# Osmos vs Mini Metro

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Mini Metro at 31K against Osmos's 892. Mini Metro also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months) and chart position (#19 vs #88). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Osmos against 4.9 for Mini Metro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mini Metro has 31K ratings behind it against 892, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Osmos's written reviews are positive against 89% of Mini Metro's.

Osmos ships an update every 7 months, Mini Metro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Osmos | Mini Metro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (892 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osmos/id382991304/reviews) | **[4.9 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-metro/id837860959/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 892 | **31K** |
| Positive reviews | **92.3% of reviews** | 88.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #88 | **#19** |
| Size | 48 MB | 179 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hemisphere Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/379323385) | [Dinosaur Polo Club](https://appshunter.io/developer/1119391227) |

## What reviewers say

### Osmos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osmos/id382991304)

**Currently charting:** #88 Top Paid · Puzzle, #151 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

Navigate a cosmic world as a galactic mote. Absorb smaller organisms to grow while avoiding larger predators. This physics-based survival game features stunning graphics and an ambient soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Physics-based gameplay, Absorb smaller organisms to grow, Avoid larger predators, Stellar graphics, Ambient soundtrack, 72 levels across 8 worlds, Multiplayer mode

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Mesmerizing visuals and aesthetics
- 🎶 Excellent soundtrack and audio design
- 🧠 Challenging and thought-provoking gameplay
- 🕰️ Ability to control time/speed
- 🕊️ Relaxing and meditative experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Frustratingly difficult at times
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🖥️ Not optimized for larger screens (iPad)
- 🔍 Lack of zoom/scale controls

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain devices/OS versions
- Compatibility issues with newer hardware

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Multiplayer mode improvements
- Customization options (e.g. music, visuals)
- Difficulty settings or accessibility options


### Mini Metro

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

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Paid · Strategy, #20 Top Paid · Simulation, #44 Top Paid · Games, #75 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 Osmos free?

Osmos costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mini Metro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Osmos or Mini Metro?

Mini Metro is rated higher. Osmos averages 4.8 out of 5 from 892 ratings, while Mini Metro averages 4.9 from 31K ratings.

### Do Osmos or Mini Metro have ads?

Neither Osmos nor Mini Metro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Osmos or Mini Metro?

Osmos ships an update every 7 months, and Mini Metro every 2 months. Most recently, Osmos was updated on October 15, 2026 and Mini Metro on October 16, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Osmos or Mini Metro?

Osmos currently peaks at #88 in the App Store charts, and Mini Metro at #19. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*