Comparison

Train Sim Pro vs Train Drive ATS 2

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

Train Drive ATS 2

Experience a realistic train driving simulation with expanded routes, more train cars, and complex signal systems. This sequel offers enhanced graphics and sound for an immersive railroad adventure. Master real-world operations and scenarios on Japanese-inspired tracks.

Highlights
  • Expanded Japanese routes and scenery
  • Realistic motor sounds and train movements
  • Complex signal changes and systems
  • Replicated switch rails, signals, and crossing gates
  • Scenario-based driving missions
  • Extensive train car selection after scenarios
Features
Currently charting
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Train simulator TrainDriveATS, of which free and shared versions have surpassed more than 4 million downloads, will return for brand new series, TrainDriveATS 2. Enjoy TrainDriveATS 2 with higher volume and quality, three additional existing Japanese train cars, quadruple tracks and expanded routes and railroad sceneries. Please note that TrainDriveATS 2 is available on iOS7 and later, different from TrainDriveATS. Additional contents A 39 km of railroad with two branch lines in addition to a main line. Quadruple tracks are also added. More realistic motor sounds and train movements and performance. 50 train sets run every 2 minutes during rush hour with more complicated signal changes. Replicates existing signaling system with partly original.  Additional buildings and rail roadscenaries Existing elements were kept unchanged replicates actual operations of switch rails, signals and crossing gates.  reproduces passing loop on a single line, train overtaking, and stop signals before arriving at terminals.  uses transition curves on railroads to offer very gradual curve.  gives you general idea of how signals and safety equipment work.  lets players know why it takes extra time during rush hour.  Route design based on Japanese railroad laws and regulations Scenario Player to drive assigned train car. When cleared, player may start a new scenario. Free After cleared all scenarios, player may choose train car from more than 500 cars. Training Training mode for practicing stopping train at stations on uphill and downhill, as well as flat ground.

Screenshots

Train Sim Pro4 screens
Train Drive ATS 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Train Drive ATS 2 at none against Train Sim Pro's 3. Train Drive ATS 2 also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (76% vs 63%). Train Sim Pro's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $6.99) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On ratings volume, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 Train Drive ATS 2 $6.99 up front. Train Sim Pro sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Train Drive ATS 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Train Drive ATS 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 161 and 64 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Train Sim Pro's written reviews are positive against 76% of Train Drive ATS 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Train Sim Pro ships an update every 2 months, Train Drive ATS 2 every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Train Sim Pro versus Train Drive ATS 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrain Sim ProTrain Drive ATS 2
Price$1.99 — better$6.99
Rating4.5 (161 ratings)4.7 (64 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.6% of reviews75.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings161 — better64
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank—#111 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size809 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer1788918 Alberta LtdTakahiro Ito

Customer experience

Train Sim Pro

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

Train Drive ATS 2

All ratings64 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral1.6%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews189 reviews
Positive75.7%
Neutral8.5%
Negative15.9%

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 Drive ATS 2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

Train Drive ATS 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Train Sim Pro free?
Train Sim Pro costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Train Drive ATS 2 free?
Train Drive ATS 2 costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Train Sim Pro or Train Drive ATS 2?
Train Drive ATS 2 is rated higher. Train Sim Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 161 ratings, while Train Drive ATS 2 averages 4.7 from 64 ratings.
Do Train Sim Pro or Train Drive ATS 2 have ads?
Neither Train Sim Pro nor Train Drive ATS 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Train Sim Pro or Train Drive ATS 2?
Train Sim Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Train Drive ATS 2 every 4 months. Most recently, Train Sim Pro was updated on October 12, 2026 and Train Drive ATS 2 on October 11, 2026.

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