TrainSet 3D vs Train Simulator PRO 2018
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TrainSet 3D
Design and operate your own railway layouts with a virtual steam locomotive. Enjoy a classic simulation experience where you can build intricate track designs and watch your trains run. Minor mishaps are easily fixed with a simple tap.
- Design custom train tracks
- Operate steam locomotives
- In-game repair functionality
- Classic simulation gameplay
- Suitable for all ages
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TrainSet 3D is an homage to that classic HyperCard stack. Design your own tracks and run the steam locomotive around them. If you crash, no worries, repair is just a tap away. Fun for kids of all ages.
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: TrainSet 3D at 100% against Train Simulator PRO 2018's 42%. TrainSet 3D also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). Train Simulator PRO 2018's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 39 months) and ratings volume (506 vs 1). On 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
TrainSet 3D costs $0.99 and Train Simulator PRO 2018 $5.99 up front. Train Simulator PRO 2018 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. TrainSet 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.
TrainSet 3D holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Train Simulator PRO 2018 has 506 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of TrainSet 3D's written reviews are positive against 42% of Train Simulator PRO 2018's.
TrainSet 3D ships an update every 39 months, Train Simulator PRO 2018 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TrainSet 3D | Train Simulator PRO 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $5.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 3.4 (506 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 41.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 506 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 39 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 116 MB | 828 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Polyhedron Learning Media, Inc. | MAGEEKS SC |
Customer experience
TrainSet 3D
Train Simulator PRO 2018
Bugs and requests
TrainSet 3D
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
TrainSet 3D
No in-app purchases
Train Simulator PRO 2018
- 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 TrainSet 3D free?
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