Comparison

Kids Train Sim vs Train Simulator PRO 2018

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

Head to head
About

Kids Train Sim

Explore a world of trains with this engaging simulator designed for young children. Drive various train types, manage speed and signals, and even create custom environments with towns and stations.

Highlights
  • Drive 20 train types
  • Play in 6 pre-made scenes
  • Build custom environments
  • Control speed and signals
  • Switch between train types
  • Drop off passengers
Features
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Kids Train Sim is a fun Train Game for kids. Choose from 17 fun Trains and drive them in many fun kid friendly scenarios. From the creators of Train Sim; comes Kids Train Sim; a train simulator designed for kids. Kids Train Sim features many of the same features of our Train Simulator however it is a bit simpler to use and features cartoon & kid friendly graphics. Activate the horn or bell, control speed. Stop and stations, switch between passenger, steam and freight trains. Pan/Zoom around the train and drop off passengers at Train stations. New; Create Custom Environments for your Trains, build Towns, Stations Roads be creative and design your own Train World. FEATURES: 20 Train Types 6 Pre-made Scenes Build Custom Environments

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

Kids Train Sim4 screens
Train Simulator PRO 20184 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Kids Train Sim at 87% against Train Simulator PRO 2018's 42%. Kids Train Sim also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). Train Simulator PRO 2018's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (506 vs 39). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Kids Train Sim costs $1.99 and Train Simulator PRO 2018 $5.99 up front. Train Simulator PRO 2018 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Kids Train Sim asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kids Train Sim holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Train Simulator PRO 2018 has 506 ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Kids Train Sim's written reviews are positive against 42% of Train Simulator PRO 2018's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kids Train Sim ships an update every 7 months, Train Simulator PRO 2018 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Kids Train Sim versus Train Simulator PRO 2018: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKids Train SimTrain Simulator PRO 2018
Price$1.99 — better$5.99
Rating4.4 (39 ratings) — better3.4 (506 ratings)
Positive reviews86.7% of reviews — better41.5% of reviews
Number of ratings39506 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB828 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer1788918 Alberta LtdMAGEEKS SC

Customer experience

Kids Train Sim

All ratings39 ratings
Positive87.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive86.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative6.7%

Train Simulator PRO 2018

All ratings506 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral8.1%
Negative34.8%
Written reviews200 reviews
Positive41.5%
Neutral10.5%
Negative48.0%

Bugs and requests

Kids Train Sim

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

None

Kids Train Sim

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Train Simulator PRO 2018

One-time5
  • 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 Kids Train Sim free?
Kids Train Sim costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Train Simulator PRO 2018 free?
Train Simulator PRO 2018 costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kids Train Sim or Train Simulator PRO 2018?
Kids Train Sim is rated higher. Kids Train Sim averages 4.4 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Train Simulator PRO 2018 averages 3.4 from 506 ratings.
Do Kids Train Sim or Train Simulator PRO 2018 have ads?
Train Simulator PRO 2018 shows ads; Kids Train Sim does not.
Which is updated more often, Kids Train Sim or Train Simulator PRO 2018?
Kids Train Sim ships an update every 7 months, and Train Simulator PRO 2018 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Kids Train Sim was updated on October 10, 2026 and Train Simulator PRO 2018 on October 18, 2026.

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