Comparison

Trainz Driver 2 vs Train Conductor World

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

Train Conductor World

Manage international railway traffic by building rail networks and solving complex puzzles. Drive trains, transport passengers and goods, and navigate challenging terrain. Master the chaos to become the richest rail manager.

Highlights
  • Build rail networks
  • Solve railroad puzzles
  • Transport passengers and goods
  • Control train movements
  • Navigate tunnels, mountains, and obstacles
  • Experience various weather conditions
  • Customize trains
Features
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Master and manage the chaos of international railway traffic as the ultimate railroad tycoon. Build the rail network of your dreams; lay rails to solve the railroad puzzle with branching and forking roads at every turn. Pick your path and become the richest rail manager! Get in the driver's seat and take passengers to their destinations, dropping them at stations, and haul goods to ports and factories. Control and conduct the trains, marshalling them through tunnels, around obstacles and over mountains in this thrilling, fast-paced action arcade videogame. Connect your express trains across the railyard at breakneck speed. Try to avoid crashing, but I bet you can't. You'll need snappy strategy to master the chaos! Be on high-alert for explosive crashes, near-misses and split-second situations. Ring the bell and toot your horn while playing in all types of weather conditions. Find bullet trains, diesel trains, modern electric trains and trams. Customise your trains and pick your favourite train carriage style. It all counts when you're growing the biggest railway in the world. Let the locomotives loose! "Incredibly good looking. Supremely satisfying." - Touch Arcade "A brilliant mashup of genres that's wonderfully addictive." - Pocket Gamer "So tactile and satisfying" - Penny Arcade "A really well thought out puzzle game." - SlideToPlay "Train Conductor is a work of art." - Hittin Crits

Screenshots

Trainz Driver 24 screens
Train Conductor World4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Trainz Driver 2 at none against Train Conductor World's shown. Trainz Driver 2 also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 63%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Train Conductor World's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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 Conductor World sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Trainz Driver 2 against 4.7 for Train Conductor World. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11K and 5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Trainz Driver 2's written reviews are positive against 63% of Train Conductor World's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Trainz Driver 2 ships an update every 2 months, Train Conductor World every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Trainz Driver 2 versus Train Conductor World: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrainz Driver 2Train Conductor World
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (11K ratings)4.7 (5K ratings)
Positive reviews81.1% of reviews — better62.6% of reviews
Number of ratings11K — better5K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — 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 MB320 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperN3V Games Pty LtdTHE VOXEL AGENTS PTY. LTD.

Customer experience

Trainz Driver 2

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

Train Conductor World

All ratings5,003 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral2.8%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews661 reviews
Positive62.6%
Neutral11.6%
Negative25.7%

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 Conductor World

From 5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Engaging and challenging gameplay
  • 👍 Beautifully designed graphics
  • 🚂 Fun train-themed experience
  • 💰 Reasonable in-app purchases

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 📺 Excessive and unskippable ads
  • 🔑 Difficult to progress without in-app purchases
  • 🕰️ Slow progression and track piece acquisition

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 Conductor World

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Tracks not properly registering in the track bar
  • Trains spawning in impossible-to-fix situations
  • Ads not closing properly, causing game to freeze
  • Inconsistent performance on newer devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more cities and stations beyond Europe
  • Implement a track piece trading or crafting system
  • Introduce new train types and customization options
  • Improve the daily challenge and reward system

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
10 purchases

Train Conductor World

One-time10
  • Pack of 12 Wooden Track Tiles$2.49
  • Urban Rolling Stock$3.99
  • Pack of 12 Mystery Containers$3.99
Show 7 more
  • Diesel Trains$3.99
  • Royal Aero Express$3.99
  • Pack of 8 Iron Track Tiles2 variants$4.99
  • Ad Removal Tool + free undos$7.99
  • Pack of 8 Iron Track Tiles$9.99
  • Pack of 12 Iron Containers$9.99
  • Pack of 12 Alloy Containers$29.99

Questions

Is Trainz Driver 2 free?
Trainz Driver 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Train Conductor World free?
Train Conductor World is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Trainz Driver 2 or Train Conductor World?
Trainz Driver 2 and Train Conductor World are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 11K and 5K ratings respectively.
Do Trainz Driver 2 or Train Conductor World have ads?
Train Conductor World shows ads; Trainz Driver 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Trainz Driver 2 or Train Conductor World?
Trainz Driver 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Train Conductor World every 5 days. Most recently, Trainz Driver 2 was updated on October 2, 2026 and Train Conductor World on October 2, 2026.

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