Comparison

Trainz Driver 2 vs Subway Train Simulator

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

Head to head
About

Trainz Driver 2

Experience the thrill of driving, exploring, and creating your own train routes in a realistic 3D world. Enjoy multiplayer sessions and a vast collection of locos and routes suitable for all ages. This simulation offers intuitive controls and extensive world-building tools.

Highlights
  • Drive trains in realistic 3D world
  • Create and edit custom tracks
  • Explore diverse routes and sessions
  • Multiplayer co-operative gameplay
  • Build and share creations
  • Vast collection of locos and rolling stock
Features
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Trainz Driver 2, now Free to Play, let's you DRIVE, EXPLORE, and now CREATE your own tracks too! Also check out Trainz SIm 3 coming July 2021! Drive your favorite trains in an incredibly real 3D world and expand your collection with your favourite locos and new routes and sessions. Enjoy multiplayer co-operative sessions with players from around the world. Choose from a range of prototypical routes and arcade style sessions - there is something here for everyone aged 4 to 104! Easy to use interface designed apecifically for the smaller form factor of your iPhone. Based upon world's favorite train sim, "Trainz Simulator 2 for iPad", Trainz Driver 2 is consistently one of the top ranked Simulation and Family apps around the world. With thousands of 5 star reviews, here's just a little of what our many fans are saying... __________________________________________________________________________________ Best game for iOS ***** by Raiyou Adare Simply the best thing I've seen on a mobile platform! It's more than a train simulator; it's a train experience. With the layout creator, you can really go crazy! Plus you can run your very own shortline picking up and dropping off cargo. I don't care who you are, you'll spend hours playing this game The best app in the entire App Store ***** by Maus009 Great Graphics, runs smooth, adds a lot of stuff that wasn't there in the first version Fantastic ***** by TrainMasterJack This new version is superior in many ways to its predecessor. The DLC content is also amazing because you get more steam locos and new maps as well. I highly recommend this app to any train lover Great!!! ***** by LENNIE U.S.A - Version - 1.0.1 I love this game. The only thing is that my phone get too warm. Maybe is because I play this game every time that I can :) __________________________________________________________________________________ New in Trainz Driver 2: With new graphics and new content (including steam engines!!!) Trainz Driver 2 is a worthy upgrade for any train fan. Now with multiplayer and amazing world building tools, you can drive, build and share your love of trains with enthusiasts from all around the world. Based upon the best selling Trainz Simulator 2 for iPad, Trainz Driver 2 delivers powerful yet easy to use world editing tools: * lay track, signals & track markers * sculpt and paint the terrain * add scenery, buildings, fences, roads & traffic * select from a huge variety of trains and rolling stock to set up your driving experience * issue commands to each train to customize each driving session * upload your creations to the Download Station Combined with Trainz Simulator 2 for iPad, you can expand your route with interactive driving sessions using additional rules and commands, then share with others via the DLS. Multiplayer lets you drive trains with both Trainz Driver 2 and Trainz Simulator 2 users. Arrange to play with your friends or join an existing game and participate in co-operative sessions, chatting as you go using iTrainz Chat. Includes routes from USA, UK and Australia along with fictional "arcade" sessions for extra fun and excitement. For the first time, steam engines are included in the core app along with detailed tutorials to teach you how turn a tender full of coal and water into the power required to haul freight and passengers over a variety of routes. Of course a wide selection of diesel locos, freight wagons, tankers, passenger cars and more also await the aspiring train driver...young or old. New content is being released all the time, so you can expand your collection of Routes, Sessions, Locos and Rolling Stock through in-game purchases.

About

Subway Train Simulator

Experience realistic subway train driving. Operate trains, transport passengers to their destinations, and explore different cities. Choose from various game modes, including missions and free play, to hone your driving skills.

Highlights
  • Realistic subway train operation
  • Passenger transport
  • Multiple cities (NY, London, Tokyo, Moscow)
  • Free mode and missions
  • Train horn and door controls
  • Realistic physics
Features
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* NO subscription and NO annoying nag screens Try yourself as a real subway train driver! Drive the train, take passengers to the right station and improve your skills as a subway train driver. Different game modes are available in the game: you will be able to drive the train as a driver, and also take the role of a passenger to make an unforgettable journey through all available stations. In addition, players will be able to choose between free mode and exciting missions, while striving to improve the physical parameters of the train to achieve maximum speed and improve their subway train driving skills. In addition, you'll be able to drive the train in several cities - New York, London, Tokyo and Moscow, with more cities to come in future updates. Step into the role of a driver and pump up your skills in our realistic subway simulator! Carry passengers, open and close doors at stations, use the train horn and enjoy realistic physics of train movement on underground sections.

Screenshots

Trainz Driver 24 screens
Subway Train Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Trainz Driver 2 at none against Subway Train Simulator's shown. Trainz Driver 2 also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (11K vs 238). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Trainz Driver 2 sells 24 one-off in-app purchases and Subway Train Simulator sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Trainz Driver 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trainz Driver 2 has 11K ratings behind it against 238, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of Trainz Driver 2's written reviews are positive against 83% of Subway Train Simulator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Trainz Driver 2 ships an update every 2 months, Subway Train Simulator every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Trainz Driver 2 versus Subway Train Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrainz Driver 2Subway Train Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (11K ratings) — better4.3 (238 ratings)
Positive reviews81.1% of reviews82.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11K — better238
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size591 MB362 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperN3V Games Pty LtdAnatoly Kochergin

Customer experience

Trainz Driver 2

All ratings11,305 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral3.4%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews567 reviews
Positive81.1%
Neutral7.9%
Negative10.9%

Subway Train Simulator

All ratings238 ratings
Positive83.2%
Neutral5.0%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews138 reviews
Positive82.6%
Neutral8.0%
Negative9.4%

User reviews

Trainz Driver 2

From 11K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great mobile train simulator
  • 👍 Lots of creativity and customization options
  • 🚂 Realistic train controls and physics
  • 💡 Ability to create and edit own routes
  • 🌇 Diverse selection of routes and locations

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches with DLC content
  • 🔧 Outdated graphics and visuals
  • 💰 Expensive for additional content
  • 🤔 Confusing controls and UI for some users
  • 🚫 Limited selection of trains and rolling stock

Subway Train Simulator

From 238 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Realistic train models
  • 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
  • 🚇 Variety of subway systems
  • 💡 Passenger mode feature

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🔇 Unrealistic sound effects
  • 🕹️ Limited controls and customization

Bugs and requests

Trainz Driver 2

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent crashes and freezing issues
  • DLC content not downloading properly
  • Saved routes and progress being lost
  • Glitches with track switching and signaling

Requested features

5 requests
  • More steam locomotives and historic trains
  • Improved multiplayer functionality
  • Ability to import user-created content
  • Interactive cab views and walk-around mode
  • Expanded route and location selection

Subway Train Simulator

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Restore purchases feature not working
  • Trains not stopping at certain stations
  • Camera issues when leaving stations
  • Inconsistent train announcements and call signs

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more subway systems (e.g. San Francisco, Toronto, etc.)
  • Implement train signals and speed limits
  • Allow players to enter train depots and yards
  • Improve realism with station announcements and passenger animations
  • Introduce train scheduling and timetables

In-app purchases

24 purchases

Trainz Driver 2

One-time24
  • NS 8104 Lehigh Valley (free)Free
  • Arcade Sessions (Classic)$0.99
  • Civil War Museum Run - 4-4-0 Steam$0.99
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  • CSX Steel Transporter - TD$0.99
  • Surfliner Amtrak P42DC - TD$0.99
  • Highland Wood Supply$0.99
  • Late Afternoon Passenger$0.99
  • Rosworth Goods Run$0.99
  • Mountain Run - CN GP38$0.99
  • The Lost Train - QR2100$0.99
  • Split Shift - SRA Class 44$0.99
  • Independence Day (Part 1) - Big Boy$0.99
  • The Black Forest (Classic)$0.99
  • Tidewater Point Rail$0.99
  • Iberia Interior$0.99
  • Containers Part 1 - BNSF C44$0.99
  • BNSF - Blue Sky Shift - GE B 40 & Dash 9$1.99
  • Northbay County$2.99
  • Marias Pass Approach$2.99
  • Trainz Route CN Holly Sub - TD$2.99
  • American Freedom Train - TD2$2.99
  • Maglev Project$3.99
  • Route: Horseshoe Curve USA$4.99
  • Route: Cajon Pass$5.99
3 purchases

Subway Train Simulator

One-time3
  • 10 Diamonds$0.99
  • 120 Diamonds$7.99
  • 1400 Diamonds$79.99

Questions

Is Trainz Driver 2 free?
Trainz Driver 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Subway Train Simulator free?
Subway Train Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Trainz Driver 2 or Subway Train Simulator?
Trainz Driver 2 is rated higher. Trainz Driver 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Subway Train Simulator averages 4.3 from 238 ratings.
Do Trainz Driver 2 or Subway Train Simulator have ads?
Subway Train Simulator shows ads; Trainz Driver 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Trainz Driver 2 or Subway Train Simulator?
Trainz Driver 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Subway Train Simulator every 5 weeks. Most recently, Trainz Driver 2 was updated on October 2, 2026 and Subway Train Simulator on September 30, 2026.

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