# Beijing Subway vs Rocket Simulator

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.

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.

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.

Beijing Subway ships an update fortnightly, Rocket Simulator every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beijing Subway | Rocket Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beijing-subway-train-ride/id1607804237/reviews) | **[3.8 (422 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocket-simulator-spaceflight/id1624406379/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 28 | **422** |
| Positive reviews | **27.8% of reviews** | 10.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 597 MB | 280 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gamenezis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1327769061) | [Education Terra](https://appshunter.io/developer/946819038) |

## What reviewers say

### Beijing Subway

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beijing-subway-train-ride/id1607804237)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Months Sale Subscription | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Week Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Subscription Sale | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Subscription | $13.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| 2 Months Subscription Sale | $27.49 | per 2 months |


### Rocket Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocket-simulator-spaceflight/id1624406379)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rocket Ship - 1 Week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Rocket Simulator: Spaceflight | $19.99 | per month |
| Rocket Ship Building & Launch | $20.99 | per year |
| 3 Months Subscription | $20.99 | per 3 months |
| 2 Months Subscription | $39.99 | per 2 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cool concept
- 👍 Epic game
- 👍 Nice
- 👍 Good game
- 👍 Great game!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Pay to play
- 💸 Subscription required
- 💸 Expensive
- 💸 Misleading free trial
- 💸 Unusable without payment

**Reported bugs**

- Parts don't connect
- No command center on launch
- Rocket goes to sky and mission complete
- Animations not shown correctly
- Slow rollout animation

**Requested features**

- Add command center
- Add space exploration
- Add more to the game
- Add staging and space rocket control
- Add other planets to land on


## Frequently asked 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 19, 2026 and Rocket Simulator on October 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*