# Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway) vs Rail World!

The clearest difference is rating: Rail World! at 4.9 against Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway)'s 4.7. Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway)'s advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway) sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Rail World! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Rail World! holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway)'s written reviews are positive against 90% of Rail World!'s.

Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway) ships an update every 3 weeks, Rail World! fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway) | Rail World! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-crew-sim-2-railway/id6452726865/reviews) | **[4.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rail-world/id6738320324/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 88.0% of reviews | **90.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 469 MB | 529 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hiromi Hakozaki](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626441902) | [Katsuya Maezono](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780197564) |

## What reviewers say

### Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-crew-sim-2-railway/id6452726865)

Experience railway operations as either a driver or conductor. Manage doors, ensure passenger safety, and navigate the train to its destination. Choose between distinct modes for varied gameplay.

**Highlights:** Driver Mode, Conductor Mode, One-man Operator Mode, Door operation, Safety checks, Emergency stops

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LED Headlight | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock the 4000 Series Train | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Vehicles | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Stages | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Series 10000 train | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Series 100 train | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Limited Express | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ad-Free Play | $1.99 | one-time |


### Rail World!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rail-world/id6738320324)

Experience Japanese railways from multiple perspectives. Drive trains as the engineer, observe them like a miniature diorama, or enjoy the scenery as a passenger. This game offers diverse ways to engage with a virtual train world.

**Highlights:** Drive trains as engineer, Diorama view, Passenger view, Explore 20km routes, Future route/vehicle additions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 早朝、夕方シナリオ | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway) free?

Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Rail World! free?

Rail World! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway) or Rail World!?

Rail World! is rated higher. Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway) averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Rail World! averages 4.9 from 12 ratings.

### Do Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway) or Rail World! have ads?

Both Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway) and Rail World! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway) or Rail World!?

Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway) ships an update every 3 weeks, and Rail World! fortnightly. Most recently, Train Crew Sim 2 (Railway) was updated on November 7, 2026 and Rail World! on November 8, 2026.

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