Comparison

Metro Connect vs Gatesum

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

Head to head
About

Metro Connect

Build and expand your own subway system in a famous metropolis. Connect points with tunnels, launch trains, and transport residents to discover new regions and earn money. Upgrade your trains and stations to manage growing passenger flow.

Highlights
  • Build metro lines
  • Upgrade trains and stations
  • Transport residents
  • Discover new regions
  • Fascinating gameplay
  • Excellent graphics and music
Features
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Metro Connect - Train Control - exciting puzzle game for building up metro lines! Start an exciting adventure of launching and improving your own subway system! You have to become a great mayor and build your own subway line based on the map of the famous metropolis - New York. You start moving by connecting the points with tunnels, and you will be able to launch trains, transport residents and discover new regions! The flow of passengers is growing and you need to build up new metro lines, increase number of stations and add new trains. As you discover new regions, you can earn more money and improve your metro even more! What awaits for you: - Fascinating gameplay - Improvement of trains and stations - Excellent graphics and music

About

Gatesum

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GATESUM is the addictive one-tap runner built for quick sessions and big rewards. Jump in for a minute, jump out, come back for more. Every run is fast, chaotic, and just long enough to keep you hooked. TRANSFORM AS YOU RUN Unlock characters that evolve before your eyes. Common characters stay grounded, rare characters trigger one transformation mid-run, and legendary characters go through two full evolutions. Watch your humble bird become a soaring eagle, then a full dragon. COMPETE FOR REAL PRIZES Climb the monthly leaderboard and battle for the top spot. The number one player each month wins a real cash prize. Ranks reset every month, so every season is a fresh shot at glory, from Bronze all the way to Master. EARN AS YOU PLAY Win runs to collect coins and unlock new characters and cosmetics. Earn gems through wins, daily streaks, and rank rewards, then spend them at the Shrine for a chance at bonus rewards, exclusive buffs, and cash prizes. THE SHRINE Open the Shrine with gems for a shot at coins, XP boosts, gem multipliers, and real money rewards. Every opening is a new chance at something big. DAILY CHALLENGES AND ACHIEVEMENTS Fresh challenges every day keep every session worth playing. Complete them to earn coins and XP on top of what you win in game. Simple to pick up. Hard to put down. Download GATESUM and start your run now.

Screenshots

Metro Connect4 screens
Gatesum3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Gatesum at weekly against Metro Connect's every 3 months. Metro Connect's advantage is iOS requirement (12.5 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Metro Connect sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Gatesum sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Metro Connect ships an update every 3 months, Gatesum weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Metro Connect versus Gatesum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetro ConnectGatesum
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (235 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews17.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings235 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.5 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size269 MB90 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDEVGEIMOmar Mazhar

Bugs and requests

Metro Connect

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game getting stuck at certain levels
  • Inconsistent track connectivity issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • More cities/maps to unlock and explore
  • Ability to customize and control track layout
  • Reduced ad frequency or ad-free option

Gatesum

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Metro Connect

One-time4
  • First Pack$0.99
  • Second Pack$2.99
  • Disable Ads$4.99
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  • Super Pack$4.99
6 purchases

Gatesum

One-time6
  • Handful$0.99
  • Pouch$2.99
  • Sack$6.99
Show 3 more
  • Chest$14.99
  • Vault$29.99
  • Hoard$49.99

Questions

Is Metro Connect free?
Metro Connect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gatesum free?
Gatesum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Metro Connect or Gatesum have ads?
Both Metro Connect and Gatesum show ads.
Which is updated more often, Metro Connect or Gatesum?
Metro Connect ships an update every 3 months, and Gatesum weekly. Most recently, Metro Connect was updated on October 23, 2026 and Gatesum on October 24, 2026.

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