Train Sim vs Trainz Driver 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.
Trainz Driver 2
Experience the thrill of driving, exploring, and creating your own train routes in a realistic 3D world. Enjoy multiplayer sessions and a vast collection of locos and routes suitable for all ages. This simulation offers intuitive controls and extensive world-building tools.
- Drive trains in realistic 3D world
- Create and edit custom tracks
- Explore diverse routes and sessions
- Multiplayer co-operative gameplay
- Build and share creations
- Vast collection of locos and rolling stock
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Trainz Driver 2, now Free to Play, let's you DRIVE, EXPLORE, and now CREATE your own tracks too! Also check out Trainz SIm 3 coming July 2021! Drive your favorite trains in an incredibly real 3D world and expand your collection with your favourite locos and new routes and sessions. Enjoy multiplayer co-operative sessions with players from around the world. Choose from a range of prototypical routes and arcade style sessions - there is something here for everyone aged 4 to 104! Easy to use interface designed apecifically for the smaller form factor of your iPhone. Based upon world's favorite train sim, "Trainz Simulator 2 for iPad", Trainz Driver 2 is consistently one of the top ranked Simulation and Family apps around the world. With thousands of 5 star reviews, here's just a little of what our many fans are saying... __________________________________________________________________________________ Best game for iOS ***** by Raiyou Adare Simply the best thing I've seen on a mobile platform! It's more than a train simulator; it's a train experience. With the layout creator, you can really go crazy! Plus you can run your very own shortline picking up and dropping off cargo. I don't care who you are, you'll spend hours playing this game The best app in the entire App Store ***** by Maus009 Great Graphics, runs smooth, adds a lot of stuff that wasn't there in the first version Fantastic ***** by TrainMasterJack This new version is superior in many ways to its predecessor. The DLC content is also amazing because you get more steam locos and new maps as well. I highly recommend this app to any train lover Great!!! ***** by LENNIE U.S.A - Version - 1.0.1 I love this game. The only thing is that my phone get too warm. Maybe is because I play this game every time that I can :) __________________________________________________________________________________ New in Trainz Driver 2: With new graphics and new content (including steam engines!!!) Trainz Driver 2 is a worthy upgrade for any train fan. Now with multiplayer and amazing world building tools, you can drive, build and share your love of trains with enthusiasts from all around the world. Based upon the best selling Trainz Simulator 2 for iPad, Trainz Driver 2 delivers powerful yet easy to use world editing tools: * lay track, signals & track markers * sculpt and paint the terrain * add scenery, buildings, fences, roads & traffic * select from a huge variety of trains and rolling stock to set up your driving experience * issue commands to each train to customize each driving session * upload your creations to the Download Station Combined with Trainz Simulator 2 for iPad, you can expand your route with interactive driving sessions using additional rules and commands, then share with others via the DLS. Multiplayer lets you drive trains with both Trainz Driver 2 and Trainz Simulator 2 users. Arrange to play with your friends or join an existing game and participate in co-operative sessions, chatting as you go using iTrainz Chat. Includes routes from USA, UK and Australia along with fictional "arcade" sessions for extra fun and excitement. For the first time, steam engines are included in the core app along with detailed tutorials to teach you how turn a tender full of coal and water into the power required to haul freight and passengers over a variety of routes. Of course a wide selection of diesel locos, freight wagons, tankers, passenger cars and more also await the aspiring train driver...young or old. New content is being released all the time, so you can expand your collection of Routes, Sessions, Locos and Rolling Stock through in-game purchases.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Trainz Driver 2 at none against Train Sim's shown. Trainz Driver 2 also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and chart position (#190 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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 Trainz Driver 2 sells 24 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Trainz Driver 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.2K and 11K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Train Sim's written reviews are positive against 81% of Trainz Driver 2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Train Sim ships an update monthly, Trainz Driver 2 every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.
| Parameter | Train Sim | Trainz Driver 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (6.2K ratings) | 4.7 (11K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 82.7% of reviews — better | 81.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6.2K | 11K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #190 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 813 MB | 591 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 1788918 Alberta Ltd | N3V Games Pty Ltd |
Customer experience
Train Sim
Trainz Driver 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
Trainz Driver 2
From 11K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great mobile train simulator
- 👍 Lots of creativity and customization options
- 🚂 Realistic train controls and physics
- 💡 Ability to create and edit own routes
- 🌇 Diverse selection of routes and locations
Room to improve
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches with DLC content
- 🔧 Outdated graphics and visuals
- 💰 Expensive for additional content
- 🤔 Confusing controls and UI for some users
- 🚫 Limited selection of trains and rolling stock
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
Trainz Driver 2
Reported bugs
4 issues- Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- DLC content not downloading properly
- Saved routes and progress being lost
- Glitches with track switching and signaling
Requested features
5 requests- More steam locomotives and historic trains
- Improved multiplayer functionality
- Ability to import user-created content
- Interactive cab views and walk-around mode
- Expanded route and location selection
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
Trainz Driver 2
- NS 8104 Lehigh Valley (free)Free
- Arcade Sessions (Classic)$0.99
- Civil War Museum Run - 4-4-0 Steam$0.99
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- CSX Steel Transporter - TD$0.99
- Surfliner Amtrak P42DC - TD$0.99
- Highland Wood Supply$0.99
- Late Afternoon Passenger$0.99
- Rosworth Goods Run$0.99
- Mountain Run - CN GP38$0.99
- The Lost Train - QR2100$0.99
- Split Shift - SRA Class 44$0.99
- Independence Day (Part 1) - Big Boy$0.99
- The Black Forest (Classic)$0.99
- Tidewater Point Rail$0.99
- Iberia Interior$0.99
- Containers Part 1 - BNSF C44$0.99
- BNSF - Blue Sky Shift - GE B 40 & Dash 9$1.99
- Northbay County$2.99
- Marias Pass Approach$2.99
- Trainz Route CN Holly Sub - TD$2.99
- American Freedom Train - TD2$2.99
- Maglev Project$3.99
- Route: Horseshoe Curve USA$4.99
- Route: Cajon Pass$5.99
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