# Fly Plane vs Train Simulator PRO 2018

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fly Plane at none against Train Simulator PRO 2018's 5. Fly Plane also leads on ads (none vs shown) and price ($0.99 vs $5.99). Train Simulator PRO 2018's advantage is ratings volume (506 vs 6) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months). On rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Fly Plane costs $0.99 and Train Simulator PRO 2018 $5.99 up front. Train Simulator PRO 2018 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Fly Plane asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.3 for Fly Plane against 3.4 for Train Simulator PRO 2018. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Train Simulator PRO 2018 has 506 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of Fly Plane's written reviews are positive against 42% of Train Simulator PRO 2018's.

Fly Plane ships an update every 7 months, Train Simulator PRO 2018 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fly Plane | Train Simulator PRO 2018 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [3.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fly-plane/id521635682/reviews) | **[3.4 (506 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-simulator-pro-2018/id1254419905/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **506** |
| Positive reviews | 36.4% of reviews | **41.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#198** | — |
| Size | 154 MB | 828 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ricky Vuckovic](https://appshunter.io/developer/318577010) | [MAGEEKS SC](https://appshunter.io/developer/611120073) |

## What reviewers say

### Fly Plane

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fly-plane/id521635682)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Paid · Family (US App Store)

A simple flying game designed for young children aged 1-6. Players can choose aircraft and scenes to enjoy casual flight with easy controls, no complex menus, and no need to read. It offers a fun, stress-free experience with engaging sounds and visuals.

**Highlights:** Choose planes or helicopters, Select different scenes, Simple finger-touch controls, Perform special moves and spins, Easy takeoff and landing, No complex menus or power-ups

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Train Simulator PRO 2018

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

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 Fly Plane free?

Fly Plane costs $0.99, 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, Fly Plane or Train Simulator PRO 2018?

Train Simulator PRO 2018 is rated higher. Fly Plane averages 3.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Train Simulator PRO 2018 averages 3.4 from 506 ratings.

### Do Fly Plane or Train Simulator PRO 2018 have ads?

Train Simulator PRO 2018 shows ads; Fly Plane does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fly Plane or Train Simulator PRO 2018?

Fly Plane ships an update every 7 months, and Train Simulator PRO 2018 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Fly Plane was updated on October 10, 2026 and Train Simulator PRO 2018 on October 15, 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.*