train compositions to handle difficult orders and earn more money. Eventually, unlock the entire fleet of equipment up to the heaviest and most powerful locomotives of the 20th century! On your way, you’ll solve infrastructure problems in a wide variety of places such as deserts, cities, forests, swamps, mountains, and many other game locations. Why you’ll spend hours playing the railroad sim game: - Advanced train management - Deliberate upgrade system - Many challenging tasks - Expansive game world - Real train simulator gameplay - Beautiful 2D graphics & sound effects - Dynamic weather conditions Download Train Simulator for free and enjoy the realistic gameplay! Sign contracts, load wagons, choose a destination, start the engine, and go along the rails of luck!

About

Train Evolution

Progress through different eras of train technology, starting with vintage models and advancing to high-speed bullet trains. Collect and transport passengers to their destinations in this engaging simulation game.

Highlights
  • Train evolution mechanic
  • Passenger collection and delivery
  • Vintage to bullet train progression
  • Station arrival and departure
  • Multiple train eras
Features
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Do you like Trains, then this game is for yours. Evolve the trains by choosing right years and don't get fallback to olden vintage trains. Game starts with classic vintage train and travels to fastest bullet train. Collect the passengers in oddly satisfying way and de board them once you reached the station.

Screenshots

Train Simulator4 screens
Train Evolution4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Train Simulator at 66% against Train Evolution's 0%. Train Simulator also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.5) and ratings volume (5.2K vs 2). Train Evolution's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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 Simulator sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Train Evolution asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Train Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Train Simulator has 5.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Train Simulator's written reviews are positive against 0% of Train Evolution's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Train Simulator versus Train Evolution: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrain SimulatorTrain Evolution
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (5.2K ratings) — better1.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews66.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5.2K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size820 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAzur Interactive Games LimitedTaninty Game Studio

Customer experience

Train Simulator

All ratings5,201 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral3.5%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews175 reviews
Positive66.3%
Neutral10.9%
Negative22.9%

Train Evolution

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Train Simulator

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes on startup for some users
  • Inability to save progress or sync across devices
  • Glitches with train performance and handling

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more train types (steam, electric, etc.)
  • Implement passenger service
  • Improve hill climbing and traction
  • Reduce reliance on ads or provide ad-free option

Train Evolution

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Train Simulator

One-time14
  • Engine Boost$0.99
  • Crew 4$1.99
  • Starter pack sale$2.99
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  • Starter Pack$3.99
  • ChME3 Sale$3.99
  • WDM2 Sale$5.99
  • ChME3 Locomotive$5.99
  • More gold boxes$7.99
  • WDM2 Locomotive$7.99
  • EMD SD70 Sale$7.99
  • More silver boxes$7.99
  • FD20 Sale$7.99
  • EMD SD70 Locomotive$9.99
  • FD20 Locomotive$10.99
None

Train Evolution

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Train Simulator free?
Train Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Train Evolution free?
Train Evolution is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Train Simulator or Train Evolution?
Train Simulator is rated higher. Train Simulator averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.2K ratings, while Train Evolution averages 1.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Train Simulator or Train Evolution have ads?
Both Train Simulator and Train Evolution show ads.

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