Idle Train 3D vs Subway Idle 3D
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Idle Train 3D
Build and manage an extensive train transportation network. Upgrade your trains and stations to accommodate more passengers and expand your operations. Become a successful transport tycoon by optimizing your system.
- Build train transportation system
- Upgrade train cars
- Upgrade trains
- Develop stations
- Transport passengers
Read full descriptionHide full description
Build the Best Train Transportation System Upgrade the car and take more passengers. Upgrade the train until it becomes a long train. Develop your station to make it bigger and more spectacular.
Subway Idle 3D
Build and manage a thriving subway system in a growing city. Connect stations, upgrade your network, and earn money even while offline to expand your metro empire. Make strategic financial decisions to keep your city moving.
- Upgrade and connect subway stations
- Earn money offline
- Multiple cities to progress through
- Expand your metro network
- Strategic cash flow management
Read full descriptionHide full description
Subway Idle 3d 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.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Idle Train 3D at none against Subway Idle 3D's 8. Idle Train 3D also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (53% vs 19%). Subway Idle 3D's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Subway Idle 3D sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Idle Train 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.
Idle Train 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 463 and 868 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Idle Train 3D's written reviews are positive against 19% of Subway Idle 3D's.
Idle Train 3D ships an update every 3 months, Subway Idle 3D every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Idle Train 3D | Subway Idle 3D |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (463 ratings) — better | 4.6 (868 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews — better | 18.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 463 | 868 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 127 MB | 112 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 文辉 江 | R.G.B. SRL |
Customer experience
Idle Train 3D
Subway Idle 3D
Bugs and requests
Idle Train 3D
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Subway Idle 3D
Reported bugs
2 issues- Numerous bugs and issues
- Game not working on certain devices
Requested features
2 requests- Fix issues with gem train collection
- Improve ad placement and frequency
In-app purchases
Idle Train 3D
No in-app purchases
Subway Idle 3D
- Starter Pack.Free
- Limited dealFree
- +500 Gems.$2.99
Show 5 moreShow fewer
- +1500 gems.$4.99
- +3500 gems.$9.99
- +8000 gems.$14.99
- +22000 gems.$24.99
- +50000 gems.$49.99
Questions
Is Idle Train 3D free?
Is Subway Idle 3D free?
Which has better reviews, Idle Train 3D or Subway Idle 3D?
Do Idle Train 3D or Subway Idle 3D have ads?
Which is updated more often, Idle Train 3D or Subway Idle 3D?
Other comparisons
