Comparison

Subway School Simulator vs Subtransit Drive

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

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About

Subway School Simulator

Experience the life of a subway train driver, transporting students to and from school. Manage train speed, ensure timely arrivals, and upgrade to modern electric trains. Immerse yourself in realistic 3D graphics and detailed environments.

Highlights
  • Realistic train control mechanics
  • Modern 3D graphics
  • Detailed environment
  • Cockpit view immersion
  • Passenger transport gameplay
  • Train upgrades
Features
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Metro School Simulator - build a career as a subway train driver. Do you like to manage different techniques? Then this simulator is for you! Carry their parents from home to school and back. Remember - you are responsible for the lives of the passengers you carry! Smoothly accelerate and slow down, without disturbing the comfort of transported people. Stopping at the stations, make sure that all people enter, no one should be late for lessons! Get experience points and change to more modern electric trains! Open all the presented locomotives for a more successful passage of the game. Metro is one of the fastest modes of transport, capable of transporting passengers to destinations without any traffic jams in a very short time! On the straight sections of the route, accelerate to the maximum speed. Come to the cabin of the train! - Modern 3D graphics will give a lot of unforgettable impressions. - The mechanics of the electric train control is as close as possible to the real one. - A detailed environment will please even experienced players! - View from the cockpit will allow you to immerse yourself in the gameplay. - Qualitative soundtrack will create the atmosphere of the metro. Share your comments and leave ratings! Start playing now!

About

Subtransit Drive

Experience the thrill of driving a real subway train with fully simulated internal systems. Navigate realistic environments, adhere to strict schedules, and master operating procedures. Play solo or join friends in multiplayer mode for an immersive simulation.

Highlights
  • Realistic underground train lines
  • Fully functional controls
  • True-to-life graphics
  • Immersive sound design
  • Multiplayer support
  • Adaptive assistance system
Features
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Drive trains on real metro lines in an advanced simulator with detailed physics and fully functional systems. Explore underground networks alone or in cross-platform multiplayer. 〓 Features 〓 Subtransit Drive is a realistic subway simulator lovingly crafted by railway enthusiasts and simulation developers. Follow the timetable, obey signals, manage train systems, and keep the line running smoothly during rush hour. Every trip demands attention, precision, and knowledge of the railway infrastructure. 〓 Authenticity 〓 Start a route on your own or with friends. An exact copy of a real metro line with detailed tunnel geometry, track profile, and infrastructure layout is already waiting for you in the game, and several more are currently in development. 〓 Simulation 〓 Every lever, button, and switch in the cab is fully functional. Every action has an effect on the interconnected systems throughout the train just as it would in real-world operation. Electrical and pneumatic schematics were fully recreated for every car: each circuit and valve behaves exactly as it does in an authentic train. Each wheelset is simulated independently on both rails rather than along a simplified centerline. Weight affects inertia, and every coupler is subject to realistic load limits. The track is recreated to centimeter accuracy, including the placement of rail joints. Real-time suspension simulation reproduces body roll, pitch, vibration, and weight transfer as the train moved along the track. Bring a train online from a cold-and-dark state, manage electrical and braking systems, and respond to abnormal operating conditions. 〓 Physics 〓 Every acceleration, braking maneuver, and curve is calculated using a detailed model of interactions between all vehicle systems. The suspension adapts in real time to train mass and passenger distribution, creating a convincing sense of driving a living, dynamic piece of rolling stock. 〓 Passengers 〓 A dynamic passenger flow system recreates the daily rhythm of a major city: morning rush hours in residential districts, evening congestion in the city center, and constantly shifting passenger demand throughout the network. 〓 Immersion 〓 Every sound originates from the object that produces it and features realistic Doppler effects. Engine sounds and individual relay recordings were captured from real subway trains, while the smooth traction motor audio recreates the atmosphere familiar to millions of passengers across former Soviet metro systems. 〓 Multiplayer 〓 Cross-platform multiplayer allows players to collectively recreate the operation of a real underground network, where every participant becomes part of a single transportation system. 〓 Free Roam 〓 You decide the scenario. Drive as long as you want, start and end your journey anywhere on the network. The route system continues to expand with future updates. 〓 Progression 〓 Build your career as a train operator by steadily advancing through the ranks. Earn promotions through flawless train handling, disciplined operation, and mastery of every system aboard your train. COMPATIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Recommended Device: iPhone: iPhone 11 Pro or above iPad: Equipped with A13 chip or above and 4GB RAM Supported Devices: iPhone: iPhone XS or above iPad: Equipped with A12 chip or above and 4GB RAM

Screenshots

Subway School Simulator3 screens
Subtransit Drive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Subtransit Drive at 70% against Subway School Simulator's 0%. Subtransit Drive also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.8) and ratings volume (406 vs 5). Subway School Simulator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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. Subtransit Drive sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Subway School Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Subtransit Drive holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subtransit Drive has 406 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Subway School Simulator's written reviews are positive against 70% of Subtransit Drive's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Subway School Simulator versus Subtransit Drive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubway School SimulatorSubtransit Drive
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (5 ratings)4.4 (406 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews69.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5406 — better
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size302 MB3.7 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIrina IvanovaWAGON SOFTWARE

Customer experience

Subway School Simulator

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Subtransit Drive

All ratings406 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral3.9%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews202 reviews
Positive69.8%
Neutral6.9%
Negative23.3%

Bugs and requests

Subway School Simulator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Subtransit Drive

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes when reaching stations
  • Inability to sign in with Apple/Epic accounts
  • Disappearing controls and UI elements

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more subway lines and stations
  • Introduce outdoor stations and weather effects
  • Implement a free-roam mode
  • Optimize performance for older devices

In-app purchases

None

Subway School Simulator

No in-app purchases

15 purchases

Subtransit Drive

One-time15
  • 3 Tickets$0.49
  • New 81-760 style modification$0.99
  • 10 Tickets$1.49
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  • New train type: 81-717.5$1.99
  • Restyled 81-760$2.99
  • 81-717.5/714.5 Modification$2.99
  • 81-717 with new doors color$2.99
  • Factory color scheme$2.99
  • 25 Tickets$3.49
  • 81-717.5M/714.5M modification$3.99
  • New Train 81-740$3.99
  • New Train 81-740$4.99
  • "Krasnaya strela" color scheme$4.99
  • Subtransit Drive Full access$7.99
  • Subtransit Drive Full Access$9.99

Questions

Is Subway School Simulator free?
Subway School Simulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Subtransit Drive free?
Subtransit Drive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Subway School Simulator or Subtransit Drive?
Subtransit Drive is rated higher. Subway School Simulator averages 1.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Subtransit Drive averages 4.4 from 406 ratings.
Do Subway School Simulator or Subtransit Drive have ads?
Neither Subway School Simulator nor Subtransit Drive shows ads.

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