Comparison

Trainz Simulator 2 vs Railroad Crossing Train 3D

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

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About

Trainz Simulator 2

Experience the thrill of being a train driver on diverse global routes. Operate a wide selection of steam, diesel, and electric trains, and unleash your creativity with intuitive tools to build your own railway empire.

Highlights
  • Drive various steam, diesel, and electric trains
  • Build and customize your own rail lines
  • Explore diverse global routes
  • Realistic driving and operation
  • Intuitive world-building tools
  • Multiplayer and online chat
Features
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Try Trainz Sim 2 FREE now. For the latest and greatest experience upgrade to Trainz Simulator 3 - available now. Experience being a train driver on a variety of routes throughout the world, choose from a wide range of steam, diesel or electric trains, and create your own rail line with the intuitive world building tools. Trainz Simulator 2 is for the young, the young at heart or anyone who loves the power of a loco at full throttle! Here's what some of our fans are saying: 5 STARS Hitting the rails by Rijuer - Version - 1.0.4 Wow ... This game is a treat. Fun and skill required. Enjoying this game. Enjoy the varied scenery, weather and other adjustments for some great gameplay. Enjoy! 5 STARS Best Mobile Rail Simulator by Michael Colletti - Version - 1.0.4 Trainz 2 is an amazing mobile rail simulation. Routes Locos & rolling stock will keep the most demanding rail enthusiasts busy for hours! 5 STARS Great application by MattHelm21 - Version - 1.0.4 I really enjoy this new version. Realistic mode is terrific. 5 STARS My 6 yr old loves it by Risaacs - Version - 1.0.4 He's a train and iPad lover - so this is perfect! 5 STARS Amazing App by Pocket Planes = :-) - Version - 1.0.4 This app is absolutely amazing! Although it is not as detailed as computer versions are, it is amazing what they have done considering this for iPads/iPhones. It is very engaging and very fun!! Up The Mountains Part 1 is one of the scenarios that is available for purchase (only 99 cents!), and it is an amazing scenario. The Al traffic is amazing and it is Avery fun scenario. I would very highly recommend Trainz Simulator 2! 5 STARS Amazing game! by Corruptduck - Version - 1.0.4 Has a lot of cool locomotives and steam trains, and I love the fact I can make my own routes >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Features: - New Routes & Sessions - Multiplayer - Online Chat - Redesigned Surveyor Interface - New Surveyor Tools - Improved Drive Controls - Increased Draw Distance - Upgraded Graphics - Retina Display - Drive Loads of Trains. - Operate a complete working rail line. - Build and customize your own living railroad using our advanced route creation tool called “Surveyor”. - Touch input makes driving Trains, laying tracks, creating layouts and completing scheduled tasks a breeze. - Accessibility take Trainz with you anytime, anywhere. Based on the successful PC & Mac franchise, Trainz Simulator 2 allows you to Build and operate the railroad of your dreams. Trainz Simulator 2 for iPad includes everything you need to build and operate your own dream railroad. You can build a fun layout in minutes, faithfully recreate a railroad from days gone by or develop a fully-fledged prototypical route; the choice is yours. Prepare yourself for the most realistic Train Simulator on any mobile device!

About

Railroad Crossing Train 3D

Experience a variety of trains, from bullet trains to steam locomotives, at a railroad crossing. Tap icons to transform trains, trigger special events, and interact with passing vehicles. Discover surprises and enjoy a dynamic train simulation game.

Highlights
  • Transform into different train types
  • Interact with special items and icons
  • Experience various train types
  • Tap to trigger surprises and events
  • Observe passing working vehicles
  • Change train routes and sound whistles
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Various trains pass through the railroad crossing. Many types of trains, including regular trains, bullet trains, and maglevs, will pass by. Icons will appear from the bottom left. Try tapping them! This is a train game where you can transform into various bullet trains, regular trains, SL (steam locomotives), or maglevs. Other surprises will also appear on the screen, so tap around and see what happens! -Maglev Icon**: Transforms into a maglev train for a limited time. -Conventional Line Icon**: Transforms into various regular trains. -Shinkansen Icon**: Transforms into a bullet train for a limited time. -SL Icon**: Transforms into a steam locomotive for a limited time. -Scenery Switch Icon**: Changes the train route to a different location. -Whistle Icon**: Sounds the train whistle. There are 4 types of special items. When used, the corresponding button can be used freely for a limited time. 1.Big Button**: Tap this icon to make your train grow bigger in two stages. 2.Freight Train**: Tap this icon to make a freight train pass by. 3.Never-Opening Crossing**: Tap this icon to make a large number of trains pass by. 4.Cross the Railroad**: Tap this icon to have various pedestrians cross. Special items are also available in the scrollable icon menu. You can use one tap's worth of a special item without consuming a heart. ● Many working vehicles pass in the foreground road. Tap on them — patrol cars, ambulances, fire trucks, and city buses may appear. Something fun might happen

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Railroad Crossing Train 3D at none against Trainz Simulator 2's 10. Railroad Crossing Train 3D also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 83%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 weeks). Trainz Simulator 2's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (7.9K vs 104). On price 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. Trainz Simulator 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Railroad Crossing Train 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Trainz Simulator 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trainz Simulator 2 has 7.9K ratings behind it against 104, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Trainz Simulator 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of Railroad Crossing Train 3D's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Trainz Simulator 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, Railroad Crossing Train 3D every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Trainz Simulator 2 versus Railroad Crossing Train 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrainz Simulator 2Railroad Crossing Train 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (7.9K ratings) — better4.4 (104 ratings)
Positive reviews83.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7.9K — better104
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size588 MB296 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperN3V Games Pty Ltdhiroyuki uchida

Customer experience

Trainz Simulator 2

All ratings7,797 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews1,007 reviews
Positive83.0%
Neutral7.7%
Negative9.2%

Railroad Crossing Train 3D

All ratings104 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral3.8%
Negative10.6%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Trainz Simulator 2

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Tracks disappearing and turning into white lines
  • Inability to save custom routes
  • Frequent crashes when loading certain routes
  • Trains getting stuck or behaving unexpectedly
  • Download issues and inability to restore purchases

Requested features

7 requests
  • More free trains and routes
  • Add British, Australian, and other international trains
  • Improve derailment and collision physics
  • Implement a content manager and ability to install third-party mods
  • Add more steam locomotives and trams
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  • Improve route creation tools
  • Introduce Thomas the Tank Engine content

Railroad Crossing Train 3D

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Trainz Simulator 2

One-time10
  • Arcade Sessions (Classic)$0.99
  • The Black Forest (Classic)$0.99
  • Iberia Interior$0.99
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  • Queensland$0.99
  • Civil War Museum Run - 4-4-0 Steam$0.99
  • Tidewater Point Rail$1.99
  • Winter in the Alps$2.99
  • Marias Pass Approach$2.99
  • Maglev Project$2.99
  • Northbay County$2.99
None

Railroad Crossing Train 3D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Trainz Simulator 2 free?
Trainz Simulator 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Railroad Crossing Train 3D free?
Railroad Crossing Train 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Trainz Simulator 2 or Railroad Crossing Train 3D?
Trainz Simulator 2 is rated higher. Trainz Simulator 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.9K ratings, while Railroad Crossing Train 3D averages 4.4 from 104 ratings.
Do Trainz Simulator 2 or Railroad Crossing Train 3D have ads?
Railroad Crossing Train 3D shows ads; Trainz Simulator 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Trainz Simulator 2 or Railroad Crossing Train 3D?
Trainz Simulator 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, and Railroad Crossing Train 3D every 3 weeks. Most recently, Trainz Simulator 2 was updated on November 10, 2026 and Railroad Crossing Train 3D on November 2, 2026.

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