Comparison

Train Sim Pro vs Transport Tycoon

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Realistic 3D graphics
  • 70+ 3D train types
  • 15 realistic 3D environments
  • Custom environment building
  • Cab views for all trains
  • Realistic train sounds
  • Train derailments
Features
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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.

About

Transport Tycoon

Build and manage a vast transportation network, moving cargo and passengers across land, sea, and air. Expand cities, supply industries, and overcome challenging terrain with a wide array of vehicles and engineering projects. Compete against AI rivals and prove your business acumen in various scenarios.

Highlights
  • Build bus, tram, and rail networks
  • Construct bridges and tunnels
  • Deploy air and sea ports
  • Over 150 vehicle types
  • Simulated world with changing seasons
  • 49 challenging scenarios
  • In-depth company statistics
Features
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Build the ultimate transport empire! Take control of your own fledgling transport company, and use your engineering skill and business acumen to keep cargo and passengers moving - and keep the money rolling in! Transport Tycoon contains everything that made the original PC game an all-time classic, plus a whole host of brilliant new features - bigger, richer worlds, deeper simulation and a huge variety of land, sea and air vehicles. The intuitive new touch screen interface makes it easier than ever to build and maintain your transport network. Whether you're planning and constructing ambitious engineering projects, or simply exploring the intricately simulated workings of the game's world, Transport Tycoon is your ticket to many hours of absorbing and rewarding entertainment. TRANSPORT TYCOON is the definitive version of the classic simulation game, created by 31x and Origin8 Technologies in collaboration with Chris Sawyer, the original designer and developer of the TRANSPORT TYCOON and ROLLERCOASTER TYCOON franchises. BUILD • Deploy bus and tram networks to grow sleepy towns into bustling cities. • Lay cross-country railroads to keep industries supplied with precious resources. • Construct massive bridges, dig tunnels and deploy earth-moving tools to carve a path through mountainous terrain. • Build air and sea ports to transport cargo and passengers further and faster in an accelerating world. EXPLORE • A wide range of beautiful landscapes including deserts, forests, mountains, valleys and islands. • Several ‘real-world’ scenarios modelled on regions of North America and Europe at different periods in the 20th century. • A richly simulated world with changing seasons and working industries, farms and towns. • An all-new interface puts everything you need to explore and interact with the world at your fingertips. DESIGN • Over 150 vehicle types allowing you to choose the ideal transport solution for every situation. • Use railway junctions and signals to allow multiple trains to share your rail routes. • Modify vehicles and stations and assign new routes to adapt your business in real time. • Upgrade and replace old vehicles as new and better ones are invented – all the way to supersonic jets and bullet trains! COMPETE • Play through 49 scenarios expertly designed to suit all skill levels and playing styles. • Try to stay one step ahead of advanced A.I.-driven competitor's companies. • Track your progress and troubleshoot your business with in-depth company statistics. • Prove yourself worthy of the title of Transport Tycoon and take on the life-consuming 100 Year Challenges! Like Transport Tycoon on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tycoonsim Follow Transport Tycoon on Twitter: @TransportTycoon WWW.TRANSPORTTYCOON.COM Transport Tycoon © 1994, 2013 31X Ltd. Created by Chris Sawyer. Transport Tycoon ® 31X Ltd. All rights reserved. Transport Tycoon is a Universal App compatible with iPhone 4 and newer, iPod touch 4th generation and newer, and iPad 2 and newer including iPad Mini. iOS 6.0 or above recommended. All content and features are included with no additional purchases required.

Screenshots

Train Sim Pro4 screens
Transport Tycoon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Train Sim Pro at 4.5 against Transport Tycoon's 3.0. Train Sim Pro also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 36%) and price ($1.99 vs $6.99). Transport Tycoon's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On ratings volume, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Train Sim Pro costs $1.99 and Transport Tycoon $6.99 up front. Train Sim Pro sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Transport Tycoon asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Train Sim Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 162 and 360 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Train Sim Pro's written reviews are positive against 36% of Transport Tycoon's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Train Sim Pro ships an update every 2 months, Transport Tycoon fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Train Sim Pro versus Transport Tycoon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrain Sim ProTransport Tycoon
Price$1.99 — better$6.99
Rating4.5 (162 ratings) — better3.0 (360 ratings)
Positive reviews62.6% of reviews — better36.4% of reviews
Number of ratings162360 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.06.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size809 MB367 MB
Age rating4++4
Developer1788918 Alberta LtdAtari

Customer experience

Train Sim Pro

All ratings161 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral6.2%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews219 reviews
Positive62.6%
Neutral8.7%
Negative28.8%

Transport Tycoon

All ratings350 ratings
Positive48.3%
Neutral7.7%
Negative44.0%
Written reviews860 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral10.3%
Negative53.3%

User reviews

Train Sim Pro

From 162 App Store ratings

What 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

Transport Tycoon

From 360 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Classic game
  • 👍 Faithful to the original
  • 💡 Great gameplay and depth
  • 👍 Addictive and enjoyable

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 👎 Outdated and pixelated graphics
  • 👎 Clunky and frustrating user interface

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.

Transport Tycoon

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game crashes frequently
  • Vehicles taking incorrect routes
  • Tiny text and unreadable UI on newer devices
  • Multiplayer/online features not working

Requested features

5 requests
  • Sandbox/free play mode
  • More vehicles, trains, and transport options
  • Improved path-finding and routing for vehicles
  • Ability to delete/remove roads and tracks
  • Customizable scenarios and map editor

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Train Sim Pro

One-time3
  • Freight Train Driver$0.99
  • Commuter Train Driver$0.99
  • Steam Train Driver$0.99
None

Transport Tycoon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Train Sim Pro free?
Train Sim Pro costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Transport Tycoon free?
Transport Tycoon costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Train Sim Pro or Transport Tycoon?
Train Sim Pro is rated higher. Train Sim Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 162 ratings, while Transport Tycoon averages 3.0 from 360 ratings.
Do Train Sim Pro or Transport Tycoon have ads?
Neither Train Sim Pro nor Transport Tycoon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Train Sim Pro or Transport Tycoon?
Train Sim Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Transport Tycoon fortnightly. Most recently, Train Sim Pro was updated on October 21, 2026 and Transport Tycoon on October 22, 2026.

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