Train Sim vs Model Railway Easily
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Train Sim
Experience realistic train simulation with over 70 historical and modern trains in stunning 3D. Drive, pick up passengers, carry freight, and explore diverse environments. Build custom terrains and enjoy features like 3D cab interiors and train derailments.
- Realistic 3D graphics
- 60+ 3D train types
- 40+ train car types
- 15 realistic 3D environments
- Build custom environments
- 3D cab interiors
- Train derailments
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With over 35M downloads, Train Sim is the realistic train simulator suitable for both adults and kids who enjoy trains. Control your more than 80 historical and modern trains which are perfectly recreated in 3D for your mobile device. Train Sim’s Features: ● Awesomely Realistic 3D graphics ● 80+ Realistic 3D Train Types ● 40+ Train Car Types ● 15 Realistic 3D Environments ● 1 Underground Subway Scene ● Build Custom Environments ● 3D Cab Interiors for all Trains ● Train derailments ● Kid-friendly ● Realistic Train Sounds ● Easy Controls ● Regular Content Updates What You Can Do Whether looking to experience driving a train or just want to enjoy your favorite train setup in your preferred environment, this app is perfect for every train lover. With Train Sim you can: ● Drive the drains ● Pick up passengers from stations ● Carry freight ● Sit in passenger cars ● Observe the train from the ground Choose a Terrain! This train driving simulator includes terrains that are geographically realistic 3D environments which provide a different experience every time you play. Here are the current options you can choose from: ● Southern England ● Mountain Pass ● American Midwest ● India ● Subway ● Port of Call ● Metropolis ● Airport ● Desert ● Kids Scene ● Japan ● California Coast ● Custom As you see, there is an option to build your own, customized 3D terrain. Choose a Train Each environment suggests a train type that is appropriate for the terrain’s specifics. However, you can choose the one you like most. You can also change the train and its carriage cars while you are playing. Another great option is that you can decouple. You can also drop the freight cars while moving. Control the Weather When you get bored of the nice weather, you can try driving trains while it’s raining or snowing. You can also choose a night option, and the lights will automatically turn on. Of course, you can manually switch the lights on and off whenever you feel like it. Achievement Points You can see the list of the achievements that need to be unlocked and how many points they bring you. These can be declining a single train, crashing more than 10 passengers, trying out all the weather variations on a single scene, etc. Keep track of your progress and make the most of this train simulator game! Whether you are looking for a train game for kids or for yourself, Train Sim is definitely something you should try out. Do you enjoy our Train Simulator game? Follow @3583Bytes on social media to get the latest news and updates.
Model Railway Easily
Design and build intricate 3D model railway layouts with realistic engines, wagons, and scenery. Enjoy intuitive track creation and watch your trains automatically navigate the tracks, stopping at stations and reversing at ends. Enhance your creations with detailed buildings and plants for a lifelike experience.
- True 3D graphics environment
- Intuitive track layout creation
- Unlimited track length and switches
- Automatic train movement and stopping
- Detailed 3D models of engines, buildings, and scenery
- Customizable terrain types
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You can build highly detailed and functional model railway layouts in this game in a TRUE 3D graphics environment. Start with different empty terrain types and populate them with beautiful 3D models of engines, wagons, buildings, plants etc. Creating the track layout is very easy with the self explaining menus, which offer always only the possible actions during the use. The length of the track is practically unlimited. You can add as many switches as you want, only your fantasy limits the complexity. Put engines and wagons on the built track and just push them with your finger, and they start to move. They will travel the prepared track and stop automatically at the placed stations. If a train reaches and end of the track, it will stop, and move backward after a few seconds. Add different houses, buildings, plants, roads to increase the reality of your layout, and enjoy the beautiful details of all 3D models. Hint: on older devices turn off shadows and reduce details in app's settings
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Train Sim at 83% against Model Railway Easily's 27%. Train Sim also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.2) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). Model Railway Easily's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Train Sim sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Model Railway Easily sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Train Sim holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Train Sim has 6.2K ratings behind it against 357, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Train Sim's written reviews are positive against 27% of Model Railway Easily's.
Train Sim ships an update monthly, Model Railway Easily every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Train Sim | Model Railway Easily |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (6.2K ratings) — better | 3.2 (357 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 82.7% of reviews — better | 26.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6.2K — better | 357 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| 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 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 813 MB | 195 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 1788918 Alberta Ltd | rbskft |
Customer experience
Train Sim
Model Railway Easily
User reviews
Train Sim
From 6.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚂 Vast selection of trains
- 👍 Realistic train models and details
- 🎢 Fun gameplay and customization
- 🎨 Detailed environments and scenery
- 🆓 Free access to all trains and maps
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔊 Unrealistic horn and bell sounds
- 🚥 Limited track switching and shunting options
- 🌆 Lack of detailed environments and stations
- 🕹️ Challenging custom track creation
Model Railway Easily
From 357 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fun game
- 🚀 Great graphics
- 💡 Realistic model railroading
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 💰 Too many in-app purchases
- 🔍 Limited free content
Bugs and requests
Train Sim
Reported bugs
5 issues- Trains not responding to track switching
- Inconsistent train speeds and derailment issues
- Glitches in the custom track creation tool
- Crashes and app closures during gameplay
- Incorrect train models and liveries
Requested features
5 requests- Add more high-speed and modern trains
- Implement a wider variety of routes and locations
- Allow for more customization of trains and environments
- Improve physics and realism of train operations
- Introduce a passenger mode and station activities
Model Railway Easily
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game crashes on launch
- Purchased items not saving
- Inability to load game on newer devices
Requested features
4 requests- More free locomotives and rolling stock
- Ability to create custom terrain and track layouts
- Add train sounds and animations
- Improve controls and usability
In-app purchases
Train Sim
- Safety Outfit Freight Driver$0.99
- Commuter Train Driver$0.99
- Steam Train Driver$0.99
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- Disable Ads$3.99
Model Railway Easily
- Steam Engine 1$0.99
- Engine 2$0.99
- Engine 3$0.99
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- Engine 4$0.99
- Engine 5$0.99
- Engine 6$0.99
- Steam Engine 2$0.99
- Steam Engine 3$0.99
- Flat Wagon 2$0.99
- Crossing Gate$0.99
- Truck$0.99
Questions
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