# Metro Connect vs ThePaperPlane

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ThePaperPlane at 100% against Metro Connect's 17%. ThePaperPlane also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Metro Connect's advantage is ratings volume (235 vs 5) and iOS requirement (12.5 vs 16.4). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Metro Connect sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. ThePaperPlane asks for nothing beyond the download.

ThePaperPlane holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Metro Connect has 235 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Metro Connect's written reviews are positive against 100% of ThePaperPlane's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Metro Connect | ThePaperPlane |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (235 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metro-connect-train-control/id1664698560/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thepaperplane/id6809642352/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **235** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 17.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 269 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.5** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DEVGEIM](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462267626) | [Shazad Devani](https://appshunter.io/developer/6809642354) |

## What reviewers say

### Metro Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metro-connect-train-control/id1664698560)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| First Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Second Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Disable Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Relaxing gameplay
- 🔥 Addictive and engaging
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
- 🐢 Slow progression and lack of content updates
- 🤯 Frustrating when unable to connect tracks

**Reported bugs**

- Game getting stuck at certain levels
- Inconsistent track connectivity issues

**Requested features**

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


### ThePaperPlane

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thepaperplane/id6809642352)

Control a paper plane through various backyard challenges. Master simple tap-and-hold controls to navigate hoops, pop balloons, and knock over objects. Maintain your daily streak to progress through increasingly difficult levels.

**Highlights:** Tap-and-hold controls, Backyard obstacle courses, Balloon popping, Object knocking, Daily seeded challenges, Unlockable named planes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Metro Connect free?

Metro Connect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ThePaperPlane free?

ThePaperPlane is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Metro Connect or ThePaperPlane?

ThePaperPlane is rated higher. Metro Connect averages 3.4 out of 5 from 235 ratings, while ThePaperPlane averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Metro Connect or ThePaperPlane have ads?

Metro Connect shows ads; ThePaperPlane does not.

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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.*