Comparison

Train Simulator 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

Train Simulator

Experience realistic train driving with simple one-touch controls. Transport various cargo through diverse landscapes, manage speed and timing, and unlock new challenges. Enjoy endless replayability with fresh contracts and route variations.

Highlights
  • One-touch train controls
  • Modern and classic train selection
  • Diverse cargo transport missions
  • Beautiful landscape environments
  • Signal and traffic management
  • Unlockable challenges and upgrades
Features
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Train Simulator: Cargo Journey puts you in control of modern and classic trains with simple one-touch gameplay that anyone can enjoy. Drive through beautiful jungle landscapes, busy city routes, and open desert tracks while managing speed, timing, and precision. Each run offers new cargo contracts and route variations, keeping gameplay fresh and engaging. Transport logs, oil, coal, and containers while reacting to signals, crossings, and traffic. Earn coins as you play, unlock new challenges, and improve your driving skills over time. Designed for quick sessions and endless replayability, Train Simulator delivers a smooth and relaxing experience with just the right amount of challenge. Whether you enjoy casual driving or mastering perfect timing, every journey is a chance to become a better train driver.

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

Train Simulator4 screens
Metro Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Train Simulator at 100% against Metro Connect's 40%. Train Simulator also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.6) and ads (none vs shown). Metro Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. Train Simulator sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Metro Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Train Simulator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Train Simulator's written reviews are positive against 40% of Metro Connect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Train Simulator ships an update every 5 months, Metro Connect every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Train Simulator versus Metro Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrain SimulatorMetro Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (9 ratings) — better3.6 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings9 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size163 MB107 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAsif NaeemPlaynoob

Customer experience

Train Simulator

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Metro Connect

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

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Train Simulator

One-time5
  • Remove ads$0.99
  • Coins Bundle$0.99
  • Shield Bundle$0.99
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  • Boost Bundle$0.99
  • 100000 Coins$4.99
None

Metro Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Train Simulator free?
Train Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Metro Connect free?
Metro Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Train Simulator or Metro Connect?
Train Simulator is rated higher. Train Simulator averages 5.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Metro Connect averages 3.6 from 7 ratings.
Do Train Simulator or Metro Connect have ads?
Metro Connect shows ads; Train Simulator does not.
Which is updated more often, Train Simulator or Metro Connect?
Train Simulator ships an update every 5 months, and Metro Connect every 8 months. Most recently, Train Simulator was updated on October 21, 2026 and Metro Connect on October 11, 2026.

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