City Train Simulator vs Train Sim Builder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Realistic 3D train simulation
- Interactive driver's cab
- Offline gameplay
- Multiple train types
- Passenger transport missions
- Reward system
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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.
Train Sim Builder
Design and operate your own train world with realistic 3D graphics. Build custom layouts, place hundreds of items, and drive over 80 different trains with detailed cabin views. Enjoy regular content updates and exciting train derailments.
- Realistic 3D graphics
- Customizable track layouts
- Hundreds of decorative items
- Drive 80+ trains and locomotives
- Interior cabin views
- Train derailment physics
- Regular content updates
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Train Sim Builder includes everything you need to build and operate your own dream train world. You can build a fun layout in minutes, or spend hours perfecting your own train environment. Then drive one of the 80+ trains included in Train Sim Builder. Control speed, direction, sound horn and bell, control train lights, switch between night and day mode all with multiple camera angles. Watch as the train goes by from a station or sit inside a realistc 3D cabin. - Awesomely realistic 3D graphics - Customize the track layouts - Place 100s of items to complete your perfect Train Environments - Drive one of the 80+ included Trains and historical Locomotives - 60+ Rolling Stock Train Cars - Play or customize one of the pre-made Train Levels - Interior cabin views for all trains - Train derailments - No in app purchases - Regular content updates
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Train Sim Builder at none against City Train Simulator's 3. Train Sim Builder also leads on update cadence (daily vs monthly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). City Train Simulator's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. City Train Simulator sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Train Sim Builder asks for nothing beyond the download.
Train Sim Builder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: City Train Simulator has 18 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
City Train Simulator ships an update monthly, Train Sim Builder daily. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | City Train Simulator | Train Sim Builder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (18 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 408 MB | 346 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anatoly Kochergin | 1788918 Alberta Ltd |
Customer experience
City Train Simulator
Train Sim Builder
In-app purchases
City Train Simulator
- 10 Diamonds$0.99
- 120 Diamonds$7.99
- 1400 Diamonds$79.99
Train Sim Builder
No in-app purchases
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