Train Sim vs Ultimate Coaster 2
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.
Ultimate Coaster 2
Design and experience your own roller coasters in a 3D environment. This app offers intuitive controls for all skill levels, allowing you to build, customize, and ride your creations with realistic physics. Save your designs and explore pre-built demo coasters.
- Create custom roller coasters
- Realistic physics simulation
- Intuitive and advanced controls
- Save and load track designs
- Paint tracks any color
- Modify terrain
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Ultimate Coaster 2 lets you create and ride your own roller coasters in a fully customizable 3D world. This is your playground - let your imagination run free! (: Features: - Simple, intuitive controls - Advanced controls for power users - Realistic Physics - Roller coaster models generated real time - The ability to save and load tracks - Options to paint your track any color - Terrain modification - Comes preloaded with demo coasters inspired by real existing rides!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Ultimate Coaster 2 at none against Train Sim's shown. Train Sim's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). 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 Ultimate Coaster 2 sells 16 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 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.2K and 1.9K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Train Sim's written reviews are positive against 74% of Ultimate Coaster 2's.
Train Sim ships an update monthly, Ultimate Coaster 2 every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Train Sim | Ultimate Coaster 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (6.2K ratings) — better | 4.1 (1.9K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 82.8% of reviews — better | 73.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6.2K — better | 1.9K |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 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 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 813 MB | 145 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 1788918 Alberta Ltd | Jason Hu |
Customer experience
Train Sim
Ultimate Coaster 2
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
Ultimate Coaster 2
From 1.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🤩 Amazing game
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎢 Great for roller coaster enthusiasts
- 🔥 Best mobile coaster game
- 🎨 Good customization options
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 💰 Paid content required
- 🔍 Limited camera controls
- 🌄 Lacking scenery and theming options
- 🔧 Clunky track transitions
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
Ultimate Coaster 2
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes when loading large coasters
- Glitches with track placement and orientation
- Autosave feature not working as expected
- Inability to load previously saved coasters
Requested features
10 requests- Add switch tracks
- Implement shuttle coasters
- Include more pre-made inversion elements
- Allow customization of station and queue
- Introduce day/night cycle and lighting
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- Add water rides and scenery
- Enable multiple coasters on a single plot
- Provide an undo/redo function
- Implement a smoothing tool for tracks
- Add more free coaster types
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
Ultimate Coaster 2
- Box-Spined Hyper Coaster$1.99
- Dive Machine (10 Seats)$1.99
- Box-Spined Wing Coaster$1.99
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- Box-Spined Inverted Coaster$1.99
- Girder Rocket Coaster$1.99
- Corkscrew Coaster$1.99
- Hybrid Coaster$1.99
- Single Rail Coaster$1.99
- Girder Blitz (OTSR) Coaster$1.99
- Girder Spinner Coaster$1.99
- Single Spined Coaster (3 Row)$1.99
- Multidimensional Coaster$1.99
- Girder Blitz (Lapbar) Coaster$1.99
- Double Spined Coaster (2 row)$1.99
- Girder Coaster (4 Seats)$1.99
- All Coaster Types$19.99
Questions
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