Comparison

Subtransit Drive vs Moscow Metro Simulator 2D

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

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About

Subtransit Drive

Experience the thrill of driving a real subway train with fully simulated internal systems. Navigate realistic environments, adhere to strict schedules, and master operating procedures. Play solo or join friends in multiplayer mode for an immersive simulation.

Highlights
  • Realistic underground train lines
  • Fully functional controls
  • True-to-life graphics
  • Immersive sound design
  • Multiplayer support
  • Adaptive assistance system
Features
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Drive trains on real metro lines in an advanced simulator with detailed physics and fully functional systems. Explore underground networks alone or in cross-platform multiplayer. 〓 Features 〓 Subtransit Drive is a realistic subway simulator lovingly crafted by railway enthusiasts and simulation developers. Follow the timetable, obey signals, manage train systems, and keep the line running smoothly during rush hour. Every trip demands attention, precision, and knowledge of the railway infrastructure. 〓 Authenticity 〓 Start a route on your own or with friends. An exact copy of a real metro line with detailed tunnel geometry, track profile, and infrastructure layout is already waiting for you in the game, and several more are currently in development. 〓 Simulation 〓 Every lever, button, and switch in the cab is fully functional. Every action has an effect on the interconnected systems throughout the train just as it would in real-world operation. Electrical and pneumatic schematics were fully recreated for every car: each circuit and valve behaves exactly as it does in an authentic train. Each wheelset is simulated independently on both rails rather than along a simplified centerline. Weight affects inertia, and every coupler is subject to realistic load limits. The track is recreated to centimeter accuracy, including the placement of rail joints. Real-time suspension simulation reproduces body roll, pitch, vibration, and weight transfer as the train moved along the track. Bring a train online from a cold-and-dark state, manage electrical and braking systems, and respond to abnormal operating conditions. 〓 Physics 〓 Every acceleration, braking maneuver, and curve is calculated using a detailed model of interactions between all vehicle systems. The suspension adapts in real time to train mass and passenger distribution, creating a convincing sense of driving a living, dynamic piece of rolling stock. 〓 Passengers 〓 A dynamic passenger flow system recreates the daily rhythm of a major city: morning rush hours in residential districts, evening congestion in the city center, and constantly shifting passenger demand throughout the network. 〓 Immersion 〓 Every sound originates from the object that produces it and features realistic Doppler effects. Engine sounds and individual relay recordings were captured from real subway trains, while the smooth traction motor audio recreates the atmosphere familiar to millions of passengers across former Soviet metro systems. 〓 Multiplayer 〓 Cross-platform multiplayer allows players to collectively recreate the operation of a real underground network, where every participant becomes part of a single transportation system. 〓 Free Roam 〓 You decide the scenario. Drive as long as you want, start and end your journey anywhere on the network. The route system continues to expand with future updates. 〓 Progression 〓 Build your career as a train operator by steadily advancing through the ranks. Earn promotions through flawless train handling, disciplined operation, and mastery of every system aboard your train. COMPATIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Recommended Device: iPhone: iPhone 11 Pro or above iPad: Equipped with A13 chip or above and 4GB RAM Supported Devices: iPhone: iPhone XS or above iPad: Equipped with A12 chip or above and 4GB RAM

About

Moscow Metro Simulator 2D

Experience the Moscow Metro as a train driver in this realistic 2D simulator. Operate a wide variety of real trains from different eras and navigate actual metro lines with dynamic passenger flow and weather.

Highlights
  • Realistic 2D metro simulation
  • Operate historical and modern trains
  • Recreated Moscow Metro lines
  • Passenger and traffic simulation
  • Dynamic weather system
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Почувствуйте себя машинистом Московского метро! Симулятор Московского метро 2D - самый реалистичный симулятор в 2D, в котором имитация систем метрополитена максимально приближена к реальным. В нем каждый сможет попробовать себя в качестве машиниста поезда. В нашем симуляторе воссоздано большое количество реальных поездов Московского метрополитена, начиная от самых первых 1930-х годов, заканчивая самыми современными. Также в игре присутствует большой выбор реальных линий (в том числе новая Большая Кольцевая линия, имеющая 31 станцию), реалистичные звуки, систему пассажиропотока, трафика, выбора погоды для уличных участков.

Screenshots

Subtransit Drive4 screens
Moscow Metro Simulator 2D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Moscow Metro Simulator 2D at none against Subtransit Drive's 10. Moscow Metro Simulator 2D also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Subtransit Drive's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (423 vs 46). On price, review sentiment, 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. Subtransit Drive sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Moscow Metro Simulator 2D asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Subtransit Drive holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subtransit Drive has 423 ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Subtransit Drive's written reviews are positive against 63% of Moscow Metro Simulator 2D's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Subtransit Drive versus Moscow Metro Simulator 2D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubtransit DriveMoscow Metro Simulator 2D
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (423 ratings) — better4.2 (46 ratings)
Positive reviews69.8% of reviews — better63.1% of reviews
Number of ratings423 — better46
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3.7 GB1.4 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWAGON SOFTWAREIlya Ovchinnikov

Customer experience

Subtransit Drive

All ratings406 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral3.9%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews202 reviews
Positive69.8%
Neutral6.9%
Negative23.3%

Moscow Metro Simulator 2D

All ratings24 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews84 reviews
Positive63.1%
Neutral9.5%
Negative27.4%

Bugs and requests

Subtransit Drive

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes when reaching stations
  • Inability to sign in with Apple/Epic accounts
  • Disappearing controls and UI elements

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more subway lines and stations
  • Introduce outdoor stations and weather effects
  • Implement a free-roam mode
  • Optimize performance for older devices

Moscow Metro Simulator 2D

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Subtransit Drive

One-time10
  • 3 Tickets$0.49
  • New 81-760 style modification$0.99
  • New train type: 81-717.5$1.99
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  • Restyled 81-760$2.99
  • 81-717.5M/714.5M modification$3.99
  • New Train 81-740$3.99
  • New Train 81-740$4.99
  • "Krasnaya strela" color scheme$4.99
  • Subtransit Drive Full access$7.99
  • Subtransit Drive Full Access$9.99
None

Moscow Metro Simulator 2D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Subtransit Drive free?
Subtransit Drive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Moscow Metro Simulator 2D free?
Moscow Metro Simulator 2D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Subtransit Drive or Moscow Metro Simulator 2D?
Subtransit Drive is rated higher. Subtransit Drive averages 4.4 out of 5 from 423 ratings, while Moscow Metro Simulator 2D averages 4.2 from 46 ratings.
Do Subtransit Drive or Moscow Metro Simulator 2D have ads?
Neither Subtransit Drive nor Moscow Metro Simulator 2D shows ads.

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