# Train Drive ATS 2 vs Rail World!

The clearest difference is price: Rail World! at Free against Train Drive ATS 2's $6.99. Rail World! also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). Train Drive ATS 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Rail World! is free to download; Train Drive ATS 2 costs $6.99 up front. Rail World! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Train Drive ATS 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Rail World! holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Train Drive ATS 2 has 65 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Train Drive ATS 2's written reviews are positive against 90% of Rail World!'s.

Train Drive ATS 2 ships an update every 4 months, Rail World! fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Train Drive ATS 2 | Rail World! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-drive-ats-2/id925547937/reviews) | **[4.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rail-world/id6738320324/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **65** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 75.7% of reviews | **90.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#151** | — |
| Size | 108 MB | 529 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Takahiro Ito](https://appshunter.io/developer/477891978) | [Katsuya Maezono](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780197564) |

## What reviewers say

### Train Drive ATS 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-drive-ats-2/id925547937)

**Currently charting:** #151 Top Paid · Racing (US App Store)

Experience a realistic train driving simulation with expanded routes, more train cars, and complex signal systems. This sequel offers enhanced graphics and sound for an immersive railroad adventure. Master real-world operations and scenarios on Japanese-inspired tracks.

**Highlights:** Expanded Japanese routes and scenery, Realistic motor sounds and train movements, Complex signal changes and systems, Replicated switch rails, signals, and crossing gates, Scenario-based driving missions, Extensive train car selection after scenarios

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Rail World!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rail-world/id6738320324)

Experience Japanese railways from multiple perspectives. Drive trains as the engineer, observe them like a miniature diorama, or enjoy the scenery as a passenger. This game offers diverse ways to engage with a virtual train world.

**Highlights:** Drive trains as engineer, Diorama view, Passenger view, Explore 20km routes, Future route/vehicle additions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 早朝、夕方シナリオ | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Train Drive ATS 2 free?

Train Drive ATS 2 costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Rail World! free?

Rail World! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Train Drive ATS 2 or Rail World!?

Rail World! is rated higher. Train Drive ATS 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while Rail World! averages 4.9 from 12 ratings.

### Do Train Drive ATS 2 or Rail World! have ads?

Rail World! shows ads; Train Drive ATS 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Train Drive ATS 2 or Rail World!?

Train Drive ATS 2 ships an update every 4 months, and Rail World! fortnightly. Most recently, Train Drive ATS 2 was updated on November 6, 2026 and Rail World! on November 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
