Comparison

Train Sim Pro vs Euro Train Simulator

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

Euro Train Simulator

Experience realistic train driving with diverse routes and weather conditions. Accomplish scenarios to unlock new trains and routes, or customize your journey in quick mode. Features animated passengers and authentic station designs.

Highlights
  • Career Mode with scenarios
  • Quick Mode for custom journeys
  • Unlockable and purchasable trains
  • Realistic weather and time settings
  • Animated passengers and authentic stations
  • Multiple camera angles
  • In-game message system
Features
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Euro Train Simulator is the first in a planned series of high-quality, feature-rich railroad simulation games covering every major destination in the world. Featuring an intuitive, easy to use interface, the game lets users play Career Mode to accomplish each scenario and unlock new trains and routes. Career accomplishments are featured on a leader board. On the other hand, Quick Mode lets you choose the train, route, source and destination stations, weather and the time of the day for the simulation. FEATURES: - NEW: Tier 3 Added: Now drive from Paris-Gare Du Lyon (France) to Milano Centrale (Italy) - NEW: 3 unlockable trains + 2 free trains + 2 exclusive trains for purchase - Massive UI redesign - Many new Options and personalizable preferences added 1. Weather : Clear, Overcast, Fog, Rain and Thunderstorm 2. Time: 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00 and 21:00 3. Signal: For ease of understanding, Euro Train Simulator currently uses the UK railway signalling, with Green, Single Yellow and Red lights. 4. People: Animated passengers, from all walks of life, waiting at the station. 5. Stations: The stations were designed keeping the authentic modern German railway stations in mind. The likeness is uncanny. 6. Types of trains: Euro Train Simulator currently features 10 unique types of trains, ranging from Bombardier trains to super fast inter-city expresses. 7. Sound design has been carefully created. More realistic sound, produced with the help of experts, is coming in the one of the next few updates. 8. Camera angles: multiple, interesting camera angles have been provided: Indoor, Overhead, God's Eye, Reverse, Signal Camera Angle and one customisable angle. 9. A Message System is in place to notify user of every activity happening within the game, offering suggestions when deemed necessary to information about penalty and bonus. Thank you for your continued support. To suggest features and report issues, feel free to write to us at support@highbrowinteractive.in.

Screenshots

Train Sim Pro4 screens
Euro Train Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Euro Train Simulator at Free against Train Sim Pro's $1.99. Euro Train Simulator also leads on ratings volume (1.6K vs 161). Train Sim Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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

Euro 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 Euro Train Simulator sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Train Sim Pro against 4.5 for Euro Train Simulator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Euro Train Simulator has 1.6K ratings behind it against 161, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Train Sim Pro's written reviews are positive against 70% of Euro Train Simulator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Train Sim Pro versus Euro Train Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrain Sim ProEuro Train Simulator
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (161 ratings)4.5 (1.6K ratings)
Positive reviews62.6% of reviews70.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1611.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size809 MB151 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer1788918 Alberta LtdHighbrow Interactive

Customer experience

Train Sim Pro

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

Euro Train Simulator

All ratings1,640 ratings
Positive86.6%
Neutral4.6%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews281 reviews
Positive70.1%
Neutral11.0%
Negative18.9%

User reviews

Train Sim Pro

From 161 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

Euro Train Simulator

From 1.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and enjoyable game
  • 🚀 Great train simulation
  • 💡 Realistic train graphics and sounds

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
  • ⏱️ Tight time limits to reach stations
  • 💰 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.

Euro Train Simulator

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Tier 3 map crashes the game
  • Speed limit changes not responsive enough
  • Ads cover important UI elements

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more train types and routes
  • Implement a free-roam mode
  • Improve camera controls and views
  • Increase speed limit for high-speed trains

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
7 purchases

Euro Train Simulator

One-time7
  • French Train 1$2.99
  • French Train 2$2.99
  • Tier 2$6.99
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  • Tier 3$6.99
  • (Germany+Italy+France)$6.99
  • Remove Ads$11.99
  • Ultimate Bundle$19.99

Questions

Is Train Sim Pro free?
Train Sim Pro costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Euro Train Simulator free?
Euro Train Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Train Sim Pro or Euro Train Simulator?
Train Sim Pro and Euro Train Simulator are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 161 and 1.6K ratings respectively.
Do Train Sim Pro or Euro Train Simulator have ads?
Euro Train Simulator shows ads; Train Sim Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Train Sim Pro or Euro Train Simulator?
Train Sim Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Euro Train Simulator every 2 months. Most recently, Train Sim Pro was updated on September 18, 2026 and Euro Train Simulator on September 23, 2026.

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