Comparison

City Train Simulator vs MobileBVE

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

Head to head
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.

About

MobileBVE

Experience realistic train simulation on your mobile device with direct support for existing routes and trains. Enjoy advanced features and multiplayer capabilities for both online and local LAN play.

Highlights
  • Direct OpenBVE/BVE Trainsim route/train support
  • Easy route/train importing
  • Accurate train simulation
  • Scenery animations
  • Online and LAN multiplayer
Features
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Introducing MobileBVE, an effort at porting OpenBVE to Mobile Devices. Took some time, hours of bugfixing and multiple headaches, but hey, it works. You might ask, why install this when Hmmsim exists? Well, it's free. And it's more advanced. Well what are the features anyways and how advanced is it? • Direct OpenBVE/BVE Trainsim 2/4 routes/trains support, no conversion needed • Easy route/train importing • Accurate Train Simulation just like OpenBVE or Hmmsim • Proper Scenery Animations • And much much more There's even support Multiplayer play(which OpenBVE nor Hmmsim has), which allows for Online or Local LAN Network Multiplayer Play. More updates to come.

Screenshots

City Train Simulator4 screens
MobileBVE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MobileBVE at none against City Train Simulator's 3. MobileBVE also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). City Train Simulator's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 80%). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. City Train Simulator sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. MobileBVE 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 City Train Simulator against 4.7 for MobileBVE. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 21 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of City Train Simulator's written reviews are positive against 80% of MobileBVE's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

City Train Simulator ships an update monthly, MobileBVE weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
City Train Simulator versus MobileBVE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCity Train SimulatorMobileBVE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (18 ratings)4.7 (21 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better79.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1821 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size408 MB189 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAnatoly Kocherginco.eggtart.darkchess.app

Customer experience

City Train Simulator

All ratings18 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral5.6%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

MobileBVE

All ratings21 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive79.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative11.4%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

City Train Simulator

One-time3
  • 10 Diamonds$0.99
  • 120 Diamonds$7.99
  • 1400 Diamonds$79.99
None

MobileBVE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is City Train Simulator free?
City Train Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MobileBVE free?
MobileBVE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, City Train Simulator or MobileBVE?
City Train Simulator and MobileBVE are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 18 and 21 ratings respectively.
Do City Train Simulator or MobileBVE have ads?
City Train Simulator shows ads; MobileBVE does not.
Which is updated more often, City Train Simulator or MobileBVE?
City Train Simulator ships an update monthly, and MobileBVE weekly. Most recently, City Train Simulator was updated on September 20, 2026 and MobileBVE on September 24, 2026.

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