Comparison

Subway Simulator 3D vs Train Simulator PRO 2018

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

Head to head
About

Subway Simulator 3D

Experience the thrill of driving trains across diverse global subway systems. Explore realistic routes, manage passengers, and develop your career as a train driver. Customize your experience with AI-generated elements and adhere to traffic rules to avoid fines.

Highlights
  • Control trains from around the world
  • Visit different countries and explore routes
  • Realistic subway stations and routes
  • Develop a subway driver career
  • Manage passengers and follow traffic rules
  • AI customization for cabin and driver appearance
Features
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Become a part of the constantly developing subway world! Here you can: - control TRAINS from all over the world - visit different COUNTRIES during rides - explore new SUBWAY ROUTES and STATIONS - explore the subway as a TRAIN DRIVER or PASSENGER TRAIN MODELS Our depot includes trains from all over the world. Develop your driving skills and discover new trains. TRIPS TO DIFFERENT COUNTRIES USA, Great Britain, Eastern and Western Europe, Russia, China... and even more countries further! Get a great chance drive through underground railroads of these location. STATIONS AND ROUTES Fully realistic prototypes of real-life stations and routes are waiting for you. Perhaps you have already been there, and if not, then there is a unique opportunity to visit! SUBWAY DRIVER CAREER Complete routes, transport as many passengers as possible and develop your driver's career to unlock new routes and trains. TRAFFIC RULES AND FINES Be a responsible driver, follow the rules of the road when traveling, otherwise it is easy to get a fine. PASSENGERS The most important thing for the driver is the passengers, keep an eye on their mood during the ride, this is one of the main conditions for a successful ride. DAILY TASKS AND BONUSES Complete daily tasks and get nice rewards. AI SETTINGS Customize the train cabin, change the color scheme of the trains, as well as the appearance of the driver to your own or a friend with the help of AI genaration. Our metro is constantly growing, stay tuned! Privacy Policy: https://simulatorslive.com/privacy Terms Of Use: https://simulatorslive.com/tos

About

Train Simulator PRO 2018

Experience the thrill of being a train engineer by driving realistic locomotives across a vast US landscape. Manage freight or passenger trains, navigate complex routes, and build a successful railway company. Enjoy stunning graphics and interactive cab controls for an immersive simulation.

Highlights
  • Drive passenger or freight trains
  • Explore 1000 sq miles of terrain
  • 15 cities to visit
  • 6 unique locomotives
  • Interactive engineer's cabin
  • Realistic damage system
  • Dynamic weather and day/night cycle
Features
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Have you ever dreamed of being a train engineer? Train Simulator PRO 2018 will let you drive carefully modeled locomotives leading passenger or freight trains across the eastern half of the US. Whether you like fast passenger locomotives or powerful freight movers able to pull dozens of cars, in our game you will find it all. Whatever you choose, you will have to watch out for speed limits, rail crossings, signals and other trains. Plan your route wisely to maximize profits and create the most powerful railway company in the US! During your travels, you can admire photo-realistic graphics including cities, suburbs, factories, countrysides and much more. Each locomotive includes a carefully-rendered engineer’s cabin with working levers and gauges for maximum realism. However, you have to be careful as driving recklessly or pushing the brakes for too long may damage the train. So put your engineer’s cap on, and let’s get rolling! Main features: ▶ Almost 1000 square miles of terrain ▶ 15 cities to explore and choose job from ▶ 6 unique locomotives ▶ 14 detailed cars (3 passenger and 11 freight) ▶ Locomotives and cars damage system ▶ Locomotive cabs with interactive levers and gauges ▶ Dynamic weather and day/night system ▶ Other trains and traffic on roads ▶ Photo-realistic graphics ▶Advanced signalling and speed limit systems

Screenshots

Subway Simulator 3D4 screens
Train Simulator PRO 20184 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Subway Simulator 3D at Free against Train Simulator PRO 2018's $5.99. Subway Simulator 3D also leads on rating (3.9 vs 3.4) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Train Simulator PRO 2018's advantage is review sentiment (42% vs 26%) and chart position (#70 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Subway Simulator 3D is free to download; Train Simulator PRO 2018 costs $5.99 up front. Subway Simulator 3D sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Train Simulator PRO 2018 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

Subway Simulator 3D holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subway Simulator 3D has 5.3K ratings behind it against 506, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 26% of Subway Simulator 3D's written reviews are positive against 42% of Train Simulator PRO 2018's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Subway Simulator 3D ships an update every 3 weeks, Train Simulator PRO 2018 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Subway Simulator 3D versus Train Simulator PRO 2018: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubway Simulator 3DTrain Simulator PRO 2018
PriceFree — better$5.99
Rating3.9 (5.3K ratings) — better3.4 (506 ratings)
Positive reviews26.0% of reviews41.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.3K — better506
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#70 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size534 MB828 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimulators Live, LLCMAGEEKS SC

Customer experience

Subway Simulator 3D

All ratings5,262 ratings
Positive70.4%
Neutral5.7%
Negative23.8%
Written reviews1,286 reviews
Positive26.0%
Neutral10.7%
Negative63.4%

Train Simulator PRO 2018

All ratings506 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral8.1%
Negative34.8%
Written reviews200 reviews
Positive41.5%
Neutral10.5%
Negative48.0%

User reviews

Subway Simulator 3D

From 5.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great game
  • 🚀 Very realistic
  • 🚀 Awesome trains
  • 👍 Passenger mode is fun

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Spinning trains
  • 🐛 Crashing issues
  • 🐛 Speed limit glitches
  • 💰 Too many paid features
  • 💰 Expensive subscriptions

Train Simulator PRO 2018

From 506 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Best train game ever
  • 🚀 Awesome game
  • 🚀 Excellent
  • 🚀 High quality
  • 🚀 Great graphics and gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes
  • 🐛 Glitches
  • 🐛 Money issues
  • 🐛 Lack of features
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

Bugs and requests

Subway Simulator 3D

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Trains spinning at stations
  • Crashes and collisions
  • Speed limit issues
  • Subscription screen not dismissible
  • Incompatibility with older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more train models and cities
  • Improve passenger mode experience
  • Reduce subscription requirements
  • Fix bugs and glitches
  • Improve AI train behavior

Train Simulator PRO 2018

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Long trains not recognized at grade crossings
  • Engine damage and repair costs too high
  • Inconsistent speed limit enforcement
  • Missions not starting/completing properly
  • Inability to unload cargo without crashing
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  • Money/coin issues (disappearing, unable to earn enough)

Requested features

10 requests
  • Expand map to include West Coast
  • Add more train models and types (e.g. steam engines)
  • Implement multiplayer functionality
  • Add more camera views and free roam mode
  • Allow customization of trains (colors, logos, etc.)
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  • Implement a creative mode
  • Add ability to sell/trade locomotives and railcars
  • Improve lighting and environment details
  • Implement interactive controls (levers, etc.)
  • Add grade crossing gates and signals

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Subway Simulator 3D

Subscriptions8
  • 1 Week Subscription3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • 1 Week Subscription$9.997 Days
  • Сars, cities, stations & gold$11.991 Month
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  • 1 Month Subscription$19.991 Month
  • VIP + No Ads Subscription$19.991 Month
  • 3 Month Subscription$19.993 Months
  • All Cities Subscription$22.991 Month
  • 1 Month Subscription$39.991 Month
One-time4
  • Disable Ads$9.99
  • VIP Status$9.99
  • Sale Trains Pack$9.99
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  • 2 New Cities Pack$15.99
5 purchases

Train Simulator PRO 2018

One-time5
  • Handful of Gems$0.99
  • Pile of Gems$2.99
  • Sack of Gems$4.99
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  • Bucket of Gems$9.99
  • Chest of Gems$19.99

Questions

Is Subway Simulator 3D free?
Subway Simulator 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Train Simulator PRO 2018 free?
Train Simulator PRO 2018 costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Subway Simulator 3D or Train Simulator PRO 2018?
Subway Simulator 3D is rated higher. Subway Simulator 3D averages 3.9 out of 5 from 5.3K ratings, while Train Simulator PRO 2018 averages 3.4 from 506 ratings.
Do Subway Simulator 3D or Train Simulator PRO 2018 have ads?
Both Subway Simulator 3D and Train Simulator PRO 2018 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Subway Simulator 3D or Train Simulator PRO 2018?
Subway Simulator 3D ships an update every 3 weeks, and Train Simulator PRO 2018 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Subway Simulator 3D was updated on September 25, 2026 and Train Simulator PRO 2018 on September 24, 2026.

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