Train Sim Pro vs Train Simulator
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
Experience realistic train driving with simple one-touch controls. Transport various cargo through diverse landscapes, manage speed and timing, and unlock new challenges. Enjoy endless replayability with fresh contracts and route variations.
- One-touch train controls
- Modern and classic train selection
- Diverse cargo transport missions
- Beautiful landscape environments
- Signal and traffic management
- Unlockable challenges and upgrades
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Train Simulator: Cargo Journey puts you in control of modern and classic trains with simple one-touch gameplay that anyone can enjoy. Drive through beautiful jungle landscapes, busy city routes, and open desert tracks while managing speed, timing, and precision. Each run offers new cargo contracts and route variations, keeping gameplay fresh and engaging. Transport logs, oil, coal, and containers while reacting to signals, crossings, and traffic. Earn coins as you play, unlock new challenges, and improve your driving skills over time. Designed for quick sessions and endless replayability, Train Simulator delivers a smooth and relaxing experience with just the right amount of challenge. Whether you enjoy casual driving or mastering perfect timing, every journey is a chance to become a better train driver.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Train Simulator at Free against Train Sim Pro's $1.99. Train Simulator also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 63%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Train Sim Pro's advantage is ratings volume (161 vs 8) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On ads, 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 Simulator is free to download; Train Sim Pro costs $1.99 up front. Train Sim Pro sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Train Simulator sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Train Simulator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Train Sim Pro has 161 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Train Sim Pro's written reviews are positive against 100% of Train Simulator's.
Train Sim Pro ships an update every 2 months, Train Simulator every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Train Sim Pro | Train Simulator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (161 ratings) | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 62.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 161 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 809 MB | 163 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 1788918 Alberta Ltd | Asif Naeem |
Customer experience
Train Sim Pro
Train Simulator
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
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Train Sim Pro
- Freight Train Driver$0.99
- Commuter Train Driver$0.99
- Steam Train Driver$0.99
Train Simulator
- Remove ads$0.99
- Coins Bundle$0.99
- Shield Bundle$0.99
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- Boost Bundle$0.99
- 100000 Coins$4.99
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