Subway Train Simulator vs Public Transport Simulator X
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Realistic subway train operation
- Passenger transport
- Multiple cities (NY, London, Tokyo, Moscow)
- Free mode and missions
- Train horn and door controls
- Realistic physics
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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.
Public Transport Simulator X
Drive buses and deliver passengers to their destinations in a city environment. Obey traffic rules, manage fuel, and avoid crashes to earn money and unlock new vehicles. Complete checkpoints and quests for bonuses.
- Passenger delivery
- Realistic traffic driving
- Fuel management
- Traffic rule adherence
- Unlockable buses
- Checkpoint and quest bonuses
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In this Public Transport Simulator X game (PTSX), deliver passengers to their destinations. Drive in traffic carefully and refuel in time. Driving carelessly and crashing your Bus will cause you lose money. Obey the traffic rules and do not run a red light. Reaching extra checkpoint and quests on time will give extra bonus and money. Unlock new buses with earned money. If you like Bus Simulator Games, start your adventure now.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Public Transport Simulator X at none against Subway Train Simulator's 3. Public Transport Simulator X also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Subway Train Simulator's advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 67%) and ratings volume (245 vs 12). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Subway Train Simulator sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Public Transport Simulator X asks for nothing beyond the download.
Subway Train Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subway Train Simulator has 245 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Subway Train Simulator's written reviews are positive against 67% of Public Transport Simulator X's.
Subway Train Simulator ships an update every 5 weeks, Public Transport Simulator X every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Subway Train Simulator | Public Transport Simulator X |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (245 ratings) — better | 4.1 (12 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 84.4% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 245 — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 363 MB | 229 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anatoly Kochergin | Hakan Nehir |
Customer experience
Subway Train Simulator
Public Transport Simulator X
Bugs and 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
Public Transport Simulator X
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Subway Train Simulator
- 10 Diamonds$0.99
- 120 Diamonds$7.99
- 1400 Diamonds$79.99
Public Transport Simulator X
No in-app purchases
Questions
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