Comparison

Subway Idle 3D 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

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.

Highlights
  • Upgrade and connect subway stations
  • Earn money offline
  • Multiple cities to progress through
  • Expand your metro network
  • Strategic cash flow management
Features
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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.

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

Subway Idle 3D4 screens
Metro Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Subway Idle 3D at 4.6 against Metro Connect's 3.3. Subway Idle 3D also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (868 vs 6). Metro Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and review sentiment (40% vs 19%). On price, ads 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. Subway Idle 3D sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Metro Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Subway Idle 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subway Idle 3D has 868 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 19% of Subway Idle 3D's written reviews are positive against 40% of Metro Connect's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Subway Idle 3D ships an update every 5 days, Metro Connect every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Subway Idle 3D versus Metro Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubway Idle 3DMetro Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (868 ratings) — better3.3 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews18.5% of reviews40.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings868 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 8 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB107 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperR.G.B. SRLPlaynoob

Customer experience

Subway Idle 3D

All ratings845 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral3.7%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive18.5%
Neutral14.8%
Negative66.7%

Metro Connect

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

Bugs and 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

Metro Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Subway Idle 3D

One-time9
  • Starter Pack.Free
  • Limited dealFree
  • Ad-Free.Free
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  • +500 Gems.$2.99
  • +1500 gems.$4.99
  • +3500 gems.$9.99
  • +8000 gems.$14.99
  • +22000 gems.$24.99
  • +50000 gems.$49.99
None

Metro Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Subway Idle 3D free?
Subway Idle 3D 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, Subway Idle 3D or Metro Connect?
Subway Idle 3D is rated higher. Subway Idle 3D averages 4.6 out of 5 from 868 ratings, while Metro Connect averages 3.3 from 6 ratings.
Do Subway Idle 3D or Metro Connect have ads?
Both Subway Idle 3D and Metro Connect show ads.
Which is updated more often, Subway Idle 3D or Metro Connect?
Subway Idle 3D ships an update every 5 days, and Metro Connect every 8 months. Most recently, Subway Idle 3D was updated on October 23, 2026 and Metro Connect on October 24, 2026.

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