Comparison

Trainz Driver 2 vs Train Station

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

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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

Train Station

Manage your own train station, collect thousands of real-life trains, and fulfill cargo contracts. Build and decorate your station, compete with friends, and discover train stories. Enjoy regular updates and seasonal events.

Highlights
  • Collect thousands of real-life trains
  • Manage and build your train station
  • Fulfill cargo contracts and earn rewards
  • Compete with friends and global leaderboards
  • Participate in seasonal events
  • Learn real-life train stories
Features
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Join hundreds of thousands train dispatchers, collect thousands of trains and learn real-life stories about them. Manage your station, earn resources by managing transport of passengers and gain various materials with freight trains. Use them to build up your train station and to purchase more passenger and cargo trains! Become a railway magnate in this awesome train simulator, finish hundreds of achievements, ship cargo to contract partners to gain awesome rewards. Cooperate with your friends to become a railroad tycoon, or compete with them in leaderboards to show off the power of your train fleet. Explore the largest collection of steam, diesel, electric, maglev and hyperloop trains from manufacturers all over the world, including Northern America, Germany, India, Australia and more. TrainStation Features: ▶ Enjoy regular weekly updates full of wonderful content ▶ Discover new achievements, contract partners and trains in seasonal events ▶ Find new friends among train enthusiasts from all over the world ▶ Build your station to gain bonuses for your freight trains ▶ Send passengers to various destinations and earn gold ▶ Collect real life locomotives, learn about them through information about them in museum ▶ Compete with people from all around the world, your country or friends in leaderboards ▶ Challenge yourself in strategic planning ▶ Explore the world of railway trade ▶ Show your unique station to the world Personalize your station with colorful railroad themes like Western, San Francisco, Orient, London, New York and many more. Engage in fascinating story based quests provided by numerous contract partners and earn experience points and awesome rewards in return. Build hundreds of different buildings and decorations and create your dream station, let your friends admire it and visit their own stations for inspiration, Collect real-life trains and learn about them in your Museum. Enjoy many events throughout the year, including spring, Halloween and Christmas events, each containing unique achievements, seasonal contract partners and themed locomotives, buildings and decorations. PLEASE NOTE! TrainStation is an online free simulation game to download and play that requires a network connection to play. Some in-game items can also be purchased for real money. if you don't want to use this feature please disable in-app purchases in your device's settings. Do you have any suggestions or problems in your train station? Our caring community managers would love to hear from you, visit https://care.pxfd.co/trainstation! Terms of Use: http://pxfd.co/eula Privacy Policy: http://pxfd.co/privacy Do you enjoy our train simulator game? Follow @TrainStation on social media to get the latest news and updates.

Screenshots

Trainz Driver 24 screens
Train Station4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Trainz Driver 2 at none against Train Station's shown. Trainz Driver 2 also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 63%) and ratings volume (11K vs 2.9K). On price, rating, 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 Train Station sells 14 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 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11K and 2.9K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Trainz Driver 2's written reviews are positive against 63% of Train Station's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Trainz Driver 2 versus Train Station: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrainz Driver 2Train Station
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (11K ratings) — better4.5 (2.9K ratings)
Positive reviews81.2% of reviews — better62.8% of reviews
Number of ratings11K — better2.9K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
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 MB161 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperN3V Games Pty LtdPixel Federation Games

Customer experience

Trainz Driver 2

All ratings11,305 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral3.4%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews569 reviews
Positive81.2%
Neutral7.9%
Negative10.9%

Train Station

All ratings2,897 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral4.3%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews1,064 reviews
Positive62.8%
Neutral8.6%
Negative28.7%

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

Train Station

From 2.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Detailed train models
  • 🚂 Variety of trains and eras
  • 🕰️ Relaxing time-based gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🕰️ Slow progression without spending
  • 🤖 Repetitive and grindy

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

Train Station

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Lost progress and saved data
  • Login and connectivity issues
  • Freezing and performance problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to customize train consists
  • More social features and multiplayer
  • Improved tutorial and onboarding
  • Offline mode or reduced internet dependency

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
Show 21 more
  • 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
14 purchases

Train Station

One-time14
  • Beginners Package$2.99
  • Special Pack I$2.99
  • Special Pack II$3.99
Show 11 more
  • Special Pack XIII$4.99
  • Daily Gems - 30 Days$4.99
  • Special Pack III$7.99
  • Starter Bundle$9.99
  • Special Pack XIV$9.99
  • Special Pack IV$11.99
  • Special Pack V$17.99
  • Economy Pack$19.99
  • Special Pack VI$19.99
  • Business Kit$49.99
  • Corporate Package$99.99

Questions

Is Trainz Driver 2 free?
Trainz Driver 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Train Station free?
Train Station is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Trainz Driver 2 or Train Station?
Trainz Driver 2 is rated higher. Trainz Driver 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Train Station averages 4.5 from 2.9K ratings.
Do Trainz Driver 2 or Train Station have ads?
Train Station shows ads; Trainz Driver 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Trainz Driver 2 or Train Station?
Trainz Driver 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Train Station every 2 months. Most recently, Trainz Driver 2 was updated on October 21, 2026 and Train Station on October 19, 2026.

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