Comparison

Train Evolution vs Subway Train Simulator

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

Head to head
About

Train Evolution

Progress through different eras of train technology, starting with vintage models and advancing to high-speed bullet trains. Collect and transport passengers to their destinations in this engaging simulation game.

Highlights
  • Train evolution mechanic
  • Passenger collection and delivery
  • Vintage to bullet train progression
  • Station arrival and departure
  • Multiple train eras
Features
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Do you like Trains, then this game is for yours. Evolve the trains by choosing right years and don't get fallback to olden vintage trains. Game starts with classic vintage train and travels to fastest bullet train. Collect the passengers in oddly satisfying way and de board them once you reached the station.

About

Subway Train Simulator

Experience realistic subway train driving. Operate trains, transport passengers to their destinations, and explore different cities. Choose from various game modes, including missions and free play, to hone your driving skills.

Highlights
  • Realistic subway train operation
  • Passenger transport
  • Multiple cities (NY, London, Tokyo, Moscow)
  • Free mode and missions
  • Train horn and door controls
  • Realistic physics
Features
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* NO subscription and NO annoying nag screens Try yourself as a real subway train driver! Drive the train, take passengers to the right station and improve your skills as a subway train driver. Different game modes are available in the game: you will be able to drive the train as a driver, and also take the role of a passenger to make an unforgettable journey through all available stations. In addition, players will be able to choose between free mode and exciting missions, while striving to improve the physical parameters of the train to achieve maximum speed and improve their subway train driving skills. In addition, you'll be able to drive the train in several cities - New York, London, Tokyo and Moscow, with more cities to come in future updates. Step into the role of a driver and pump up your skills in our realistic subway simulator! Carry passengers, open and close doors at stations, use the train horn and enjoy realistic physics of train movement on underground sections.

Screenshots

Train Evolution4 screens
Subway Train Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Subway Train Simulator at 83% against Train Evolution's 0%. Subway Train Simulator also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.5) and ratings volume (238 vs 2). Train Evolution's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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. Subway Train Simulator sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Train Evolution asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Subway Train Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subway Train Simulator has 238 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Train Evolution's written reviews are positive against 83% of Subway Train Simulator's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Train Evolution versus Subway Train Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrain EvolutionSubway Train Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (2 ratings)4.3 (238 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews82.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2238 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB362 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTaninty Game StudioAnatoly Kochergin

Customer experience

Train Evolution

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Subway Train Simulator

All ratings238 ratings
Positive83.2%
Neutral5.0%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews138 reviews
Positive82.6%
Neutral8.0%
Negative9.4%

Bugs and requests

Train Evolution

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Subway Train Simulator

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Restore purchases feature not working
  • Trains not stopping at certain stations
  • Camera issues when leaving stations
  • Inconsistent train announcements and call signs

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more subway systems (e.g. San Francisco, Toronto, etc.)
  • Implement train signals and speed limits
  • Allow players to enter train depots and yards
  • Improve realism with station announcements and passenger animations
  • Introduce train scheduling and timetables

In-app purchases

None

Train Evolution

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Subway Train Simulator

One-time3
  • 10 Diamonds$0.99
  • 120 Diamonds$7.99
  • 1400 Diamonds$79.99

Questions

Is Train Evolution free?
Train Evolution is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Subway Train Simulator free?
Subway Train Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Train Evolution or Subway Train Simulator?
Subway Train Simulator is rated higher. Train Evolution averages 1.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Subway Train Simulator averages 4.3 from 238 ratings.
Do Train Evolution or Subway Train Simulator have ads?
Both Train Evolution and Subway Train Simulator show ads.

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