Train Simulator PRO USA vs Train Manager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Train Simulator PRO USA
Experience a realistic train simulation with a vast USA map, diverse train cars, and authentic stations. Drive locomotives, manage freight, and become a railway tycoon in this open-world game.
- Vast USA map
- Diverse train cars and cargo
- Realistic locomotives
- Authentic stations
- Freight management for profit
- Open-world exploration
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Tracks. Diesel. Railroad. Huge Map of the USA. Train Cars. Coal, Tractor or even Tank Freight. Authentic Stations. Realistic Locomotives. Picturesque Scenery. Passenger Wagons. Railway Turntable. Air Brakes. Long Haul. Open World. FREE. With lots of Air Hissing and Steam. The list goes on and on. Don’t hesitate no more - just download now! Train Simulator PRO USA gives you all you could imagine from a realistic train simulator. Jump into the driver's cabin, use coupling to attach your railway trucks and drive your goods to make the highest profit. With tons of challenges to complete, over dozen different railcars and cargo types, numerous realistic cities and stations to unlock and explore and above all beautiful scenery of the United States of America which you can discover through the windows of the most iconic passenger and freight locomotives this game is a must for every simulator fan out there. Download and become a railway tycoon now!
Train Manager
Build and manage your own railroad empire from scratch. Compete globally, schedule international routes, and track your trains live. Choose between easy or realistic gameplay modes to become a railway mogul.
- Manage your own railroad empire
- Create and schedule international routes
- Track trains live
- Realistic gameplay modes
- Manage staff and invest in companies
- Customize and upgrade trains
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Are you the next Cornelius Venderbilt and railway mogul? Can you achieve a monopoly? In Train Manager you create and manage your own railroad empire where you build it up from nothing to owning routes all over the world. Compete to be at the top of the multiplayer leaderboards and challenge your friends and other real life train managers from all over the world. REAL LIFE TRAINS AND STATIONS Utilize the power of a train tycoon simulator to create a strategy where you can become as big as real rail companies like Deutsche Bahn, SNCF, BNSF, CSX, Union Pacific, Japan Railway Company or CNRC and claim monopoly. Create, schedule and explore international routes between train stations like Shinjuku, Hamburg, London Waterloo, Grand Central Terminal, Paris Gare Du Nord, Taipei, Roma Termini or Penn Station. Track your trains live when they drive from town to city or when they are staying idle at stations. CHOOSE REALISTIC GAMEPLAY You can play on two difficulties: either EASY or REALISM. Go the easy way to lower prices and increase profits or challenge yourself with realism where you have to be the manager of the smallest things like the fuel prices and taxes. ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY Not only is it more convenient and easy to travel the railroads, but it’s also better for the environment compared to a car, ship or plane. Be a green manager and help bring more focus on transport of passengers and cargo by train. From steam engines to running on diesel to high-speed electric bullet trains - you are able to shape the future and set yourself up for success if you deploy the right tactics. Features include - Track your routes LIVE - Manage your staff - Invest in rival rail companies - Put your company on the stock market - Create or join alliances with influential managers or friends - All the most known real life locomotive types - Buy and sell used cars and caravans - Customize and upgrade your trains - And much more! Become the CEO of a vast network of railway routes and trains and strive to take over the world and realize your dreams of a monopoly. Choo choo - all aboard the train simulator! This game is 100% ad free. Note: An online internet-connection is required to play this game. Please see the Trophy Games Privacy Statement to know more about your data protection at: https://trophy-games.com/legal/privacy-statement
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Train Manager at 4.8 against Train Simulator PRO USA's 4.3. Train Manager also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (52% vs 41%). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Simulator PRO USA sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Train Manager sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Train Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 412 and 941 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Train Simulator PRO USA's written reviews are positive against 52% of Train Manager's.
Train Simulator PRO USA ships an update monthly, Train Manager fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Train Simulator PRO USA | Train Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (412 ratings) | 4.8 (941 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.6% of reviews | 52.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 412 | 941 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| 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 | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2.8 GB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MAGEEKS SC | Xombat ApS |
Customer experience
Train Simulator PRO USA
Train Manager
User reviews
Train Simulator PRO USA
From 412 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great graphics
- 🚂 Realistic train simulation
- 👍 Relaxing gameplay
- 🎮 Enjoyable overall
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Difficult progression without spending money
- 🚦 Inconsistent speed limit enforcement
Train Manager
From 941 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Good game
- 🚀 Realistic train operations
- 👍 Easy to learn
- 👍 Clear and easy to understand user interface
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- 💰 Requires paying to progress
- 🕰️ Slow pace of the game
- 🚂 Limited train selection, especially for certain regions
Bugs and requests
Train Simulator PRO USA
Reported bugs
5 issues- Missions not tracking properly
- Trains getting stuck or crashing unexpectedly
- Speed limits changing without warning
- Inability to reverse or control train direction
- Frequent app crashes
Requested features
5 requests- Add more train models and customization options
- Improve mission variety and progression
- Implement iCloud/cloud save functionality
- Fix speed limit issues and add more realistic speed limits
- Improve audio/sound effects (horns, bells, etc.)
Train Manager
Reported bugs
4 issues- Endless blue screen on launch
- Game freezes or crashes
- Issues with loading and logging in
- Inability to depart trains or make purchases
Requested features
10 requests- Add more train models and liveries
- Implement sandbox mode
- Add train timetables and running maps
- Allow trains to run automatically between destinations
- Improve the ticketing system
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- Add more stations and routes
- Implement a loan option
- Add station-wise earnings and data
- Allow custom route building
- Introduce a faster-than-real-time gameplay option
In-app purchases
Train Simulator PRO USA
- Special Offer 2A$1.99
- Special Offer 3A$2.99
- Handful of Gems$4.99
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- Special Offer 5A$4.99
- Special Offer 8A$7.99
- Small pile of Gems$9.99
- Special Offer 10A$9.99
- Special Offer 15A$11.99
- Oregon DLC$16.99
- Big pile of Gems$19.99
- Heaps of Gems$49.99
Train Manager
- Special Deal$0.99
- Mini Package$2.99
- Rookie Deal2 variants$4.99
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- Rookie Deal2 variants$5.99
- Standard Package$5.99
- Rookie Deal$6.99
- Kickstarter Package$9.99
- Journeyman Deal$9.99
- Expert Deal$22.99
- Premium Package$22.99
- Jumbo Package$49.99
- Mega Package$99.99
Questions
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