Trainz Simulator 3
Trainz Simulator3 drives locomotives across included locations and sessions with railroad commands.
Consider for mobile train-driving scenarios
Tutorials and simple/realistic controls offer different entry points.
Keep in mind: It explicitly lacks world-building and third-party imports;14locomotives/4locations describe the included set, not every paid route. Initial installation needs about4GB.
Inside the app
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What you can do
- Drive included steam/electric/diesel trains
- Complete tutorial and gameplay sessions
- Command other trains on supported routes
App Store review themes
Recurring praise and complaints, grouped by topic.
68 reviews · US App Store · Written feedback; review platforms are not identified
What reviewers like
Useful content and resources
7 reviewsPositive feedback covers locomotives and rolling stock (5 reviews); railway routes (2 reviews).
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In version 1.1.18, the reviewer likes the trains and routes.
Original excerpt“good trains”Apple source · Review 14331462210
In version 1.1.18, the reviewer likes the named T1, K4, Big Boy and Daylight models.
Original excerpt“new Trainz models”Apple source · Review 14317012341
Output quality reviewers appreciate
7 reviewsReviewers praise simulator graphics.
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In version 1.1.18, the reviewer likes the detail and realism.
Original excerpt“Very detailed and realistic”Apple source · Review 14514421074
In version 1.1.18, the reviewer praises the graphics.
Original excerpt“graphics are just breathtaking”Apple source · Review 14466225564
White-screen startup
4 reviewsReviewers praise white-screen startup.
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In version 1.1.18, the reviewer reports the earlier white-screen error fixed; not an ongoing negative white-screen report.
Original excerpt“It’s fixed!”Apple source · Review 14466225564
In version 1.1.18, the reviewer reports white-screen behavior fixed.
Original excerpt“white screen is gone”Apple source · Review 14234232540
What reviewers dislike
Content gaps and quality concerns
28 reviewsConcerns and requests cover locomotives and rolling stock (21 reviews); railway routes (6 reviews); automobile scenery (1 review).
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In version 1.1.18, the reviewer wants more maps to reduce boredom.
Original excerpt“add more maps”Apple source · Review 14713259221
In version 1.1.18, the reviewer wants more named American steam locomotives including N&W611 and UP844.
Original excerpt“didn’t add N&W 611”Apple source · Review 14663819079
Customization limits and requests
9 reviewsConcerns and requests cover route and session creation (7 reviews); lighting controls (1 review); locomotive properties (1 review).
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In version 1.1.18, the reviewer wants adjustable lighting.
Original excerpt“settings to change the lighting”Apple source · Review 14663819079
In version 1.1.18, the reviewer wants editable locomotive properties.
Original excerpt“no way to edit the properties”Apple source · Review 14655965336
Output quality problems
7 reviewsConcerns and requests cover locomotive road numbers (6 reviews); simulator graphics (1 review).
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In version 1.1.18, the reviewer reports locomotive numbers missing from mods.
Original excerpt“None of the mods have numbers”Apple source · Review 14655965336
In version 1.1.18, the reviewer reports missing engine numbers on spawning despite five stars.
Original excerpt“numbers on the locomotives don’t show up”Apple source · Review 14140196187
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Accuracy concerns
5 reviewsConcerns and requests cover locomotive sound fidelity (2 reviews); locomotive cab fidelity (1 review); railway light timing (1 review). Other aspects appear in this group too; these counts describe subtopics, not one shared experience.
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In version 1.1.18, the reviewer finds some engine sounds mismatched, without independent locomotive validation.
Original excerpt“sounds don’t match the locomotive”Apple source · Review 14531696638
In version 1.1.18, the reviewer believes the GPM60 cab resembles a different engine; the claimed model mismatch is unverified.
Original excerpt“cab of the GPM60 looks off”Apple source · Review 13894136839
White-screen startup
5 reviewsReviewers raise concerns or requests about white-screen startup.
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In version 1.1.18, the reviewer reports recurring white screens after their iPad battery died, prompting reinstalls; causation is unknown.
Original excerpt“white screen came”Apple source · Review 13893338200
In version 1.1.18, the reviewer reports white screens blocking startup.
Original excerpt“keeps going white and I can’t get into it”Apple source · Review 13588279548
Import and export difficulties
3 reviewsReviewers raise concerns or requests about route content downloads.
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In version 1.1.18, the reviewer reports a paid Altoona route fails to download; scam wording is an unverified accusation, not a factual finding.
Original excerpt“doesn’t even download after paying $6”Apple source · Review 14713259221
In version 1.1.18, the reviewer reports DLC downloads failing.
Original excerpt“nor do DLC actually download at all”Apple source · Review 13789401473
Crashes, freezes and reliability problems
3 reviewsReviewers raise concerns or requests about simulator crashes.
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In version 1.1.18, the reviewer reports occasional unexpected exits.
Original excerpt“kicks me out the game out of nowhere”Apple source · Review 14331462210
In version 1.1.18, the reviewer reports frequent crashes despite liking the game.
Original excerpt“crashes a lot”Apple source · Review 14290603593
Workflow and interface friction
3 reviewsConcerns and requests cover batch consist assembly (1 review); content store interface (1 review); multiplayer discovery (1 review).
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In version 1.1.18, the reviewer finds single-car placement makes assembling trains tedious; the hour estimate is their experience, not a responsiveness benchmark.
Original excerpt“Can’t multi place cars”Apple source · Review 14655965336
In version 1.1.18, the reviewer cannot find how multiplayer works; whether it is supported is not established. The vague pro-access question is not a purchased-access failure.
Original excerpt“how do I do multiplayer”Apple source · Review 14272065377
Good for
- Rail enthusiasts using included or purchased scenarios
Consider alternatives for
- Users expecting a mobile route editor or third-party content imports
Limitations & considerations
- Captured minimum: iOS 16.6.
- It explicitly lacks world-building and third-party imports;14locomotives/4locations describe the included set, not every paid route. Initial installation needs about4GB.
Privacy & permissions
Check progress/cloud/account handling before buying expansion content; keep device storage headroom.
Sources & review notes Updated Nov 11, 2026
Reviewed by iApp4Me Editorial Team. Recommendations use the linked documentation and attributed accounts; device observations are identified separately.
- US App Store developer description
Complete description, download price and compatibility metadata captured 2026-11-02.
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