Comparison

Trainz Driver 2 vs Train Simulator 2025 USA Cargo

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 Simulator 2025 USA Cargo

Experience realistic train simulation across North America. Drive various train types on detailed routes through major US and Canadian cities, completing missions with functional controls and dynamic displays.

Highlights
  • Realistic train simulation
  • North American routes (USA & Canada)
  • Multiple train categories
  • Functional train instruments
  • Dynamic HUD and instruments
  • Detailed stations and environments
  • 210 missions
Features
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Train Simulator 2025 - United States of America USA and Canada Route - North America Rail Lines its finally here! Easy to play! We are happy to announce our newest Train Simulator with the same experience on desktops now in your mobile device! You are going to travel though all United States and Canada with the most famous and cool trains on Train Simulator 2025 ! Drive Train Simulator 2025 and get on your train to the railroad of United States and Canada to Boston, New York, Kansas City, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Portland, Denver, Chicago, Detroit, Vancouver, Winnipeg and Montreal. Categories of trains in Train Simulator 2025 : - Vintage/modern steamed trains - Electric metro/trains - Bullet trains - Diesel trains Those are the Trains included in the Train Simulator: - LK06 Steam - LK14 Steam - LS08 Steam - TGV Bullet Train - LT50 Electric - 181 Diesel - TE10M Diesel - VIS31337 Diesel - 4268 Diesel - Delorean from-the-movie (yes, this vintage tribute for you to play with!) MAIN FEATURES: - 10 trains - 12 Stations - 210 missions - Exclusive missions depending on your train. - Delorean from-the-movie tribute car/train. - Functional instruments of a train, throttle, reverse, manual and hydraulic brakes. - Dynamic instruments and advanced HUD. - Detailed train stations and wagons. - Detailed world scenario, with nature, cities, dynamic sky and ocean - Living marine and land animals. Have the best time in the command of the best trains on Train Simulator! Meet the stations on all the Train Simulator included Cities from United States and Canada, the main North American railroad route: - Boston, Massachusetts’ capital and largest city, founded in 1630, it’s one of the oldest cities in the U.S. - New York, home to the Empire State Building, Times Square, Statue of Liberty and other iconic sites, a fast-paced city, globally influential center of art, culture, fashion and finance. - Kansas City, the largest city in the state of Missouri. It is the 37th largest city by population in the United States and the 23rd largest by area. - Las Vegas, in Nevada's Mojave Desert, is a resort town famed for its buzzing energy, 24-hour casinos and endless entertainment options. - San Francisco, in northern California, is a city on the tip of a peninsula surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay. - Portland, the largest city in the U.S. state of Oregon, located near the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers. - Denver, the capital and most populous municipality of the U.S. state of Colorado, also the most populous county in Colorado. - Chicago, on Lake Michigan in Illinois, is among the largest cities in the U.S. - Detroit, the most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the largest city on the United States–Canada border. - Vancouver, a bustling west coast seaport in British Columbia, is among Canada’s densest, most ethnically diverse cities. - Winnipeg, the capital and largest city of the province of Manitoba, Canada. It is located near the longitudinal centre of North America, at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers. - Montreal, the largest city in Québec. Predominantly French-speaking, it’s set on an island in the Saint Lawrence River and named after Mt. Royal, the triple-peaked hill at its heart. Master the controls of your train in a easy, fun and realistic world environment! Don't forget to give us your feedback! Apple's Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ If you need to contact us, send an e-mail to support (at) thetisgames.com

Screenshots

Trainz Driver 24 screens
Train Simulator 2025 USA Cargo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Trainz Driver 2 at 81% against Train Simulator 2025 USA Cargo's 8%. Trainz Driver 2 also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and 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

Both are free to download. Trainz Driver 2 sells 24 one-off in-app purchases and Train Simulator 2025 USA Cargo sells 11 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 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trainz Driver 2 has 11K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Trainz Driver 2's written reviews are positive against 8% of Train Simulator 2025 USA Cargo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Trainz Driver 2 ships an update every 2 months, Train Simulator 2025 USA Cargo every 64 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Trainz Driver 2 versus Train Simulator 2025 USA Cargo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrainz Driver 2Train Simulator 2025 USA Cargo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (11K ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews81.2% of reviews — better8.3% of reviews
Number of ratings11K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 64 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size591 MB192 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperN3V Games Pty LtdThetis Consulting

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 Simulator 2025 USA Cargo

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews133 reviews
Positive8.3%
Neutral10.5%
Negative81.2%

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 Simulator 2025 USA Cargo

From 2 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay on level 1
  • 👍 Promising concept
  • 🚂 Enjoyable for train enthusiasts

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs, especially on level 2
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases required
  • 📵 Limited free content
  • 🎮 Poor controls and camera movement

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 Simulator 2025 USA Cargo

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Train wheels clipping through tracks
  • Train getting stuck or falling through the ground
  • Missions not ending properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to earn/unlock trains through gameplay
  • Longer and more varied levels
  • Improved tutorial and instructions
  • Fix level 2 glitches

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
11 purchases

Train Simulator 2025 USA Cargo

One-time11
  • LT50 Electric$1.99
  • 181 Diesel$1.99
  • Remove all Ads$1.99
Show 8 more
  • Full Gas$1.99
  • LK14 Steam$3.99
  • Back To Delorean$3.99
  • LK06 Steam$5.99
  • TGV Bullet$5.99
  • 4268 Diesel$5.99
  • Steam Trains Pack$6.99
  • Train Simulator Full Pack$29.99

Questions

Is Trainz Driver 2 free?
Trainz Driver 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Train Simulator 2025 USA Cargo free?
Train Simulator 2025 USA Cargo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Trainz Driver 2 or Train Simulator 2025 USA Cargo?
Trainz Driver 2 is rated higher. Trainz Driver 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Train Simulator 2025 USA Cargo averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Trainz Driver 2 or Train Simulator 2025 USA Cargo have ads?
Train Simulator 2025 USA Cargo shows ads; Trainz Driver 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Trainz Driver 2 or Train Simulator 2025 USA Cargo?
Trainz Driver 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Train Simulator 2025 USA Cargo every 64 months. Most recently, Trainz Driver 2 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Train Simulator 2025 USA Cargo on October 22, 2026.

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