Comparison

Train Sim Pro vs Train Simulator 2025 USA Cargo

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

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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 Simulator 2025 USA Cargo

Experience realistic train simulation across North America. Drive various train types on detailed routes through major US and Canadian cities, completing missions with functional controls and dynamic displays.

Highlights
  • Realistic train simulation
  • North American routes (USA & Canada)
  • Multiple train categories
  • Functional train instruments
  • Dynamic HUD and instruments
  • Detailed stations and environments
  • 210 missions
Features
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Train Simulator 2025 - United States of America USA and Canada Route - North America Rail Lines its finally here! Easy to play! We are happy to announce our newest Train Simulator with the same experience on desktops now in your mobile device! You are going to travel though all United States and Canada with the most famous and cool trains on Train Simulator 2025 ! Drive Train Simulator 2025 and get on your train to the railroad of United States and Canada to Boston, New York, Kansas City, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Portland, Denver, Chicago, Detroit, Vancouver, Winnipeg and Montreal. Categories of trains in Train Simulator 2025 : - Vintage/modern steamed trains - Electric metro/trains - Bullet trains - Diesel trains Those are the Trains included in the Train Simulator: - LK06 Steam - LK14 Steam - LS08 Steam - TGV Bullet Train - LT50 Electric - 181 Diesel - TE10M Diesel - VIS31337 Diesel - 4268 Diesel - Delorean from-the-movie (yes, this vintage tribute for you to play with!) MAIN FEATURES: - 10 trains - 12 Stations - 210 missions - Exclusive missions depending on your train. - Delorean from-the-movie tribute car/train. - Functional instruments of a train, throttle, reverse, manual and hydraulic brakes. - Dynamic instruments and advanced HUD. - Detailed train stations and wagons. - Detailed world scenario, with nature, cities, dynamic sky and ocean - Living marine and land animals. Have the best time in the command of the best trains on Train Simulator! Meet the stations on all the Train Simulator included Cities from United States and Canada, the main North American railroad route: - Boston, Massachusetts’ capital and largest city, founded in 1630, it’s one of the oldest cities in the U.S. - New York, home to the Empire State Building, Times Square, Statue of Liberty and other iconic sites, a fast-paced city, globally influential center of art, culture, fashion and finance. - Kansas City, the largest city in the state of Missouri. It is the 37th largest city by population in the United States and the 23rd largest by area. - Las Vegas, in Nevada's Mojave Desert, is a resort town famed for its buzzing energy, 24-hour casinos and endless entertainment options. - San Francisco, in northern California, is a city on the tip of a peninsula surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay. - Portland, the largest city in the U.S. state of Oregon, located near the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers. - Denver, the capital and most populous municipality of the U.S. state of Colorado, also the most populous county in Colorado. - Chicago, on Lake Michigan in Illinois, is among the largest cities in the U.S. - Detroit, the most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the largest city on the United States–Canada border. - Vancouver, a bustling west coast seaport in British Columbia, is among Canada’s densest, most ethnically diverse cities. - Winnipeg, the capital and largest city of the province of Manitoba, Canada. It is located near the longitudinal centre of North America, at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers. - Montreal, the largest city in Québec. Predominantly French-speaking, it’s set on an island in the Saint Lawrence River and named after Mt. Royal, the triple-peaked hill at its heart. Master the controls of your train in a easy, fun and realistic world environment! Don't forget to give us your feedback! Apple's Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ If you need to contact us, send an e-mail to support (at) thetisgames.com

Screenshots

Train Sim Pro4 screens
Train Simulator 2025 USA Cargo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Train Sim Pro at 63% against Train Simulator 2025 USA Cargo's 8%. Train Sim Pro also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). Train Simulator 2025 USA Cargo's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99). On in-app purchases, monetization model, 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 Simulator 2025 USA Cargo 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 2025 USA Cargo sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Train Sim Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Train Sim Pro has 161 ratings behind it against 1, 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 8% of Train Simulator 2025 USA Cargo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Train Sim Pro ships an update every 2 months, Train Simulator 2025 USA Cargo every 64 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Train Sim Pro versus Train Simulator 2025 USA Cargo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrain Sim ProTrain Simulator 2025 USA Cargo
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (161 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews62.6% of reviews — better8.3% of reviews
Number of ratings161 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 64 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size809 MB192 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer1788918 Alberta LtdThetis Consulting

Customer experience

Train Sim Pro

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

Train Simulator 2025 USA Cargo

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews133 reviews
Positive8.3%
Neutral10.5%
Negative81.2%

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

Train Simulator 2025 USA Cargo

From 1 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay on level 1
  • 👍 Promising concept
  • 🚂 Enjoyable for train enthusiasts

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs, especially on level 2
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases required
  • 📵 Limited free content
  • 🎮 Poor controls and camera movement

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 2025 USA Cargo

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Train wheels clipping through tracks
  • Train getting stuck or falling through the ground
  • Missions not ending properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to earn/unlock trains through gameplay
  • Longer and more varied levels
  • Improved tutorial and instructions
  • Fix level 2 glitches

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
11 purchases

Train Simulator 2025 USA Cargo

One-time11
  • LT50 Electric$1.99
  • 181 Diesel$1.99
  • Remove all Ads$1.99
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  • Full Gas$1.99
  • LK14 Steam$3.99
  • Back To Delorean$3.99
  • LK06 Steam$5.99
  • TGV Bullet$5.99
  • 4268 Diesel$5.99
  • Steam Trains Pack$6.99
  • Train Simulator Full Pack$29.99

Questions

Is Train Sim Pro free?
Train Sim Pro costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Train Simulator 2025 USA Cargo free?
Train Simulator 2025 USA Cargo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Train Sim Pro or Train Simulator 2025 USA Cargo?
Train Sim Pro is rated higher. Train Sim Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 161 ratings, while Train Simulator 2025 USA Cargo averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Train Sim Pro or Train Simulator 2025 USA Cargo have ads?
Train Simulator 2025 USA Cargo shows ads; Train Sim Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Train Sim Pro or Train Simulator 2025 USA Cargo?
Train Sim Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Train Simulator 2025 USA Cargo every 64 months. Most recently, Train Sim Pro was updated on October 16, 2026 and Train Simulator 2025 USA Cargo on October 9, 2026.

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