# Subway Idle vs Idle Civilizations

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Subway Idle at 24K against Idle Civilizations's 3.2K. Subway Idle also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Subway Idle sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Idle Civilizations sells 18 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 — 4.6 for Subway Idle against 4.7 for Idle Civilizations. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subway Idle has 24K ratings behind it against 3.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 33% and 33% positive.

Subway Idle ships an update every 3 weeks, Idle Civilizations every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subway Idle | Idle Civilizations |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-idle/id1460612230/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-civilizations-evolution/id6447911434/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 3.2K |
| Positive reviews | **32.9% of reviews** | 32.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 198 MB | 557 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [seven technologies S.L](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529440417) | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) |

## What reviewers say

### Subway Idle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-idle/id1460612230)

Build and manage a subway network in a growing city. Connect stations, upgrade your lines, and earn money to expand your metro. Keep the city moving by strategically investing in your network.

**Highlights:** Upgrade and connect subway stations, Earn money while offline, Progress through multiple cities, Expand your metro network, Strategic cash flow management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ad Free | $2.99 | one-time |
| Limited Deal | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast gameplay
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 💡 Potential for more content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- ⏱️ Slow progression
- 💰 Expensive premium subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing
- Progression issues and level locks
- Inconsistent ad experiences

**Requested features**

- More subway lines and cities
- Ability to customize subway routes
- Offline progress tracking


### Idle Civilizations

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-civilizations-evolution/id6447911434)

Build and grow civilizations from the dawn of humanity to the future in this idle strategy game. Earn money, hire workers, and customize your character as you progress through different historical eras. Relax and watch your empire expand without pressure.

**Highlights:** Build and grow civilizations, Idle progression, Time travel mechanics, Resource management, Character customization, Tower building

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini Gem Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fortune Wheel Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Better Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Welcome pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skip Ad Tickets Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Gem Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Greatest Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fortune Wheel Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADS | $5.99 | one-time |
| Income Boost x2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gem Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Dragon slayer pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Free Rewards Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Upgraded Epic Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast progression
- 👍 Cute graphics and animations
- 🔒 No forced ads
- 🚀 Satisfying gameplay loop

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 💰 Expensive ad removal
- 🔁 Repetitive progression
- 🤑 Excessive microtransactions
- 🔍 Lack of instructions/tutorials

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to craft higher rarity event items
- Offline progress not working
- Purchased ad removal not working

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Save/load game progress
- Improved balance and progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subway Idle free?

Subway Idle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Idle Civilizations free?

Idle Civilizations is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Subway Idle or Idle Civilizations?

Idle Civilizations is rated higher. Subway Idle averages 4.6 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Idle Civilizations averages 4.7 from 3.2K ratings.

### Do Subway Idle or Idle Civilizations have ads?

Both Subway Idle and Idle Civilizations show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Subway Idle or Idle Civilizations?

Subway Idle ships an update every 3 weeks, and Idle Civilizations every 6 weeks. Most recently, Subway Idle was updated on November 1, 2026 and Idle Civilizations on October 30, 2026.

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