Comparison

Subway Idle vs Popitt

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

Head to head
About

Subway Idle

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
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Subway Idle tycoon, the idle metro simulator! Subway Idle is all about upgrading and maintaining a subway map for a growing city. Upgrade and connect stations between other stations and get your trains running. As new stations open, earn more money and upgrade your metro even further! Decide where to use your limited cash flow. Be sure to keep your city moving. • Multiple cities to progress through! • Earn while your offline to advance your metro! • Tons of upgrades to advance your network.

About

Popitt

Features
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A minimal, instant-relief bubble wrap fidget tool. Every press is precisely tuned. Haptic feedback is clean and snappy with a clear rebound feel. Sounds are crisp without being harsh, and rapid pops create a smoother, more satisfying rhythm. Use it during commutes, while waiting in line, between study sessions, or before sleep. Release stress in just a few seconds. You can: • Press bubbles for sharp pops and precise haptics • Tap or slide for rapid chains with stronger rhythm • Toggle the stress switch for day or night comfort modes • Check stats to see how many presses you made today Best on iOS 26. Compatible with iOS 17+

Screenshots

Subway Idle4 screens
Popitt3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Subway Idle at Free against Popitt's $0.99. Subway Idle also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Popitt's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases 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

Subway Idle is free to download; Popitt costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Subway Idle versus Popitt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubway IdlePopitt
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.6 (24K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews32.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings24K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size198 MB14 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developerseven technologies S.L启凡 王

Bugs and requests

Subway Idle

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezing and crashing
  • Progression issues and level locks
  • Inconsistent ad experiences

Requested features

3 requests
  • More subway lines and cities
  • Ability to customize subway routes
  • Offline progress tracking

Popitt

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Subway Idle

No in-app purchases

None

Popitt

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Subway Idle free?
Subway Idle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Popitt free?
Popitt costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Subway Idle or Popitt have ads?
Subway Idle shows ads; Popitt does not.

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