Train Sim Pro vs Train Simulator PRO 2018
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Train Sim Pro
Experience realistic train simulation with over 70 train types and 15 environments. Build custom scenes, enjoy cab views, and realistic sounds. Perfect for train enthusiasts of all ages.
- Realistic 3D graphics
- 70+ 3D train types
- 15 realistic 3D environments
- Custom environment building
- Cab views for all trains
- Realistic train sounds
- Train derailments
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The #1 Train Simulator with over 34M downloads! FEATURES - Awesomely realistic 3D graphics - 80+ realistic 3D Train Types - 50 Train Car Types - 15 realistic 3D environments - 1 Kids Scene with Toy Trains - 1 Underground Subway Scene - Build Custom Environments for Trains - Cab views for all trains - Realistic Train Sounds - Train derailments - Kid friendly - Easy controls - Regular content updates - No Ads Perfect fun for both adults and kids who love trains, pick up passengers from stations, or carry some freight. Control your favorite historical or modern trains perfectly recreated in 3D. Sit inside the trains, passenger cars, or simply view the train from the ground as it comes towards you.
Train Simulator PRO 2018
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.
- 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
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Have you ever dreamed of being a train engineer? Train Simulator PRO 2018 will let you drive carefully modeled locomotives leading passenger or freight trains across the eastern half of the US. Whether you like fast passenger locomotives or powerful freight movers able to pull dozens of cars, in our game you will find it all. Whatever you choose, you will have to watch out for speed limits, rail crossings, signals and other trains. Plan your route wisely to maximize profits and create the most powerful railway company in the US! During your travels, you can admire photo-realistic graphics including cities, suburbs, factories, countrysides and much more. Each locomotive includes a carefully-rendered engineer’s cabin with working levers and gauges for maximum realism. However, you have to be careful as driving recklessly or pushing the brakes for too long may damage the train. So put your engineer’s cap on, and let’s get rolling! Main features: ▶ Almost 1000 square miles of terrain ▶ 15 cities to explore and choose job from ▶ 6 unique locomotives ▶ 14 detailed cars (3 passenger and 11 freight) ▶ Locomotives and cars damage system ▶ Locomotive cabs with interactive levers and gauges ▶ Dynamic weather and day/night system ▶ Other trains and traffic on roads ▶ Photo-realistic graphics ▶Advanced signalling and speed limit systems
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Train Sim Pro at 4.5 against Train Simulator PRO 2018's 3.4. Train Sim Pro also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (63% vs 42%). Train Simulator PRO 2018's advantage is chart position (#95 vs unranked) and ratings volume (506 vs 161). On update cadence, 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
Train Sim Pro costs $1.99 and Train Simulator PRO 2018 $5.99 up front. Train Sim Pro sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Train Simulator PRO 2018 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Train Sim Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 161 and 506 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Train Sim Pro's written reviews are positive against 42% of Train Simulator PRO 2018's.
Train Sim Pro ships an update every 2 months, Train Simulator PRO 2018 every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.
| Parameter | Train Sim Pro | Train Simulator PRO 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $5.99 |
| Rating | 4.5 (161 ratings) — better | 3.4 (506 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 62.6% of reviews — better | 41.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 161 | 506 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #95 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 809 MB | 828 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 1788918 Alberta Ltd | MAGEEKS SC |
Customer experience
Train Sim Pro
Train Simulator PRO 2018
User reviews
Train Sim Pro
From 161 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great train simulator
- 🚀 Engaging and detailed
- 🚀 Improving with updates
- 💡 Customizable trains and scenery
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Glitches with train physics and animations
- 🐛 Unrealistic train and environment graphics
- 🐛 Lack of variety in train models and liveries
Train Simulator PRO 2018
From 506 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Best train game ever
- 🚀 Awesome game
- 🚀 Excellent
- 🚀 High quality
- 🚀 Great graphics and gameplay
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes
- 🐛 Glitches
- 🐛 Money issues
- 🐛 Lack of features
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
Bugs and requests
Train Sim Pro
Reported bugs
4 issues- Frequent crashes when loading maps or starting sessions
- Trains behaving unrealistically (e.g. cars going off track, wheels not turning)
- Graphical issues like 2D train models and missing details
- Inconsistent or missing sound effects
Requested features
6 requests- Add more modern and diverse train models
- Improve train physics and animations
- Expand track layouts and environments
- Introduce missions, goals, and multiplayer
- Allow more customization options
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- Add sound effects and controls for horns, bells, etc.
Train Simulator PRO 2018
Reported bugs
6 issues- 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
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- Money/coin issues (disappearing, unable to earn enough)
Requested features
10 requests- 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.)
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- Implement a creative mode
- Add ability to sell/trade locomotives and railcars
- Improve lighting and environment details
- Implement interactive controls (levers, etc.)
- Add grade crossing gates and signals
In-app purchases
Train Sim Pro
- Freight Train Driver$0.99
- Commuter Train Driver$0.99
- Steam Train Driver$0.99
Train Simulator PRO 2018
- Handful of Gems$0.99
- Pile of Gems$2.99
- Sack of Gems$4.99
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- Bucket of Gems$9.99
- Chest of Gems$19.99
Questions
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