Comparison

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.

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About

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.

Highlights
  • Vast USA map
  • Diverse train cars and cargo
  • Realistic locomotives
  • Authentic stations
  • Freight management for profit
  • Open-world exploration
Features
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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!

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

Train Simulator PRO USA4 screens
Train Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Train Simulator PRO USA versus Train Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrain Simulator PRO USATrain Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (412 ratings)4.8 (941 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.6% of reviews52.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings412941 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size2.8 GB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMAGEEKS SCXombat ApS

Customer experience

Train Simulator PRO USA

All ratings349 ratings
Positive82.8%
Neutral4.0%
Negative13.2%
Written reviews286 reviews
Positive40.6%
Neutral20.3%
Negative39.2%

Train Manager

All ratings927 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral2.0%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews272 reviews
Positive52.2%
Neutral18.0%
Negative29.8%

User reviews

Train Simulator PRO USA

From 412 App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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

11 purchases

Train Simulator PRO USA

One-time11
  • 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
12 purchases

Train Manager

One-time12
  • 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

Is Train Simulator PRO USA free?
Train Simulator PRO USA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Train Manager free?
Train Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Train Simulator PRO USA or Train Manager?
Train Manager is rated higher. Train Simulator PRO USA averages 4.3 out of 5 from 412 ratings, while Train Manager averages 4.8 from 941 ratings.
Do Train Simulator PRO USA or Train Manager have ads?
Train Simulator PRO USA shows ads; Train Manager does not.
Which is updated more often, Train Simulator PRO USA or Train Manager?
Train Simulator PRO USA ships an update monthly, and Train Manager fortnightly. Most recently, Train Simulator PRO USA was updated on October 25, 2026 and Train Manager on October 24, 2026.

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