Comparison

Boat Master vs Subway Train Simulator

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

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About

Boat Master

Experience realistic boat navigation and parking challenges. Master various vessels, from motorboats to superyachts, in diverse weather and marina conditions. Test your skills against time, scoring systems, and navigation rules.

Highlights
  • Navigate and berth various boat types
  • Realistic boat controls and physics
  • Dynamic weather and current conditions
  • Time-based and 3-star scoring system
  • Multiple camera modes
  • Console-quality graphics
Features
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Boat Master is a boat navigation and berthing (parking) simulation game where players have to berth different boats in varying conditions. It is designed to replicate the controls and conditions of berthing and navigating a real boat in a marina and coastal channels (rivers and bays) as closely as possible. Current Features - Drive and berth a motorboat or superyacht (see screenshots) with 2 engines and bow and stern thrusters, using either berthing controls which allow access to all thrusters and easy individual engine control or driving mode which provides a steering wheel and individual or simultaneous control of both engines. - Drive a yacht with a single engine and steering wheel, along with bow thrusters in easier levels. - Drive a speedboat with a single engine & steering wheel as well as realistic tilting when turning at speed. - Drive a dual engine control Euro Cruiser with a steering wheel but no thrusters. - Drive a Jet Ski with realistic engine-driven steering, making low speed maneuvering more difficult. - Drive any boat through a channel in various conditions where you need to obey navigation markers and signs as well as avoid AI-Controlled boats going in the opposite direction. At the end of the navigation level, you then need to berth the boat in a small marina. - Multiple difficulty levels and berthing conditions and situations, including: - A hands-on tutorial level explaining the different controls - Wind and current which vary in direction and strength in different levels - Different berth locations and widths - Randomly timed thruster failure in harder levels - Berth the boat as quickly as you can without damaging it with the built-in time-based scoring system, as well as a 3-star scoring system, which gives you a rating based on your performance. If you don't obey navigation rules, crash, or are too slow, you won't get the 3 stars for the level (specific rules for getting ratings are outlined at the start of each level on the start screen). - Realistic water physics with drag based on speed and realistic boat handling (now including prop walk on the yacht) - multiple camera modes, including views from both sides, the front, back and the top of the boat as well as a camera mode which looks at the target berth from anywhere on the map while keeping the boat in view. - Console and PC level graphics with modern post-processing effects like Bloom, Ambient Occlusion and Filmic Colour Grading (turn on in settings). You can also improve the performance of the game by reducing reflection resolution, increasing the FPS target, and more. A new battery saver mode and the new balanced mode will automatically determine the best settings for your device. DISCLAIMER: This app is not a substitute for real life boat berthing or driving training, some boats (Superyacht, Yacht, Speedboats & Jet Ski) are paid (they are behind a one-time in-app purchase that costs real money to unlock). MINIMUM HARDWARE: iPhone 6 / 6S. The iPhone 5S really struggles to run this game, as does the original iPad Air. RECOMMENDED HARDWARE: iPhone 6S / 7 / iPad Air 2 or above. When playing on these devices or above it is recommended to turn on Balanced mode for a better graphical experience. Turning on post-processing features in settings will reduce the performance of the app, with Bloom and Ambient Occlusion being the most demanding. Want to get information about upcoming updates to Boat Master and gain early access to them? looking for more progress content such as gameplay videos & progress updates? Follow us on Facebook for all of this inside info, access and more! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flatWombatStudios/ Website: https://flatwombatstudios.com/ Boat Master has a pending self-certified IGRS rating of 3+. Music in video previews: "Notanico Merengue" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

About

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.

Highlights
  • Realistic subway train operation
  • Passenger transport
  • Multiple cities (NY, London, Tokyo, Moscow)
  • Free mode and missions
  • Train horn and door controls
  • Realistic physics
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Boat Master4 screens
Subway Train Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Boat Master at none against Subway Train Simulator's shown. Boat Master also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 245). Subway Train Simulator's advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 52%) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Boat Master sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Subway Train Simulator sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Boat Master holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boat Master has 1.7K ratings behind it against 245, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of Boat Master's written reviews are positive against 84% of Subway Train Simulator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Boat Master ships an update every 4 months, Subway Train Simulator every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Boat Master versus Subway Train Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoat MasterSubway Train Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.7K ratings) — better4.3 (245 ratings)
Positive reviews52.5% of reviews84.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.7K — better245
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size244 MB363 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTommy VauxAnatoly Kochergin

Customer experience

Boat Master

All ratings1,702 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral5.9%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews162 reviews
Positive52.5%
Neutral11.7%
Negative35.8%

Subway Train Simulator

All ratings244 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral4.9%
Negative12.7%
Written reviews167 reviews
Positive84.4%
Neutral6.6%
Negative9.0%

User reviews

Boat Master

From 1.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Realistic boat controls
  • 👍 Excellent graphics
  • 🚢 Variety of boat types
  • 💡 Helpful for learning boat handling

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitches and crashes
  • 🔒 Limited free content, pay-to-play
  • 🔋 Performance issues on some devices
  • 🤖 Unrealistic physics and boat behavior

Subway Train Simulator

From 245 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Realistic train models
  • 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
  • 🚇 Variety of subway systems
  • 💡 Passenger mode feature

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🔇 Unrealistic sound effects
  • 🕹️ Limited controls and customization

Bugs and requests

Boat Master

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to progress past tutorial
  • Boats disappearing or controls not working
  • Docking zones not registering properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Free play mode
  • Customizable weather and conditions
  • More boat types and scenarios
  • First-person view option
  • Ability to control individual engines

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

8 purchases

Boat Master

One-time8
  • In Game Superyacht$2.49
  • In Game Yacht$2.49
  • In Game Speedboat$2.49
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  • Euro Cruiser$2.49
  • In Game Jet Ski$2.49
  • Everyday Pack$3.49
  • Exotic Pack$3.49
  • Unlock All$6.99
3 purchases

Subway Train Simulator

One-time3
  • 10 Diamonds$0.99
  • 120 Diamonds$7.99
  • 1400 Diamonds$79.99

Questions

Is Boat Master free?
Boat Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Subway Train Simulator free?
Subway Train Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Boat Master or Subway Train Simulator?
Boat Master is rated higher. Boat Master averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Subway Train Simulator averages 4.3 from 245 ratings.
Do Boat Master or Subway Train Simulator have ads?
Subway Train Simulator shows ads; Boat Master does not.
Which is updated more often, Boat Master or Subway Train Simulator?
Boat Master ships an update every 4 months, and Subway Train Simulator every 5 weeks. Most recently, Boat Master was updated on November 2, 2026 and Subway Train Simulator on November 7, 2026.

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