Comparison

Elevator Simulator vs City Train Simulator

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

Head to head
About

Elevator Simulator

Experience realistic elevator simulations with customizable cabins, sounds, and animations. Adjust buttons, floors, and cabin speed, or explore unique modes like 'Crazy mode' and encounter a horror monster.

Highlights
  • Realistic sound and animations
  • Adjustable buttons and floors
  • Customizable backlight color
  • Multiple cabin speeds
  • Crazy mode
  • Horror monster encounters
Features
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Elevator cabin simulator with many customizable options, realistic sounds and design. What's here: - Realistic sound and animations - Adjustable number of buttons from 2 to 30 - Floors from -5 to 30 - Optional zero floor - Service buttons: open door, close door, cancel, ringer, fan - Different button shapes - Customizable backlight color - Cabin speed from 1 to 5 - Calm background music - Standby mode with light off - Crazy mode (use at your own risk) ! - A chance to meet and kick out a scary elevator horror monster! Hint: use the closet, wardrobe or pantry for more realistic lift effect!

About

City Train Simulator

Experience a realistic 3D train simulation where you drive modern and classic commuter trains. Pick up and drop off passengers, adhere to schedules, and navigate detailed city tracks. Enjoy offline play with various game modes and interactive driver cabs.

Highlights
  • Realistic 3D train simulation
  • Interactive driver's cab
  • Offline gameplay
  • Multiple train types
  • Passenger transport missions
  • Reward system
Features
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* NO subscription and NO annoying nag screens. Works OFFLINE. City Train Simulator is a realistic 3D simulator where you’ll become a real commuter train driver. Drive modern and classic trains, each of which is faithfully recreated in 3D: working instruments, control levers, signals, and the braking system. Your task is to drive commuter trains along the tracks connecting the metropolis with its suburbs and outlying stations. Picking up and dropping off passengers, stopping precisely at the platform, and adhering to the schedule and traffic signals - that’s what makes this simulator a real challenge. Different game modes are available in the game: you will be able to drive the train as a driver, and also take the role of a passenger to make an unforgettable journey through all available stations. In addition, players will be able to choose between free mode and exciting missions, while striving to improve the physical parameters of the train to achieve maximum speed and improve their commuter train driving skills. In addition, you'll be able to drive the train in several cities, including NEW YORK and LONDON, with more cities to come in the future updates. Game Features: * Dozens of kilometers of suburban tracks with detailed stations. * Several types of commuter trains - each with its own handling characteristics. * A realistic driver's cab with interactive elements (3D view from the driver's window). * A reward system for maintaining speed limits, smooth braking, and announcing the current stop. * Fully offline - take the controls anytime. Step into the role of a train driver and hone your skills in our realistic commuter train simulator! Transport passengers, open and close the doors at stations, use the train’s horn, and enjoy realistic train physics. Become the one who transports thousands of passengers every day. City Train Simulator is an addictive adventure. Discover the world of commuter rail - just you, the tracks, and the whistle of your electric train.

Screenshots

Elevator Simulator4 screens
City Train Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Elevator Simulator at none against City Train Simulator's 3. Elevator Simulator also leads on iOS requirement (13 vs 15.0). City Train Simulator's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. City Train Simulator sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Elevator Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Elevator Simulator against 4.6 for City Train Simulator. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 22 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Elevator Simulator ships an update every 9 months, City Train Simulator monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Elevator Simulator versus City Train Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElevator SimulatorCity Train Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (25 ratings) — better4.6 (22 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings25 — better22
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB408 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperYan KoevAnatoly Kochergin

Customer experience

Elevator Simulator

All ratings21 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral4.8%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

City Train Simulator

All ratings22 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral4.5%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Elevator Simulator

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

City Train Simulator

One-time3
  • 10 Diamonds$0.99
  • 120 Diamonds$7.99
  • 1400 Diamonds$79.99

Questions

Is Elevator Simulator free?
Elevator Simulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is City Train Simulator free?
City Train Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Elevator Simulator or City Train Simulator?
Elevator Simulator is rated higher. Elevator Simulator averages 4.7 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while City Train Simulator averages 4.6 from 22 ratings.
Do Elevator Simulator or City Train Simulator have ads?
Both Elevator Simulator and City Train Simulator show ads.
Which is updated more often, Elevator Simulator or City Train Simulator?
Elevator Simulator ships an update every 9 months, and City Train Simulator monthly. Most recently, Elevator Simulator was updated on September 26, 2026 and City Train Simulator on October 11, 2026.

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