# Subway Idle vs Shooting Range Inc

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Subway Idle at none against Shooting Range Inc's 8. Subway Idle also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (24K vs 1.5K). Shooting Range Inc's advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 33%). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shooting Range Inc sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Subway Idle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shooting Range Inc holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subway Idle has 24K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Subway Idle's written reviews are positive against 60% of Shooting Range Inc's.

Subway Idle ships an update every 3 weeks, Shooting Range Inc every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subway Idle | Shooting Range Inc |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-idle/id1460612230/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shooting-range-inc/id6474529654/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 1.5K |
| Positive reviews | 32.9% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 198 MB | 199 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [seven technologies S.L](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529440417) | [Solid Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625798412) |

## 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:** none

**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


### Shooting Range Inc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shooting-range-inc/id6474529654)

Build and manage your own shooting range. Attract guests, upgrade targets, and expand your facilities to become a tycoon in this simulation game. Earn income to unlock new targets and grow your business.

**Highlights:** Build and upgrade shooting targets, Attract and serve guests, Earn income and expand facilities, Unlock new targets, Become a shooting range tycoon

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamond Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Lite | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Plus | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 👍 Easy to learn
- ❤️ Enjoyable experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of offline revenue options
- 💰 Forced ads to progress
- 🐛 In-app purchase issues

**Reported bugs**

- In-app purchase bugs
- Compatibility issues

**Requested features**

- Offline revenue options
- Improved in-app purchase experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subway Idle free?

Subway Idle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Shooting Range Inc free?

Shooting Range Inc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Subway Idle or Shooting Range Inc?

Shooting Range Inc is rated higher. Subway Idle averages 4.6 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Shooting Range Inc averages 4.8 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Subway Idle or Shooting Range Inc have ads?

Both Subway Idle and Shooting Range Inc show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Subway Idle or Shooting Range Inc?

Subway Idle ships an update every 3 weeks, and Shooting Range Inc every 7 months. Most recently, Subway Idle was updated on November 7, 2026 and Shooting Range Inc on October 30, 2026.

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