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.
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.
- Drive 20 train types
- Play in 6 pre-made scenes
- Build custom environments
- Control speed and signals
- Switch between train types
- Drop off passengers
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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
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Kids Train Sim | Train Simulator PRO 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $5.99 |
| Rating | 4.4 (39 ratings) — better | 3.4 (506 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 86.7% of reviews — better | 41.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 39 | 506 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 132 MB | 828 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 1788918 Alberta Ltd | MAGEEKS SC |
Customer experience
Kids Train Sim
Train Simulator PRO 2018
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
Kids Train Sim
No in-app purchases
Train Simulator PRO 2018
- 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
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