Comparison

Trainz Simulator 2 vs Train Simulator PRO USA

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

Train Simulator PRO USA

Experience a realistic train simulation with a vast USA map, diverse train cars, and authentic stations. Drive locomotives, manage freight, and become a railway tycoon in this open-world game.

Highlights
  • Vast USA map
  • Diverse train cars and cargo
  • Realistic locomotives
  • Authentic stations
  • Freight management for profit
  • Open-world exploration
Features
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Tracks. Diesel. Railroad. Huge Map of the USA. Train Cars. Coal, Tractor or even Tank Freight. Authentic Stations. Realistic Locomotives. Picturesque Scenery. Passenger Wagons. Railway Turntable. Air Brakes. Long Haul. Open World. FREE. With lots of Air Hissing and Steam. The list goes on and on. Don’t hesitate no more - just download now! Train Simulator PRO USA gives you all you could imagine from a realistic train simulator. Jump into the driver's cabin, use coupling to attach your railway trucks and drive your goods to make the highest profit. With tons of challenges to complete, over dozen different railcars and cargo types, numerous realistic cities and stations to unlock and explore and above all beautiful scenery of the United States of America which you can discover through the windows of the most iconic passenger and freight locomotives this game is a must for every simulator fan out there. Download and become a railway tycoon now!

Screenshots

Train Simulator PRO USA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Trainz Simulator 2 at 83% against Train Simulator PRO USA's 41%. Trainz Simulator 2 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). Train Simulator PRO USA's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Train Simulator PRO USA sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Trainz Simulator 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trainz Simulator 2 has 7.8K ratings behind it against 349, 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 41% of Train Simulator PRO USA's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Trainz Simulator 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, Train Simulator PRO USA monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Trainz Simulator 2 versus Train Simulator PRO USA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrainz Simulator 2Train Simulator PRO USA
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (7.8K ratings) — better4.3 (349 ratings)
Positive reviews83.1% of reviews — better40.8% of reviews
Number of ratings7.8K — better349
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size588 MB2.8 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperN3V Games Pty LtdMAGEEKS SC

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%

Train Simulator PRO USA

All ratings349 ratings
Positive82.8%
Neutral4.0%
Negative13.2%
Written reviews284 reviews
Positive40.8%
Neutral20.4%
Negative38.7%

User reviews

Trainz Simulator 2

From 7.8K App Store ratings

What 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 Simulator PRO USA

From 349 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great graphics
  • 🚂 Realistic train simulation
  • 👍 Relaxing gameplay
  • 🎮 Enjoyable overall

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🕹️ Difficult progression without spending money
  • 🚦 Inconsistent speed limit enforcement

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 Simulator PRO USA

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Missions not tracking properly
  • Trains getting stuck or crashing unexpectedly
  • Speed limits changing without warning
  • Inability to reverse or control train direction
  • Frequent app crashes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more train models and customization options
  • Improve mission variety and progression
  • Implement iCloud/cloud save functionality
  • Fix speed limit issues and add more realistic speed limits
  • Improve audio/sound effects (horns, bells, etc.)

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
11 purchases

Train Simulator PRO USA

One-time11
  • Special Offer 2A$1.99
  • Special Offer 3A$2.99
  • Handful of Gems$4.99
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  • Special Offer 5A$4.99
  • Special Offer 8A$7.99
  • Small pile of Gems$9.99
  • Special Offer 10A$9.99
  • Special Offer 15A$11.99
  • Oregon DLC$16.99
  • Big pile of Gems$19.99
  • Heaps of Gems$49.99

Questions

Is Trainz Simulator 2 free?
Trainz Simulator 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Train Simulator PRO USA free?
Train Simulator PRO USA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Trainz Simulator 2 or Train Simulator PRO USA?
Trainz Simulator 2 is rated higher. Trainz Simulator 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.8K ratings, while Train Simulator PRO USA averages 4.3 from 349 ratings.
Do Trainz Simulator 2 or Train Simulator PRO USA have ads?
Train Simulator PRO USA shows ads; Trainz Simulator 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Trainz Simulator 2 or Train Simulator PRO USA?
Trainz Simulator 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, and Train Simulator PRO USA monthly. Most recently, Trainz Simulator 2 was updated on October 15, 2026 and Train Simulator PRO USA on October 16, 2026.

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