Comparison

Tram Tycoon vs Train Simulator

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

Head to head
About

Tram Tycoon

Manage a city's tram network to transport citizens efficiently before time runs out. Strategically buy, upgrade, and sell tram vehicles and stations to grow your transit empire. Experience a historical journey from 1960 to 2020 with dynamic city growth, weather, and day phases.

Highlights
  • Time management strategy
  • Tram vehicle management
  • City station building and upgrades
  • Historical progression (1960-2020)
  • Dynamic city growth
  • Day/night cycles and weather effects
Features
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Tram Tycoon is a city railway transportation time management strategy game in which you have to transport as many citizens as possible before the time runs out (do not let them travel by a taxi). It is necessary to regularly buy new tram vehicles (electric city train vehicles), send them to an appropriate rail line, and sell them to replace old ones (accident prevention) to grow your pocket rapid transit business. Tram stops are also an indispensable part of the game. You will be responsible for building, repairing, and upgrading each city train station and of course for the budget of your virtual transport empire. Earn as many experience points as possible on each level before the time runs out. Every tram car has a different capacity and will give you a different amount of experience points for every transported passenger during service, so choose wisely what train to buy before each contract. GAME FEATURES: - 60 absolutely free levels to choose from - 14 tram models (from historic to modern) - Growing cities with many types of buildings - Go through tramway history from 1960 to 2020 - Day phases and different weather conditions - A quick, accessible, well explaining tutorial Set all cities in motion with trams and become a successful traffic giant!

About

Train Simulator

Experience realistic train driving with simple one-touch controls. Transport various cargo through diverse landscapes, manage speed and timing, and unlock new challenges. Enjoy endless replayability with fresh contracts and route variations.

Highlights
  • One-touch train controls
  • Modern and classic train selection
  • Diverse cargo transport missions
  • Beautiful landscape environments
  • Signal and traffic management
  • Unlockable challenges and upgrades
Features
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Train Simulator: Cargo Journey puts you in control of modern and classic trains with simple one-touch gameplay that anyone can enjoy. Drive through beautiful jungle landscapes, busy city routes, and open desert tracks while managing speed, timing, and precision. Each run offers new cargo contracts and route variations, keeping gameplay fresh and engaging. Transport logs, oil, coal, and containers while reacting to signals, crossings, and traffic. Earn coins as you play, unlock new challenges, and improve your driving skills over time. Designed for quick sessions and endless replayability, Train Simulator delivers a smooth and relaxing experience with just the right amount of challenge. Whether you enjoy casual driving or mastering perfect timing, every journey is a chance to become a better train driver.

Screenshots

Tram Tycoon4 screens
Train Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Train Simulator at 100% against Tram Tycoon's 33%. Train Simulator also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). Tram Tycoon's advantage is iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Tram Tycoon sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Train Simulator sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Train Simulator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Tram Tycoon's written reviews are positive against 100% of Train Simulator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tram Tycoon ships an update every 4 months, Train Simulator every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Tram Tycoon versus Train Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTram TycoonTrain Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings29 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.2 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB163 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel ViktorinAsif Naeem

Customer experience

Tram Tycoon

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

Train Simulator

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tram Tycoon

One-time1
  • DISABLE ADS FOREVER$3.99
5 purchases

Train Simulator

One-time5
  • Remove ads$0.99
  • Coins Bundle$0.99
  • Shield Bundle$0.99
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  • Boost Bundle$0.99
  • 100000 Coins$4.99

Questions

Is Tram Tycoon free?
Tram Tycoon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Train Simulator free?
Train Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tram Tycoon or Train Simulator?
Train Simulator is rated higher. Tram Tycoon averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Train Simulator averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Do Tram Tycoon or Train Simulator have ads?
Tram Tycoon shows ads; Train Simulator does not.
Which is updated more often, Tram Tycoon or Train Simulator?
Tram Tycoon ships an update every 4 months, and Train Simulator every 5 months. Most recently, Tram Tycoon was updated on October 8, 2026 and Train Simulator on October 21, 2026.

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