Comparison

Traffic Brains 2 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

Traffic Brains 2

Optimize traffic flow by programming traffic light patterns and strategically placing road signs. Manage traffic logic in advance to prevent jams and ensure efficient movement of cars and buses through cities. Aim for high traffic efficiency in various challenging levels.

Highlights
  • Program traffic light patterns
  • Place road signs and traffic lights
  • Block roads to divert traffic
  • Manage car and bus movement
  • Prevent car crashes
  • 28 unique levels
  • 4 gameplay modes
Features
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Turn traffic chaos into a city that flows. Take charge as the traffic manager in Traffic Brains 2. Program traffic light patterns, place road signs, and plan smarter routes to keep cars and buses moving. Every level challenges you to reach a target traffic efficiency. Can you find the best solution? PLAN, PROGRAM, PRESS GO Set your traffic light sequences in advance, decide which directions get the green light, and coordinate intersections to keep traffic flowing. Adjust speed limits where needed, hit GO, and watch your plan in action. UNTANGLE THE JAMS Find bottlenecks and use road signs to redirect traffic or block roads. Coordinate green lights to let cars pass through several intersections with fewer stops. Watch the results, refine your setup, and improve your traffic efficiency. MAKE EVERY DECISION COUNT Work within your budget as you place signs and traffic lights. Cars travel to parking lots and back home, while buses follow their routes. Keep intersections safe and watch out for crashes. FEATURES • Program traffic light patterns and coordinate busy intersections. • Place road signs and traffic lights within your budget. • Divert traffic, block roads, and adjust speed limits. • Manage cars and buses with different routes. • Explore 28 unique levels featuring beautiful cities. • Take on 8 mega city levels. • Adapt to increasing demand across 6 traffic growth maps. • Test your planning skills in 4 gameplay modes. A thoughtful traffic puzzle where careful planning keeps the city moving.

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

Traffic Brains 24 screens
Metro Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Traffic Brains 2 at 4.5 against Metro Connect's 3.3. Traffic Brains 2 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 8 months). Metro Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price 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. Traffic Brains 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Metro Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Traffic Brains 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Traffic Brains 2 has 59 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Traffic Brains 2's written reviews are positive against 40% of Metro Connect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Traffic Brains 2 ships an update every 5 days, Metro Connect every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Traffic Brains 2 versus Metro Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTraffic Brains 2Metro Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (59 ratings) — better3.3 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings59 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size454 MB107 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperLucky LootPlaynoob

Customer experience

Traffic Brains 2

All ratings59 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%

Metro Connect

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Traffic Brains 2

One-time1
  • Unlock full game$1.99
None

Metro Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Traffic Brains 2 free?
Traffic Brains 2 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, Traffic Brains 2 or Metro Connect?
Traffic Brains 2 is rated higher. Traffic Brains 2 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while Metro Connect averages 3.3 from 6 ratings.
Do Traffic Brains 2 or Metro Connect have ads?
Metro Connect shows ads; Traffic Brains 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Traffic Brains 2 or Metro Connect?
Traffic Brains 2 ships an update every 5 days, and Metro Connect every 8 months. Most recently, Traffic Brains 2 was updated on November 9, 2026 and Metro Connect on November 3, 2026.

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