Comparison

Beijing Subway vs Rocket Simulator

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

Head to head
About

Beijing Subway

Experience the hustle of a major city's subway system as a train driver. Navigate iconic Beijing landmarks, manage train operations, and learn the responsibilities of a machinist. Explore the city's transportation network from a unique perspective.

Highlights
  • Subway train driving simulation
  • Explore Beijing landmarks
  • Learn machinist profession
  • Adjust speed and control doors
  • Study subway map
  • Play as a passenger
Features
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If you love noise and the hustle and bustle of the city, then you will love Beijing Subway! With our subway simulator, you will not only see all the magnificent sights of Beijing but also learn a lot about the profession of machinist! TOUGH JOB Being a machinist is not easy, but you can do it! The instructions in the driver's cabin will help you. Adjust the speed, stop the train, open and close the doors. The control panel looks complicated, but its use is simple: press the buttons, twitch the levers - and everything will work! In just a couple of minutes, you will become a high-class driver, who will be applauded by passengers at every stop. TOURISM IS IN FULL SWING National Library, Tiananmen Square, Wangfujing, Temple of Heaven, and more: find out how to get to the most famous sights by subway! Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Chinese metropolis! You are one of the most important parts of Beijing's transportation artery, and the city's life and economy depend on your actions. Thanks to you, the city will flourish! Also, you can: - choose your train; - play as a passenger; - study the map of subway lines. https://gamenesis.com/privacy https://gamenesis.com/tos

About

Rocket Simulator

Build and launch your own rockets in augmented reality. Assemble various rocket models, learn about their history and functions, and customize them with AI-generated stickers. Experience space exploration with different missions and modes.

Highlights
  • AR rocket assembly
  • Rocket model customization
  • Historical rocket information
  • AI sticker generation
  • Flight simulation
  • Educational facts about rockets
Features
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3… 2… 1… Liftoff! Are you ready to launch your very first space rocket? Assemble rockets in AR and launch it into outer space! VARIOUS ROCKET MODELS Just choose your favourite rocket model and let’s begin. ASSEMBLY PUZZLE Assemble all rocket parts in the right order and discover historical info about its creation and missions. Customize rockets with AI stickers. INTERESTING FACTS Read about every rocket in detail and learn the functions of each rocket part. Rocket models from all over the world are waiting for you! KEEP IN MIND: Some features are only available for Subscription holders. Paid version includes all rocket models, all missions, free mode, sharing, unlimited access to AR mode, unlimited sticker generation. Free version includes 2 rockets, 2 missions, 2 AR mode launches, 3 sticker generations. https://educationterra.com/privacy https://educationterra.com/tos

Screenshots

Beijing Subway4 screens
Rocket Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Beijing Subway at fortnightly against Rocket Simulator's every 2 months. Beijing Subway also leads on review sentiment (28% vs 10%). Rocket Simulator's advantage is ratings volume (422 vs 28). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Beijing Subway sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 3 months and Rocket Simulator sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.7 for Beijing Subway against 3.8 for Rocket Simulator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rocket Simulator has 422 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 28% of Beijing Subway's written reviews are positive against 10% of Rocket Simulator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Beijing Subway ships an update fortnightly, Rocket Simulator every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Beijing Subway versus Rocket Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeijing SubwayRocket Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (28 ratings)3.8 (422 ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.8% of reviews — better10.2% of reviews
Number of ratings28422 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size597 MB280 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGamenezisEducation Terra

Customer experience

Beijing Subway

All ratings28 ratings
Positive64.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive27.8%
Neutral8.3%
Negative63.9%

Rocket Simulator

All ratings422 ratings
Positive67.5%
Neutral5.0%
Negative27.5%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive10.2%
Neutral3.4%
Negative86.4%

Bugs and requests

Beijing Subway

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Rocket Simulator

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Parts don't connect
  • No command center on launch
  • Rocket goes to sky and mission complete
  • Animations not shown correctly
  • Slow rollout animation
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  • Minimal launch animation
  • Typos in subtitles

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add command center
  • Add space exploration
  • Add more to the game
  • Add staging and space rocket control
  • Add other planets to land on
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  • Make it free

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Beijing Subway

Subscriptions6
  • 3 Months Sale Subscription$1.993 Months
  • 1 Week Subscription$6.997 Days
  • 1 Week Subscription Sale$9.997 Days
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  • 1 Week Subscription$13.997 Days
  • 1 Month Subscription2 variants$19.991 Month
  • 2 Months Subscription Sale$27.492 Months
6 purchases

Rocket Simulator

Subscriptions6
  • Rocket Ship - 1 Week$6.997 Days
  • 1 Week Subscription$9.997 Days
  • Rocket Simulator: Spaceflight$19.991 Month
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  • Rocket Ship Building & Launch3 Days trial$20.991 Year
  • 3 Months Subscription3 Days trial$20.993 Months
  • 2 Months Subscription3 Days trial$39.992 Months

Questions

Is Beijing Subway free?
Beijing Subway is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rocket Simulator free?
Rocket Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Beijing Subway or Rocket Simulator?
Rocket Simulator is rated higher. Beijing Subway averages 3.7 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Rocket Simulator averages 3.8 from 422 ratings.
Do Beijing Subway or Rocket Simulator have ads?
Both Beijing Subway and Rocket Simulator show ads.
Which is updated more often, Beijing Subway or Rocket Simulator?
Beijing Subway ships an update fortnightly, and Rocket Simulator every 2 months. Most recently, Beijing Subway was updated on October 14, 2026 and Rocket Simulator on October 16, 2026.

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