# Traffic Rush vs Mini Metro

The clearest difference is rating: Mini Metro at 4.9 against Traffic Rush's 4.5. Mini Metro also leads on ratings volume (31K vs 539) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). Traffic Rush's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $3.99) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Traffic Rush costs $0.99 and Mini Metro $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Mini Metro holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mini Metro has 31K ratings behind it against 539, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 92% of Traffic Rush's written reviews are positive against 89% of Mini Metro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Traffic Rush ships an update every 6 months, Mini Metro every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Traffic Rush | Mini Metro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (539 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traffic-rush/id322423174/reviews) | **[4.9 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-metro/id837860959/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 539 | **31K** |
| Positive reviews | **92.0% of reviews** | 88.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#20** |
| Size | 9 MB | 179 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Donut Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/310068844) | [Dinosaur Polo Club](https://appshunter.io/developer/1119391227) |

## What reviewers say

### Traffic Rush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traffic-rush/id322423174)

Direct vehicles and trains across intersections to prevent crashes. This engaging puzzle game offers two distinct modes and challenges players with increasing traffic intensity. It's easy to learn but difficult to master, providing a fun and strategic gameplay experience.

**Highlights:** Direct vehicles and trains, Prevent traffic crashes, Two game modes: Traffic Rush and Rail Rush, Game Center integration, Universal app support, Widescreen compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple but fun concept
- 🚀 Smooth controls
- 👍 Great for quick play sessions
- 🚀 Challenging but rewarding

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 🔍 Difficulty progression could be improved
- 🔍 Lack of new content or updates
- 🔍 Repetitive gameplay after a while
- 🔍 Small screen size makes it hard to see vehicles

**Reported bugs**

- Swipe controls not always responsive
- Crashes on newer iOS devices
- Incompatibility issues with certain iPhone models

**Requested features**

- Add different difficulty levels or modes
- Introduce new gameplay elements like traffic lights or obstacles
- Allow listening to own music while playing
- Implement a level builder or editor
- Add more vehicles, locations, or themes


### Mini Metro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-metro/id837860959)

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Paid · Strategy, #22 Top Paid · Simulation, #46 Top Paid · Games, #70 Top Paid (US App Store)

Design and manage a subway system for a growing city. Draw lines, start trains, and adapt your network as new stations open. Strategically use limited resources to keep the city moving and achieve the highest score.

**Highlights:** Design subway maps, Draw lines between stations, Manage train routes, Adapt to random city growth, Utilize limited resources, Over two dozen real-world cities, Variety of upgrades

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and relaxing gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful minimalist design
- ⏱️ Addictive and time-killing
- 🌐 Wide variety of cities to play
- 💰 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Trains skipping stations
- 🤯 Overwhelming difficulty at times
- 🔍 Lack of clear instructions
- 🔀 Difficulty removing/rerouting lines
- 🕰️ No ability to save progress

**Reported bugs**

- Leaderboard issues with daily challenges
- Crashes and compatibility problems on certain devices
- Unexpected behavior when trains skip stations

**Requested features**

- Undo/redo functionality
- Ability to create branching lines
- More detailed statistics and analytics
- Additional game modes (e.g. career, scenarios)
- Integration with real-world transit data


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Traffic Rush free?

Traffic Rush costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mini Metro free?

Mini Metro costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Traffic Rush or Mini Metro?

Mini Metro is rated higher. Traffic Rush averages 4.5 out of 5 from 539 ratings, while Mini Metro averages 4.9 from 31K ratings.

### Do Traffic Rush or Mini Metro have ads?

Neither Traffic Rush nor Mini Metro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Traffic Rush or Mini Metro?

Traffic Rush ships an update every 6 months, and Mini Metro every 2 months. Most recently, Traffic Rush was updated on October 16, 2026 and Mini Metro on October 16, 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.*