Cargo Transport Simulator vs Train Driver 2018
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cargo Transport Simulator
Experience life as a truck driver in a vast open world. Start with a classic truck, deliver cargo, earn money, and build your transport company. Upgrade your fleet with modern trucks and various trailer options.
- Open-world truck driving
- Company management
- Truck and trailer customization
- Realistic physics
- Online challenges
- Dynamic day/night cycle
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CTS: Cargo Transport Simulator Become a truck driver in this expansive open world truck driver simulator. Start from the bottom and work your company to the top. You start with a classic venerable truck. Deliver trailers and earn money, upgrade your truck or buy more modern trucks. If you are not into semi trucks, there is also a variety of Light Trucks. The choice is yours. Features: Detailed truck models Fully modeled interiors for each truck Dynamic day and night Competitive online challenges A lot of upgrades for each truck Many different trailer options with different weights and sizes Frequent updates add new content and vehicles Different control options (buttons, tilt, sliders or steering wheel) Manual and automatic gearbox options Realistic physics Different road types Massive open world without loading screens Realistic engine sounds Lively AI traffic system
Train Driver 2018
Experience the thrill of operating various trains across a vast North American open world. Haul passengers or freight, manage different locomotive types, and enjoy realistic graphics and dynamic weather. Challenge friends with online rankings.
- Open World Map (North America)
- Multiple Train Types (steam, diesel, electric)
- Passenger and Freight Hauling
- Next-Gen Graphics
- Dynamic Weather Conditions
- Online Rankings
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Train Driver 2018 is the newest train simulator that will let you experience the real trains world! A huge Open World Map, amazing trains, unique features will make you feel like a real train mechanic! Travel across North America, carry people or haul freight trains! You will be able to drive steam, diesel or electric locomotives! Get Train Driver 2018 now, the best Train Simulator on the market! "Features: - Open World Map - North America - Different trains to drive (steam, diesel, electric, freight, inter-city, subway) - Unique Features - Next-Gen Graphics - Open/Close Doors - Realistic People Animations - Dynamic Weather Conditions - Amazing landscapes: city, countryside, mountain, desert and snow - Intuitive train controls - Detailed Interiors - Challenge your friends with Online rankings"
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cargo Transport Simulator at 88% against Train Driver 2018's 41%. Cargo Transport Simulator also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 353). Train Driver 2018's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 weeks). 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
Both are free to download. Cargo Transport Simulator sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Train Driver 2018 sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Cargo Transport Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cargo Transport Simulator has 2.2K ratings behind it against 353, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Cargo Transport Simulator's written reviews are positive against 41% of Train Driver 2018's.
Cargo Transport Simulator ships an update every 5 weeks, Train Driver 2018 every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cargo Transport Simulator | Train Driver 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (2.2K ratings) — better | 3.3 (353 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 88.1% of reviews — better | 41.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.2K — better | 353 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 164 MB | 432 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SkisoSoft | Alexandru Marusac |
Customer experience
Cargo Transport Simulator
Train Driver 2018
User reviews
Cargo Transport Simulator
From 2.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Realistic driving experience
- 👍 Wide range of vehicles
- 🚛 Variety of cargo and delivery locations
- 👍 Customizable trucks
- 🚦 Detailed graphics and physics
Room to improve
- 🐛 Glitches with steering and trailer detachment
- 🚦 Unrealistic AI traffic behavior
- 🔋 Rapid fuel consumption
- 🚦 Repetitive map and scenery
Train Driver 2018
From 353 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great graphics
- 🚃 Realistic train simulation
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🌇 Diverse locations
- 🎮 Fun for train enthusiasts
Room to improve
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🕹️ Poor controls and navigation
- ⏱️ Slow train speeds
- 🚦 Unrealistic speed limits
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
Bugs and requests
Cargo Transport Simulator
Reported bugs
3 issues- Frequent crashes and loading issues
- Connectivity problems requiring internet access
- Incorrect fuel level display
Requested features
5 requests- Add more countries and highways
- Implement driver fatigue and truck damage
- Include hazard lights and engine braking
- Introduce multiplayer and co-op modes
- Add GPS navigation and radio
Train Driver 2018
Reported bugs
5 issues- Trains get stuck on tracks
- GPS and navigation issues
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent speed limits
- Cargo loading problems
Requested features
5 requests- Add steam locomotives
- Improve camera angles and views
- Increase route and train variety
- Implement more realistic physics
- Reduce advertisements
In-app purchases
Cargo Transport Simulator
- $5000$0.99
- Gazoon$0.99
- Peter 379$0.99
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- Peter XS$0.99
- Freight FLA$0.99
- Elara$0.99
- Update 1.12 trucks$0.99
- $12000$1.99
- Triton$1.99
- $30000$2.99
- $100000$7.99
Train Driver 2018
- 100,000 Coins$1.99
- Remove Ads$1.99
- 250,000 Coins$2.99
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- 500,000 Coins$5.99
- 1,000,000 Coins$6.99
- 1,500,000 Coins$10.99
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