Comparison

Rail vs Train Simulator 2

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

Head to head
About

Rail

Features
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Load. Deliver. Dodge. Repair. Take control of your own train in this fast-paced, casual delivery game. Pick up color-coded cargo, race against the clock, and drop off goods at matching stations — all while avoiding obstacles and managing your engine. Features: - Color-Coded Cargo Challenges - Match cargo to the correct destination for successful deliveries. - Timed Journeys - Reach the next station before time runs out. - Track Obstacles - Clear fallen trees and other hazards to keep moving. - Engine Overheating Mini-Game - Going too fast? Cool down your engine by solving a fun color-line puzzle. - Casual, Bite-Sized Gameplay - Quick levels designed for short sessions with increasing difficulty. - Easy to learn, challenging to master. A unique mix of puzzle-solving and time-based gameplay.

About

Train Simulator 2

Experience a realistic train simulation where you rebuild a region's transport network. Drive powerful locomotives, manage cargo, and upgrade your fleet to restore economic growth. Become the ultimate rail manager in this immersive 2D simulator.

Highlights
  • Realistic train driving simulation
  • Transport goods across regions
  • Manage routes, schedules, and cargo
  • Upgrade locomotives and wagons
  • Rebuild regional transport network
  • Deep management and upgrade system
Features
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2D train simulator game awaits you! The regional economy is in crisis. Factories stand idle, supply chains are broken, and transport systems are failing. Now it’s time to step in as a professional rail driver and rebuild the transport network in this immersive simulation game. Download Train Simulator 2 and experience what it truly means to manage rail transport in a realistic environment. Put yourself in the driver’s seat of powerful locomotives and master all the rides. This railroad simulator lets you control every detail — from driving the train to managing routes, lines, schedules, cargo, and upgrades. TRANSPORT SIMULATION In this train sim, you’ll transport goods across different regions. Build connections between cities, improve station relationships, and restore economic growth through efficient transport management. DRIVE REALISTIC LOCOMOTIVES Start your journey as a beginner operating a simple diesel locomotive. Complete contracts, earn money, and upgrade your equipment. Each vehicle is recreated from real blueprints to deliver an authentic railway simulation experience. MANAGE & UPGRADE YOUR FLEET - Upgrade engines and wagons - Modify train compositions - Improve fuel efficiency - Increase cargo capacity This deep management system turns the game into a full transport simulator, where strategy matters as much as driving skill. START YOUR RAIL EMPIRE TODAY Sign contracts, load wagons, choose destinations, start your engine, and build the most efficient transport system in the region. This is more than a game — it’s a full railway simulation experience. Download Train Simulator 2 and become the ultimate rail manager!

Screenshots

Rail4 screens
Train Simulator 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rail at none against Train Simulator 2's 12. Rail also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence 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

Both are free to download. Train Simulator 2 sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Rail asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rail ships an update every 6 days, Train Simulator 2 weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Rail versus Train Simulator 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRailTrain Simulator 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (83 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—83 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size255 MB768 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperOsman AkdemirAzur Interactive Games Limited

In-app purchases

None

Rail

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

Train Simulator 2

One-time12
  • Small pile of Gold coins$0.99
  • Piggy Bank$0.99
  • No ADS for 4 days$0.99
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  • No ADS forever$1.99
  • Big set of coins$3.99
  • Mechanic's set$5.99
  • Big supply set$8.99
  • EMD SD70$9.99
  • Driver's set$9.99
  • Hits of the week!$14.99
  • FD20$14.99
  • Heavy Trains$14.99

Questions

Is Rail free?
Rail is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Train Simulator 2 free?
Train Simulator 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rail or Train Simulator 2 have ads?
Train Simulator 2 shows ads; Rail does not.
Which is updated more often, Rail or Train Simulator 2?
Rail ships an update every 6 days, and Train Simulator 2 weekly. Most recently, Rail was updated on September 28, 2026 and Train Simulator 2 on October 14, 2026.

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