# Traffix 3D vs Metro Control

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Metro Control at 80% against Traffix 3D's 25%. Metro Control also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Traffix 3D sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Metro Control sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Traffix 3D ships an update monthly, Metro Control every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Traffix 3D | Metro Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traffix-3d/id1483904390/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.4% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 256 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [INFINITY GAMES, LDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088875165) | [Jonathan Meikle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477087762) |

## What reviewers say

### Traffix 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traffix-3d/id1483904390)

Manage traffic flow in a 3D simulation game. Tap and hold to guide cars through intersections, preventing accidents and ensuring safe passage for vehicles and pedestrians. Unlock a variety of cars and explore over 100 cities.

**Highlights:** 3D traffic simulation, Accident avoidance gameplay, Car collection mechanics, 100+ cities to explore, Unlockable vehicles, Tap and hold controls

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Offer 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Offer 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Offer 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $54.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Good game, exactly as ads show
- 👍 Little to no ads
- 🚀 Enjoyable to play
- 🚀 Unique and challenging levels
- 👍 Overall good game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Lots of ads, even after paying to remove them
- 🐛 Game resets progress, losing all progress
- 🐛 Ads cause game to freeze or crash
- 🕰️ Short levels, repetitive gameplay
- 💰 Expensive to remove ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game resets progress to level 1
- Ads still shown after paying to remove them
- Game freezes or crashes due to ads
- Incompatibility issues with updates
- Levels not loading properly

**Requested features**

- Add ability to replay previous levels
- Improve rewards system for watching ads
- Implement cloud saving to prevent lost progress
- Add more levels and increase difficulty
- Allow selection of multiple car skins


### Metro Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metro-control/id1493350041)

Direct trains through a metro network, rerouting them around closed lines and other trains. The challenge increases as lines become busier, testing your ability to prevent crashes. Compete with other players on GameCentre.

**Highlights:** Direct trains on closed lines, Reroute trains to avoid obstacles, Increasingly challenging gameplay, Compete on GameCentre

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of 5 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Full Version | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Traffix 3D free?

Traffix 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Metro Control free?

Metro Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Traffix 3D or Metro Control have ads?

Both Traffix 3D and Metro Control show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Traffix 3D or Metro Control?

Traffix 3D ships an update monthly, and Metro Control every 6 days. Most recently, Traffix 3D was updated on October 14, 2026 and Metro Control on October 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*