Tram Machinist vs Subway Train Simulator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tram Machinist
Experience the life of a city tram driver. Pick up passengers and adhere to all traffic regulations while navigating urban streets. This simulation game offers a realistic driving experience.
- City tram driving simulation
- Passenger transport
- Traffic rule adherence
- Realistic urban environment
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Enjoy being a tram driver in the middle of the city. Take the passengers and follow the traffic rules! Download Tram Machinist now and play!
Subway Train Simulator
Experience realistic subway train driving. Operate trains, transport passengers to their destinations, and explore different cities. Choose from various game modes, including missions and free play, to hone your driving skills.
- Realistic subway train operation
- Passenger transport
- Multiple cities (NY, London, Tokyo, Moscow)
- Free mode and missions
- Train horn and door controls
- Realistic physics
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* NO subscription and NO annoying nag screens Try yourself as a real subway train driver! Drive the train, take passengers to the right station and improve your skills as a subway train driver. Different game modes are available in the game: you will be able to drive the train as a driver, and also take the role of a passenger to make an unforgettable journey through all available stations. In addition, players will be able to choose between free mode and exciting missions, while striving to improve the physical parameters of the train to achieve maximum speed and improve their subway train driving skills. In addition, you'll be able to drive the train in several cities - New York, London, Tokyo and Moscow, with more cities to come in future updates. Step into the role of a driver and pump up your skills in our realistic subway simulator! Carry passengers, open and close doors at stations, use the train horn and enjoy realistic physics of train movement on underground sections.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Subway Train Simulator at 4.3 against Tram Machinist's 2.7. Subway Train Simulator also leads on ratings volume (244 vs 3). Tram Machinist's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (100% vs 84%). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Subway Train Simulator sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Tram Machinist asks for nothing beyond the download.
Subway Train Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subway Train Simulator has 244 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Tram Machinist's written reviews are positive against 84% of Subway Train Simulator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Tram Machinist ships an update monthly, Subway Train Simulator every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Tram Machinist | Subway Train Simulator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (3 ratings) | 4.3 (244 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 84.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 244 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 145 MB | 363 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Studio Billion Oyun Teknolojileri Anonim Sirketi | Anatoly Kochergin |
Customer experience
Tram Machinist
Subway Train Simulator
Bugs and requests
Tram Machinist
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Subway Train Simulator
Reported bugs
4 issues- Restore purchases feature not working
- Trains not stopping at certain stations
- Camera issues when leaving stations
- Inconsistent train announcements and call signs
Requested features
5 requests- Add more subway systems (e.g. San Francisco, Toronto, etc.)
- Implement train signals and speed limits
- Allow players to enter train depots and yards
- Improve realism with station announcements and passenger animations
- Introduce train scheduling and timetables
In-app purchases
Tram Machinist
No in-app purchases
Subway Train Simulator
- 10 Diamonds$0.99
- 120 Diamonds$7.99
- 1400 Diamonds$79.99
Questions
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