Comparison

Train Simulator 2025 USA Cargo vs Space Shuttle AR

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

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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

About

Space Shuttle AR

Experience the Space Shuttle's return through augmented reality. As the launch director, guide the shuttle from launch to a safe docking with the International Space Station. Witness realistic smoke, fire, and engine separation in your own environment.

Highlights
  • Augmented Reality (AR) experience
  • Launch director role
  • Space Shuttle launch simulation
  • Docking with International Space Station
  • Realistic smoke and fire effects
  • Booster and fuel tank separation
  • Multiple viewing angles
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The Space Shuttle has been revived through Augmented Reality(AR) since its last flight in 2011. AR is a technology that displays virtual objects in the real world. You are the launch director of the Space Shuttle. Your mission is to launch the Space Shuttle and dock with the International Space Station safely. The Space Shuttle will be launched with smoke and fire from the launch pad. The shuttle will separate booster engines and an external fuel tank. It will dock with the Space Station above the Earth. The sound and the countdown make AR Space Shuttle more realistic. You can watch the shuttle's motions from various angles. Launch a 3D virtual Space Shuttle in your backyard or any other place. This app is a simple experiment in AR. The app is not only for Space Shuttle fans but also for anyone interested in AR. Try launching the 3D virtual Space Shuttle now.

Screenshots

Train Simulator 2025 USA Cargo4 screens
Space Shuttle AR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Space Shuttle AR at 79% against Train Simulator 2025 USA Cargo's 8%. Space Shuttle AR also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Train Simulator 2025 USA Cargo sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Space Shuttle AR asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Space Shuttle AR holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Shuttle AR has 1.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of Train Simulator 2025 USA Cargo's written reviews are positive against 79% of Space Shuttle AR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Train Simulator 2025 USA Cargo ships an update every 64 months, Space Shuttle AR every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Train Simulator 2025 USA Cargo versus Space Shuttle AR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrain Simulator 2025 USA CargoSpace Shuttle AR
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.7 (1.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews8.3% of reviews78.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings21.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 64 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size192 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThetis ConsultingNoriaki Murao

Customer experience

Train Simulator 2025 USA Cargo

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

Space Shuttle AR

All ratings1,120 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive78.7%
Neutral2.1%
Negative19.1%

User reviews

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

Space Shuttle AR

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Realistic space shuttle simulation
  • 👍 Stunning graphics and visuals
  • 🎉 Engaging and educational experience
  • 💡 Innovative use of AR technology

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Placement and launch issues on some devices
  • 🔍 Limited control and customization options
  • ⏱️ Short gameplay duration

Bugs and requests

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

Space Shuttle AR

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Freezing and crashing on launch
  • Inability to place the shuttle on flat surfaces

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more rockets and spacecraft to launch
  • Allow users to build and customize their own rockets
  • Implement a re-entry and landing sequence
  • Provide more background options (e.g., stars, planets)

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Train Simulator 2025 USA Cargo

One-time10
  • LT50 Electric$1.99
  • 181 Diesel$1.99
  • Remove all Ads$1.99
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  • 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
  • Train Simulator Full Pack$29.99
None

Space Shuttle AR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Train Simulator 2025 USA Cargo free?
Train Simulator 2025 USA Cargo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Space Shuttle AR free?
Space Shuttle AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Train Simulator 2025 USA Cargo or Space Shuttle AR?
Space Shuttle AR is rated higher. Train Simulator 2025 USA Cargo averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Space Shuttle AR averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.
Do Train Simulator 2025 USA Cargo or Space Shuttle AR have ads?
Train Simulator 2025 USA Cargo shows ads; Space Shuttle AR does not.
Which is updated more often, Train Simulator 2025 USA Cargo or Space Shuttle AR?
Train Simulator 2025 USA Cargo ships an update every 64 months, and Space Shuttle AR every 5 months. Most recently, Train Simulator 2025 USA Cargo was updated on November 3, 2026 and Space Shuttle AR on November 3, 2026.

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