DNGRZ vs Subway Train Simulator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DNGRZ
Navigate a runaway elevator shaft filled with pipes. Tap to change direction and guide the roof gear through gaps to reach new floors. Compete for high scores and enjoy classic arcade gameplay.
- One-tap controls
- Steer roof gear through gaps
- Shaking screen effects
- Game Center leaderboard
- iCloud sync
- Offline play
- VoiceOver support
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The elevator has broken loose and the shaft is full of orange pipes. Tap anywhere to change direction and steer the gear on the roof past every pipe. How many floors can you pass? • The original elevator game, restored for today's iPhone and iPad • One-tap controls: touch to change direction • Only the gear on the roof is vulnerable, so steer it through the gaps • The elevator breaks loose with a rumble and a shaking screen • The original look, menus, music and sounds • Game Center leaderboard for floors passed • Your best result synced with iCloud • Watch an ad to continue, once per run • Music, sound effects and haptics you can switch on or off • Pause whenever you need to • Supports VoiceOver • Plays offline Free with ads. A one-time Remove Ads purchase turns them off and lets you continue without watching an ad; restore it any time from Settings.
Subway Train Simulator
Experience realistic subway train driving. Operate trains, transport passengers to their destinations, and explore different cities. Choose from various game modes, including missions and free play, to hone your driving skills.
- Realistic subway train operation
- Passenger transport
- Multiple cities (NY, London, Tokyo, Moscow)
- Free mode and missions
- Train horn and door controls
- Realistic physics
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* NO subscription and NO annoying nag screens Try yourself as a real subway train driver! Drive the train, take passengers to the right station and improve your skills as a subway train driver. Different game modes are available in the game: you will be able to drive the train as a driver, and also take the role of a passenger to make an unforgettable journey through all available stations. In addition, players will be able to choose between free mode and exciting missions, while striving to improve the physical parameters of the train to achieve maximum speed and improve their subway train driving skills. In addition, you'll be able to drive the train in several cities - New York, London, Tokyo and Moscow, with more cities to come in future updates. Step into the role of a driver and pump up your skills in our realistic subway simulator! Carry passengers, open and close doors at stations, use the train horn and enjoy realistic physics of train movement on underground sections.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Subway Train Simulator at 245 against DNGRZ's 8. Subway Train Simulator also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. DNGRZ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Subway Train Simulator sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
DNGRZ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subway Train Simulator has 245 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.
DNGRZ ships an update every 3 weeks, Subway Train Simulator every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DNGRZ | Subway Train Simulator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (8 ratings) — better | 4.3 (245 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 84.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 245 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 363 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Hostao L.L.C | Anatoly Kochergin |
Customer experience
DNGRZ
Subway Train Simulator
Bugs and requests
DNGRZ
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Subway Train Simulator
Reported bugs
4 issues- Restore purchases feature not working
- Trains not stopping at certain stations
- Camera issues when leaving stations
- Inconsistent train announcements and call signs
Requested features
5 requests- Add more subway systems (e.g. San Francisco, Toronto, etc.)
- Implement train signals and speed limits
- Allow players to enter train depots and yards
- Improve realism with station announcements and passenger animations
- Introduce train scheduling and timetables
In-app purchases
DNGRZ
- Remove Ads$1.99
Subway Train Simulator
- 10 Diamonds$0.99
- 120 Diamonds$7.99
- 1400 Diamonds$79.99
Questions
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