Comparison

Train Manager vs Simple CEO Business Simulator

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
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

About

Simple CEO Business Simulator

Build and manage a business empire by making strategic investments and decisions. Balance legitimate and illicit enterprises to maximize profits while managing risks. Enjoy dynamic, rogue-lite gameplay with unique challenges in each playthrough.

Highlights
  • Build and manage a business empire
  • Strategic business investment
  • Rogue-lite gameplay with unique challenges
  • Passive income generation
  • Manage risks of illicit businesses
  • Develop economic strategy skills
Features
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Welcome to Simple CEO, the ultimate business empire simulator where you control the flow of money and profits to build your financial empire! Dive into the world of business management and strategic investments, where every decision impacts your path to becoming a billionaire. Build Your Business Empire Start small and expand your empire by choosing from various businesses to add to your growing network. Each business has unique stats, from startup costs to the time it takes to see profits. Strategically place businesses to maximize your cash flow and increase your wealth. Master the Art of Capitalism In Simple CEO, you can dabble in both legitimate and illicit enterprises. While illicit businesses offer higher profits, they come with risks, such as tainted money and the threat of authorities shutting down operations. Balance your financial strategy to grow your empire while managing these risks. Rogue-lite Gameplay Every game run is unique, offering a fresh challenge each time you play. Achieve quarterly targets and adapt to increasingly difficult goals to keep your empire thriving. As you progress, develop your skills in resource management and economic strategy to build a successful business empire. Key Features: Business Empire: Build and manage your own empire with strategic placement and growth. Strategic Investment: Choose from a variety of businesses with different financial dynamics. Rogue-lite Mechanics: Enjoy unique gameplay with each run, facing new challenges and opportunities. Passive Income: Generate profits and manage your cash flow for long-term success. Illicit Business Risks: Balance profits with risks from tainted money and potential shutdowns. Economic Strategy: Develop your skills in financial strategy and resource management to thrive. Why Play Simple CEO? Dynamic Gameplay: Experience fresh challenges with each playthrough in this fun business simulator. Strategic Depth: Manage your empire with complex business management and investment decisions. Idle Mechanics: Enjoy a passive income game where your empire grows even when you're away. Download Simple CEO now and start your journey to becoming the ultimate business tycoon! Manage, invest, and expand your empire in this thrilling startup simulator.

Screenshots

Train Manager4 screens
Simple CEO Business Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Train Manager at Free against Simple CEO Business Simulator's $3.99. Train Manager also leads on review sentiment (52% vs 20%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). Simple CEO Business Simulator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and chart position (#163 vs unranked). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Train Manager is free to download; Simple CEO Business Simulator costs $3.99 up front. Train Manager sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Simple CEO Business Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Train Manager ships an update fortnightly, Simple CEO Business Simulator every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Train Manager versus Simple CEO Business Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrain ManagerSimple CEO Business Simulator
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.8 (941 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.2% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings941 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#163 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB208 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXombat ApSMadowl Games LTD

Customer experience

Train Manager

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

Simple CEO Business Simulator

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

Bugs and requests

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

Simple CEO Business Simulator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

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
None

Simple CEO Business Simulator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Train Manager free?
Train Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple CEO Business Simulator free?
Simple CEO Business Simulator costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Train Manager or Simple CEO Business Simulator have ads?
Neither Train Manager nor Simple CEO Business Simulator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Train Manager or Simple CEO Business Simulator?
Train Manager ships an update fortnightly, and Simple CEO Business Simulator every 5 weeks. Most recently, Train Manager was updated on October 30, 2026 and Simple CEO Business Simulator on October 30, 2026.

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