Comparison

City Train Simulator vs SkyHaul

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

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About

City Train Simulator

Experience a realistic 3D train simulation as a commuter train driver. Operate modern and classic trains, manage passengers, and adhere to schedules and signals across multiple cities. Enjoy offline play with various game modes and interactive driver cabs.

Highlights
  • Realistic 3D train simulation
  • Interactive driver's cab
  • Passenger transport and scheduling
  • Multiple cities and train types
  • Offline gameplay
  • Reward system for performance
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.

About

SkyHaul

Build and manage your own airline, from buying real aircraft to opening routes. You can choose to fly manually, performing 3D takeoffs and landings, or let your crew handle the flights. Progress through career objectives and unlock new aircraft and liveries.

Highlights
  • Build and manage your own airline
  • Buy and upgrade real aircraft
  • Open routes to 100 busy airports
  • Manual 3D takeoffs and landings
  • Real-time flight progression
  • Unlock liveries and career objectives
Features
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Build your own airline: buy real aircraft, open routes, and land your planes yourself at the world's 100 busiest airports, rebuilt in 3D. Every flight is a decision. Hand the controls to your crew, or take over for takeoff and landing: the better you fly, the better your grade, and the faster your airline grows. RUN YOUR AIRLINE • 13 aircraft, from regional jets to superjumbos • Open routes based on each airport's demand • Level up your crews: piloting, service, technical skills • Watch the wear, repair, upgrade cabins and range • Sell at the right time: every aircraft has a trade-in value FLY WHEN YOU WANT • Manual 3D takeoffs and landings, graded on every flight • Wind, visibility, cloud ceiling, day and night: no two flights alike • 100 real airports with their actual runways, taxiways and lighting • Local time is real: land in Tokyo at sunset YOUR FLIGHTS CONTINUE WITHOUT YOU • Flights progress in real time, even with the app closed • Come back to land by hand, or let the crew take care of it COLLECT AND PROGRESS • 15 liveries to unlock and apply to your 3D aircraft • A new landing challenge every day, with Miles to earn • Career objectives to claim and levels that unlock new aircraft SkyHaul is fully playable offline, with no ads and no trackers. Download and take off.

Screenshots

City Train Simulator4 screens
SkyHaul4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SkyHaul at none against City Train Simulator's shown. SkyHaul also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 6 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). City Train Simulator's advantage is ratings volume (23 vs 5). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and SkyHaul sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SkyHaul holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

City Train Simulator ships an update every 6 weeks, SkyHaul daily. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
City Train Simulator versus SkyHaul: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCity Train SimulatorSkyHaul
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (23 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings23 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size357 MB152 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAnatoly KocherginWilliam Balance

Customer experience

City Train Simulator

All ratings23 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral4.3%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SkyHaul

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

City Train Simulator

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

SkyHaul

One-time4
  • 100 Miles$1.99
  • 300 Miles$3.99
  • 700 Miles$8.99
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  • 1500 Miles$17.99

Questions

Is City Train Simulator free?
City Train Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SkyHaul free?
SkyHaul is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, City Train Simulator or SkyHaul?
SkyHaul is rated higher. City Train Simulator averages 4.6 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while SkyHaul averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do City Train Simulator or SkyHaul have ads?
City Train Simulator shows ads; SkyHaul does not.
Which is updated more often, City Train Simulator or SkyHaul?
City Train Simulator ships an update every 6 weeks, and SkyHaul daily. Most recently, City Train Simulator was updated on November 5, 2026 and SkyHaul on November 5, 2026.

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