# Subway Simulator 2D vs Rail Rider

Subway Simulator 2D and Rail Rider both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of Subway Simulator 2D's written reviews are positive against 33% of Rail Rider's. Rail Rider's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (213 vs 23). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Subway Simulator 2D sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Rail Rider sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Subway Simulator 2D against 4.4 for Rail Rider. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rail Rider has 213 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Subway Simulator 2D's written reviews are positive against 33% of Rail Rider's.

Subway Simulator 2D ships an update every 6 months, Rail Rider every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subway Simulator 2D | Rail Rider |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-simulator-2d/id1167541524/reviews)** | [4.4 (213 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rail-rider-train-driver-game/id1457712569/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **213** |
| Positive reviews | **72.7% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 124 MB | 216 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 | **10.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Viktorin](https://appshunter.io/developer/548928331) | [Ascella Mobile Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1035331257) |

## What reviewers say

### Subway Simulator 2D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-simulator-2d/id1167541524)

Experience the life of a subway train driver in a vast city metro system. Transport passengers across 21 lines and 89 stations, managing speed, signals, and stops. Unlock new lines, upgrade trains, and customize their appearance as you explore over 100 km of tracks.

**Highlights:** Explore 89 stations on 21 metro lines, Drive underground, overground, and underwater rails, Upgrade train speed, acceleration, and brakes, Learn real subway signaling system, Customize train paint, Realistic train and ambient sounds

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| STANDARD PACK | $3.99 | one-time |
| PREMIUM PACK | $7.99 | one-time |


### Rail Rider

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rail-rider-train-driver-game/id1457712569)

Experience a thrilling 3D train simulation where you drive high-speed trains across beautiful locations. Shuttle commuters to their destinations by mastering precise braking and parking skills. Navigate challenging tracks and increasing complexity to succeed in this engaging railroad adventure.

**Highlights:** 3D train driving simulator, Passenger shuttle missions, Precise braking and parking, Beautiful locations, Increasing difficulty, Challenging railroad gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 4000 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Train skin | $1.99 | one-time |
| 11000 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 25000 coins | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subway Simulator 2D free?

Subway Simulator 2D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Rail Rider free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Subway Simulator 2D or Rail Rider?

Subway Simulator 2D is rated higher. Subway Simulator 2D averages 4.5 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Rail Rider averages 4.4 from 213 ratings.

### Do Subway Simulator 2D or Rail Rider have ads?

Both Subway Simulator 2D and Rail Rider show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Subway Simulator 2D or Rail Rider?

Subway Simulator 2D ships an update every 6 months, and Rail Rider every 4 weeks. Most recently, Subway Simulator 2D was updated on October 24, 2026 and Rail Rider on October 24, 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.*