Comparison

Train And Rail Yard Simulator 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

Train And Rail Yard Simulator

Experience life as a train engineer. Drive powerful locomotives, deliver freight cars to various yards, and manage your trains by coupling and decoupling cars. Navigate complex rail yards using switches.

Highlights
  • Drive locomotives
  • Deliver freight cars
  • Couple and decouple cars
  • Operate railroad switches
  • Navigate rail yards
Features
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Train and rail yard simulator lets you step into the shoes of a train engineer. Climb into a cab of a powerful locomotive and deliver freight cars to different yards around the map. Split and build your trains by coupling and decoupling rail cars and engines. Operate railroad switches to navigate your trains around yards and through junctions.

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
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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

Train And Rail Yard Simulator4 screens
Train Simulator PRO USA4 screens

Verdict

The call

Train And Rail Yard Simulator and Train Simulator PRO USA both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Train And Rail Yard Simulator's written reviews are positive against 41% of Train Simulator PRO USA's. Train And Rail Yard Simulator also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Train Simulator PRO USA's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 27 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 And Rail Yard Simulator 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Train And Rail Yard Simulator against 4.3 for Train Simulator PRO USA. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 775 and 439 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Train And Rail Yard Simulator's written reviews are positive against 41% of Train Simulator PRO USA's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Train And Rail Yard Simulator ships an update every 27 months, Train Simulator PRO USA monthly. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Train And Rail Yard Simulator versus Train Simulator PRO USA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrain And Rail Yard SimulatorTrain Simulator PRO USA
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (775 ratings) — better4.3 (439 ratings)
Positive reviews80.9% of reviews — better40.6% of reviews
Number of ratings775 — better439
Update frequencyEvery 27 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size191 MB2.8 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlumentals Solutions SIAMAGEEKS SC

Customer experience

Train And Rail Yard Simulator

All ratings756 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral5.8%
Negative8.6%
Written reviews329 reviews
Positive80.9%
Neutral7.6%
Negative11.6%

Train Simulator PRO USA

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

User reviews

Train And Rail Yard Simulator

From 775 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great game
  • 🚀 Fun and free
  • 🚀 Awesome graphics
  • 👍 Best train game ever
  • 👍 Realistic simulation

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Needs more updates
  • 🐛 Controls are difficult
  • 🐛 Crashes and glitches
  • 🐛 Lack of new content
  • 🐛 Outdated graphics

Train Simulator PRO USA

From 439 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great graphics
  • 🚂 Realistic train simulation
  • 👍 Relaxing gameplay
  • 🎮 Enjoyable overall

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🕹️ Difficult progression without spending money
  • 🚦 Inconsistent speed limit enforcement

Bugs and requests

Train And Rail Yard Simulator

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inability to update the game on iOS
  • Trains flying off the tracks at high speeds
  • Cars not behaving as expected in certain scenarios
  • Coupler and light issues on some locomotives
  • Difficulty controlling the player's movement

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more trains and locomotives
  • Implement a passenger mode
  • Allow building custom tracks and routes
  • Improve physics and derailment system
  • Add more detailed environments and scenery

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

Train And Rail Yard Simulator

One-time1
  • Premium$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 Train And Rail Yard Simulator free?
Train And Rail Yard Simulator 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.
Which has better reviews, Train And Rail Yard Simulator or Train Simulator PRO USA?
Train And Rail Yard Simulator is rated higher. Train And Rail Yard Simulator averages 4.4 out of 5 from 775 ratings, while Train Simulator PRO USA averages 4.3 from 439 ratings.
Do Train And Rail Yard Simulator or Train Simulator PRO USA have ads?
Both Train And Rail Yard Simulator and Train Simulator PRO USA show ads.
Which is updated more often, Train And Rail Yard Simulator or Train Simulator PRO USA?
Train And Rail Yard Simulator ships an update every 27 months, and Train Simulator PRO USA monthly. Most recently, Train And Rail Yard Simulator was updated on November 7, 2026 and Train Simulator PRO USA on November 7, 2026.

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