# Ouch! Lite vs Train Simulator PRO 2018

The clearest difference is price: Ouch! Lite at Free against Train Simulator PRO 2018's $5.99. Ouch! Lite also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). Train Simulator PRO 2018's advantage is chart position (#199 vs unranked). On rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Ouch! Lite is free to download; Train Simulator PRO 2018 costs $5.99 up front. Train Simulator PRO 2018 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Ouch! Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.5 for Ouch! Lite against 3.4 for Train Simulator PRO 2018. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ouch! Lite has 22K ratings behind it against 506, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Ouch! Lite's written reviews are positive against 42% of Train Simulator PRO 2018's.

Ouch! Lite ships an update every 5 weeks, Train Simulator PRO 2018 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ouch! Lite | Train Simulator PRO 2018 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $5.99 |
| Rating | **[3.5 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ouch-lite/id311720853/reviews)** | [3.4 (506 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-simulator-pro-2018/id1254419905/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 506 |
| Positive reviews | **62.7% of reviews** | 41.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#199** |
| Size | 11 MB | 828 MB |
| Requires iOS | **2.2** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hondune Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1090554219) | [MAGEEKS SC](https://appshunter.io/developer/611120073) |

## What reviewers say

### Ouch! Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ouch-lite/id311720853)

Engage in an open-ended physics game where you fling a ragdoll through various scenes. Interact with numerous objects and props to inflict damage and achieve high scores. Customize characters and create your own levels for endless fun.

**Highlights:** Ragdoll physics simulation, Interactive objects and props, Scene sharing and downloading, Customizable characters, Level editor, Replay system

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🕰 Kills time
- 🎢 Fun and addictive
- 🎮 Great gameplay
- 👍 Awesome, amazing, and cool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes, bugs, and glitches
- 🔍 Limited levels/content
- 💰 Expensive full version
- 🖼 Poor graphics

**Reported bugs**

- Tilt sensitivity issues
- Crashes the whole phone
- Unable to download or launch the app

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Ability to create custom levels
- Improved graphics and sounds
- Lower price for full version


### Train Simulator PRO 2018

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-simulator-pro-2018/id1254419905)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Paid · Family (US App Store)

Experience the thrill of being a train engineer by driving realistic locomotives across a vast US landscape. Manage freight or passenger trains, navigate complex routes, and build a successful railway company. Enjoy stunning graphics and interactive cab controls for an immersive simulation.

**Highlights:** Drive passenger or freight trains, Explore 1000 sq miles of terrain, 15 cities to visit, 6 unique locomotives, Interactive engineer's cabin, Realistic damage system, Dynamic weather and day/night cycle

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best train game ever
- 🚀 Awesome game
- 🚀 Excellent
- 🚀 High quality
- 🚀 Great graphics and gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes
- 🐛 Glitches
- 🐛 Money issues
- 🐛 Lack of features
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Long trains not recognized at grade crossings
- Engine damage and repair costs too high
- Inconsistent speed limit enforcement
- Missions not starting/completing properly
- Inability to unload cargo without crashing

**Requested features**

- Expand map to include West Coast
- Add more train models and types (e.g. steam engines)
- Implement multiplayer functionality
- Add more camera views and free roam mode
- Allow customization of trains (colors, logos, etc.)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ouch! Lite free?

Ouch! Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Train Simulator PRO 2018 free?

Train Simulator PRO 2018 costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ouch! Lite or Train Simulator PRO 2018?

Ouch! Lite is rated higher. Ouch! Lite averages 3.5 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Train Simulator PRO 2018 averages 3.4 from 506 ratings.

### Do Ouch! Lite or Train Simulator PRO 2018 have ads?

Train Simulator PRO 2018 shows ads; Ouch! Lite does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ouch! Lite or Train Simulator PRO 2018?

Ouch! Lite ships an update every 5 weeks, and Train Simulator PRO 2018 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Ouch! Lite was updated on October 14, 2026 and Train Simulator PRO 2018 on October 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*