Comparison

Metro Control vs Metro Connect

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

Head to head
About

Metro Control

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
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Take control of your metro network. Direct trains around closed lines to get them safely to their destinations. Starts easy but prepare for more of a challenge when the lines get busier! Trains must finish on their own coloured lines. While passing through your network they can use other coloured lines to avoid closed lines and other trains. How long can you last without causing a crash!? Download now and compete with other players on GameCentre!

About

Metro Connect

Build and manage your own subway empire by designing intricate lines, connecting stations, and upgrading them for efficiency. Experience satisfying gameplay with numerous trains and explore dozens of states in this city-building simulation.

Highlights
  • Build and upgrade metro networks
  • Optimize train routes and passenger flow
  • Connect stations strategically
  • Satisfying display of long trains
  • Dozens of states to explore
  • Simple and intuitive controls
Features
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Welcome to Metro Connect: Train Simulator! Immerse yourself in the captivating world of subway station management and train operation. Build, connect and upgrade your very own metro network, transforming stations into bustling hubs of transportation excellence. Your strategic thinking and management skills will be put to the test as you optimize routes, enhance stations, and keep the trains running smoothly. Design intricate subway lines that weave through New York City. Link stations strategically to ensure efficient passenger flow and create a seamless transit experience. Embark on an exhilarating journey of city-building and transportation management in Metro Connect: Train Simulator! Download now and start crafting the ultimate metro experience. Giving connection is very easy and impressively enjoyable to play. To build train track- just slide you finger from one station to another and the highway will build! Do not forget to upgrade your stations for longer trains and earn more money. Game features: - Satisfying display of a large number of long trains moving at the same time - Addictive gameplay - Dozens of states to explore - Simple and intuitive controls - Relaxing music to keep you calm More than a 50 states to unlock and even more subways. Create a subway system in the city that connects every state territory! Download Metro Connect and play this stress free idle train management game for free.

Screenshots

Metro Control3 screens
Metro Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Metro Control at 80% against Metro Connect's 40%. Metro Control also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 8 months). Metro Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. Metro Control sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Metro Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Metro Control ships an update every 6 days, Metro Connect every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Metro Control versus Metro Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetro ControlMetro Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.6 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 8 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB107 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJonathan MeiklePlaynoob

Customer experience

Metro Control

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Metro Connect

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Metro Control

One-time3
  • Pack of 5 Credits$0.99
  • Unlock Full Version$0.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
None

Metro Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Metro Control free?
Metro Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Metro Connect free?
Metro Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Metro Control or Metro Connect have ads?
Both Metro Control and Metro Connect show ads.
Which is updated more often, Metro Control or Metro Connect?
Metro Control ships an update every 6 days, and Metro Connect every 8 months. Most recently, Metro Control was updated on October 4, 2026 and Metro Connect on October 11, 2026.

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