Comparison

Trainz Simulator 2 vs googolChooChoo3D2

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

googolChooChoo3D2

Design and build your own 3D model railroad layouts with customizable tracks, structures, and terrain. Experience your creations from various viewpoints, including the driver's seat of a running train.

Highlights
  • 3D model railroad simulation
  • Customizable track and structure placement
  • Terrain creation and editing
  • Multiple viewing perspectives
  • Automatic tunnel generation
  • Driver's seat view
Features
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googolChooChoo3D2 is a 3D model railroad simulation program. It is easy to make your own layout. You can add tracks and structures freely to the layout. You can also make a terrain on the layout. You can see the layout in 3D from driver's seat of a running train or from several other locations. New features -The terrain has become editable. -A tunnel is automatically generated. System Requirements -iOS 10.0 or later. -64bit CPU. (recommended A8 or higher)

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Trainz Simulator 2 at 4.7 against googolChooChoo3D2's 4.0. Trainz Simulator 2 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (7.8K vs 34). googolChooChoo3D2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment and update cadence 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. googolChooChoo3D2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Trainz Simulator 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trainz Simulator 2 has 7.8K ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Trainz Simulator 2's written reviews are positive against 77% of googolChooChoo3D2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Trainz Simulator 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, googolChooChoo3D2 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Trainz Simulator 2 versus googolChooChoo3D2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrainz Simulator 2googolChooChoo3D2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (7.8K ratings) — better4.0 (34 ratings)
Positive reviews83.1% of reviews — better76.9% of reviews
Number of ratings7.8K — better34
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size588 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperN3V Games Pty LtdKouichi Hayashi

Customer experience

Trainz Simulator 2

All ratings7,797 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews1,004 reviews
Positive83.1%
Neutral7.8%
Negative9.2%

googolChooChoo3D2

All ratings34 ratings
Positive70.6%
Neutral14.7%
Negative14.7%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.1%

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

googolChooChoo3D2

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

googolChooChoo3D2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Trainz Simulator 2 free?
Trainz Simulator 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is googolChooChoo3D2 free?
googolChooChoo3D2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Trainz Simulator 2 or googolChooChoo3D2?
Trainz Simulator 2 is rated higher. Trainz Simulator 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.8K ratings, while googolChooChoo3D2 averages 4.0 from 34 ratings.
Do Trainz Simulator 2 or googolChooChoo3D2 have ads?
googolChooChoo3D2 shows ads; Trainz Simulator 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Trainz Simulator 2 or googolChooChoo3D2?
Trainz Simulator 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, and googolChooChoo3D2 monthly. Most recently, Trainz Simulator 2 was updated on October 19, 2026 and googolChooChoo3D2 on October 11, 2026.

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