Comparison

Train Simulator Rails Strategy vs Subtransit Drive

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

Head to head
About

Train Simulator Rails Strategy

Experience the thrill of being a train driver and conductor. Pick up and drop off passengers at various stations, managing railway lines and ensuring timely service. Customize your locomotives and enjoy addictive gameplay across multiple levels.

Highlights
  • Train driving and passenger transport
  • Railway station management
  • Locomotive customization
  • Multiple railway station levels
  • Addictive simulator gameplay
Features
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Every new railway station represents the new step of human transport revolution; where you have to give train services from one place to another.

About

Subtransit Drive

Experience the thrill of driving a real subway train with fully simulated internal systems. Navigate realistic environments, adhere to strict schedules, and master operating procedures. Play solo or join friends in multiplayer mode for an immersive simulation.

Highlights
  • Realistic underground train lines
  • Fully functional controls
  • True-to-life graphics
  • Immersive sound design
  • Multiplayer support
  • Adaptive assistance system
Features
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Drive trains on real metro lines in an advanced simulator with detailed physics and fully functional systems. Explore underground networks alone or in cross-platform multiplayer. 〓 Features 〓 Subtransit Drive is a realistic subway simulator lovingly crafted by railway enthusiasts and simulation developers. Follow the timetable, obey signals, manage train systems, and keep the line running smoothly during rush hour. Every trip demands attention, precision, and knowledge of the railway infrastructure. 〓 Authenticity 〓 Start a route on your own or with friends. An exact copy of a real metro line with detailed tunnel geometry, track profile, and infrastructure layout is already waiting for you in the game, and several more are currently in development. 〓 Simulation 〓 Every lever, button, and switch in the cab is fully functional. Every action has an effect on the interconnected systems throughout the train just as it would in real-world operation. Electrical and pneumatic schematics were fully recreated for every car: each circuit and valve behaves exactly as it does in an authentic train. Each wheelset is simulated independently on both rails rather than along a simplified centerline. Weight affects inertia, and every coupler is subject to realistic load limits. The track is recreated to centimeter accuracy, including the placement of rail joints. Real-time suspension simulation reproduces body roll, pitch, vibration, and weight transfer as the train moved along the track. Bring a train online from a cold-and-dark state, manage electrical and braking systems, and respond to abnormal operating conditions. 〓 Physics 〓 Every acceleration, braking maneuver, and curve is calculated using a detailed model of interactions between all vehicle systems. The suspension adapts in real time to train mass and passenger distribution, creating a convincing sense of driving a living, dynamic piece of rolling stock. 〓 Passengers 〓 A dynamic passenger flow system recreates the daily rhythm of a major city: morning rush hours in residential districts, evening congestion in the city center, and constantly shifting passenger demand throughout the network. 〓 Immersion 〓 Every sound originates from the object that produces it and features realistic Doppler effects. Engine sounds and individual relay recordings were captured from real subway trains, while the smooth traction motor audio recreates the atmosphere familiar to millions of passengers across former Soviet metro systems. 〓 Multiplayer 〓 Cross-platform multiplayer allows players to collectively recreate the operation of a real underground network, where every participant becomes part of a single transportation system. 〓 Free Roam 〓 You decide the scenario. Drive as long as you want, start and end your journey anywhere on the network. The route system continues to expand with future updates. 〓 Progression 〓 Build your career as a train operator by steadily advancing through the ranks. Earn promotions through flawless train handling, disciplined operation, and mastery of every system aboard your train. COMPATIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Recommended Device: iPhone: iPhone 11 Pro or above iPad: Equipped with A13 chip or above and 4GB RAM Supported Devices: iPhone: iPhone XS or above iPad: Equipped with A12 chip or above and 4GB RAM

Screenshots

Train Simulator Rails Strategy4 screens
Subtransit Drive4 screens

Verdict

The call

Train Simulator Rails Strategy and Subtransit Drive both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 70% of Subtransit Drive's written reviews are positive against 12% of Train Simulator Rails Strategy's. Subtransit Drive also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Train Simulator Rails Strategy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and ratings volume (3.4K vs 406). On price, rating, monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Subtransit Drive sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Train Simulator Rails Strategy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Train Simulator Rails Strategy against 4.4 for Subtransit Drive. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Train Simulator Rails Strategy has 3.4K ratings behind it against 406, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 12% of Train Simulator Rails Strategy's written reviews are positive against 70% of Subtransit Drive's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Train Simulator Rails Strategy ships an update every 3 months, Subtransit Drive monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Train Simulator Rails Strategy versus Subtransit Drive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrain Simulator Rails StrategySubtransit Drive
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3.4K ratings)4.4 (406 ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.6% of reviews70.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.4K — better406
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size175 MB3.7 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNasreen KousarWAGON SOFTWARE

Customer experience

Train Simulator Rails Strategy

All ratings3,384 ratings
Positive80.5%
Neutral6.4%
Negative13.1%
Written reviews242 reviews
Positive11.6%
Neutral2.5%
Negative86.0%

Subtransit Drive

All ratings406 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral3.9%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews201 reviews
Positive70.1%
Neutral6.5%
Negative23.4%

User reviews

Train Simulator Rails Strategy

From 3.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Great game
  • 👍 Relaxing gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🚫 Too many ads
  • 🤔 Unrealistic gameplay
  • 🐛 Glitchy controls
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

Subtransit Drive

From 406 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Realistic train handling
  • 🎮 Excellent simulation experience
  • 🔊 Impressive sound effects
  • 🎨 Stunning graphics

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Excessive monetization
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and performance issues
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🤔 Confusing controls

Bugs and requests

Train Simulator Rails Strategy

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Ads block gameplay
  • Game won't start

Requested features

2 requests
  • Free ride mode
  • More realistic train simulation

Subtransit Drive

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes when reaching stations
  • Inability to sign in with Apple/Epic accounts
  • Disappearing controls and UI elements

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more subway lines and stations
  • Introduce outdoor stations and weather effects
  • Implement a free-roam mode
  • Optimize performance for older devices

In-app purchases

None

Train Simulator Rails Strategy

No in-app purchases

15 purchases

Subtransit Drive

One-time15
  • 3 Tickets$0.49
  • New 81-760 style modification$0.99
  • 10 Tickets$1.49
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  • New train type: 81-717.5$1.99
  • Restyled 81-760$2.99
  • 81-717.5/714.5 Modification$2.99
  • 81-717 with new doors color$2.99
  • Factory color scheme$2.99
  • 25 Tickets$3.49
  • 81-717.5M/714.5M modification$3.99
  • New Train 81-740$3.99
  • New Train 81-740$4.99
  • "Krasnaya strela" color scheme$4.99
  • Subtransit Drive Full access$7.99
  • Subtransit Drive Full Access$9.99

Questions

Is Train Simulator Rails Strategy free?
Train Simulator Rails Strategy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Subtransit Drive free?
Subtransit Drive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Train Simulator Rails Strategy or Subtransit Drive?
Subtransit Drive is rated higher. Train Simulator Rails Strategy averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Subtransit Drive averages 4.4 from 406 ratings.
Do Train Simulator Rails Strategy or Subtransit Drive have ads?
Train Simulator Rails Strategy shows ads; Subtransit Drive does not.
Which is updated more often, Train Simulator Rails Strategy or Subtransit Drive?
Train Simulator Rails Strategy ships an update every 3 months, and Subtransit Drive monthly. Most recently, Train Simulator Rails Strategy was updated on September 25, 2026 and Subtransit Drive on September 24, 2026.

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