Trainz Simulator 2 vs Train Go for iPad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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!
Train Go for iPad
Design and build your own railway networks with various track types, stations, and tunnels. Then, bring your creations to life by adding trains and controlling their movement through your custom-designed landscapes.
- Lay various rail types
- Create elevated tracks and forks
- Add train stations and tunnels
- Place buildings and trees
- Select and control trains
- Switch train directions at forks
- Adjust camera zoom and angle
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Select the desired rail and connect it. Just tap to lay rails. Create a railway with elevated rails, forking rails, etc., as you want. Create a railway for your favorite train or bullet train and exercise your imagination and creativity. Great fun to run a train on a railway you created, and a great sense of accomplishment! Add train stations and tunnels to customize it. Then run trains on it! Instructions Tap the screen to add the desired rail. Tap the arrow in the direction you want to lay the rail. Very easy to lay rails. Tap on a background part to add buildings and trees wherever you want. After building the railway, tap on the Put Train button and select a train! You can add and delete trains and change the running direction. After you are done, tap the Start Train button to start running the train. When the train approaches a fork, use the following Fork button to switch the train's direction. Camera Mode Press "+" to zoom in. Press "-" to zoom out. Press the arrow to change the camera angle. Train tracking: Press ON to track a train.
Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Trainz Simulator 2 at none against Train Go for iPad's shown. Trainz Simulator 2 also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 68%) and ratings volume (7.9K vs 707). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Trainz Simulator 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Train Go for iPad sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Trainz Simulator 2 against 4.6 for Train Go for iPad. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trainz Simulator 2 has 7.9K ratings behind it against 707, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Trainz Simulator 2's written reviews are positive against 68% of Train Go for iPad's.
Trainz Simulator 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, Train Go for iPad every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.
| Parameter | Trainz Simulator 2 | Train Go for iPad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (7.9K ratings) — better | 4.6 (707 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.1% of reviews — better | 68.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7.9K — better | 707 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 588 MB | 231 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | N3V Games Pty Ltd | monois Inc. |
Customer experience
Trainz Simulator 2
Train Go for iPad
User reviews
Trainz Simulator 2
From 7.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Best train game ever
- 👍 Realistic trains and scenery
- 👍 Immersive gameplay
- 👍 Customizable routes
- 👍 Variety of trains and sessions
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Disappearing content and lost purchases
- 🐛 Unrealistic physics and controls
- 🐛 Laggy performance on some devices
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
Train Go for iPad
From 707 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Good and trainee-like game
- 👍 Enjoyable and addictive
- 👍 Variety of train models
- 👍 Allows free play without ads
Room to improve
- 🐛 Glitches causing loss of progress
- 💰 Many paid features/content
- 🚫 Limited free train/station options
- 🐛 Bugs causing trains to stop working
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
Train Go for iPad
Reported bugs
5 issues- Disappearing controls when placing certain track pieces
- Inability to delete/remove placed track
- Trains randomly stopping during operation
- Inconsistent save/load functionality
- Crashes and freezes when performing certain actions
Requested features
9 requests- Add more train models (especially steam trains and international trains)
- Implement train connection/coupling functionality
- Expand map/build area size
- Add roads, cars, and pedestrians
- Introduce day/night cycle and weather
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- Implement train schedule/timetable system
- Add more station/building types
- Allow manual train control/driving
- Improve cat behavior and interactions
In-app purchases
Trainz Simulator 2
- 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
Train Go for iPad
- Railroad crossing$0.99
- Elevated station$0.99
- 10 Buildings Pack$0.99
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- 10 Buildings Pack2$0.99
- 3 Bridges Pack$0.99
- Local Station$0.99
- City station$0.99
- Train Pack 1$1.99
- 5 Trains Pack 14$1.99
- 5 Trains Pack 16$1.99
- 5 Trains Pack 18$1.99
Questions
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