Comparison

Paper Plane Challenge 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

Paper Plane Challenge

Navigate a paper airplane through diverse environments using intuitive motion controls. Dodge fun obstacles and unlock new levels, including endless challenges, as you progress through various stages.

Highlights
  • Intuitive motion controls
  • Variety of stages
  • Fun obstacles
  • Unlock new levels
  • Infinite challenges
Features
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* Fly a Paper Plane Through Fun and Challenging Worlds! Take control of a paper plane and see how far you can fly! Use intuitive MOTION controls to guide your plane through obstacles, discover colorful environments, and unlock new challenges. From neighborhood backyards to peaceful forests, tropical islands and mysterious abstract worlds, every stage brings something new to explore. * EXPLORE DIFFERENT WORLDS Fly through a variety of environments, including: • Neighborhood houses and backyards • Peaceful forests • Tropical islands • Abstract worlds * DODGE FUN OBSTACLES Watch your flight path and avoid obstacles such as: • Floating obstacles • Swinging tires • Log tunnels • Volcanoes • Black holes * UNLOCK NEW PLANES Earn stars and unlock new aircraft, including different paper planes, a biplane, UFO and spaceship. * TAKE ON NEW CHALLENGES Progress through levels and unlock increasingly exciting flying challenges, including infinite challenges for continued play. * EASY TO PLAY, FUN TO MASTER Paper Plane Challenge is designed for quick, casual gameplay with simple controls and increasingly challenging flights. Ready for takeoff? Download Paper Plane Challenge and start flying!

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

Paper Plane Challenge4 screens
Train Simulator 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Paper Plane Challenge at none against Train Simulator 2's 12. Paper Plane Challenge also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Train Simulator 2's advantage is ratings volume (86 vs 5). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Paper Plane Challenge asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Paper Plane Challenge holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Train Simulator 2 has 86 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paper Plane Challenge ships an update every 6 days, Train Simulator 2 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Paper Plane Challenge versus Train Simulator 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaper Plane ChallengeTrain Simulator 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5 ratings) — better4.6 (86 ratings)
Positive reviews—40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings586 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size160 MB768 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPartyOnGamesAzur Interactive Games Limited

Customer experience

Paper Plane Challenge

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Train Simulator 2

All ratings83 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral1.2%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

In-app purchases

None

Paper Plane Challenge

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 Paper Plane Challenge free?
Paper Plane Challenge 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.
Which has better reviews, Paper Plane Challenge or Train Simulator 2?
Paper Plane Challenge is rated higher. Paper Plane Challenge averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Train Simulator 2 averages 4.6 from 86 ratings.
Do Paper Plane Challenge or Train Simulator 2 have ads?
Train Simulator 2 shows ads; Paper Plane Challenge does not.
Which is updated more often, Paper Plane Challenge or Train Simulator 2?
Paper Plane Challenge ships an update every 6 days, and Train Simulator 2 weekly. Most recently, Paper Plane Challenge was updated on October 20, 2026 and Train Simulator 2 on October 23, 2026.

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