Comparison

Metroplan vs Subway Escape

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

Head to head
About

Metroplan

Features
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A simple track drawing game, light way to play. Your goal is sending the metro into end station with correct color. - Simple but attractive mechanism - Playing level from easy to advanced - More than 200 puzzles - One puzzle have hundred of solutions - Auto save even you draw only one track - Support trophies and leaderboard - Text Mode, designed for people who are difficult to understanding color (0.5x speed is suitable for this mode) A small puzzle game I can't finish on young, now I complete it with another way.

About

Subway Escape

Features
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The Subway Bus Escape! The Most Addictive Traffic Puzzle Rush hour has arrived, and the subway station is in total lockdown! In Subway Escape Jam, you face the most chaotic platforms ever. The trains are stuck, the passengers are waiting, and the exit is blocked—only YOU can solve this mess! Why You’ll Love Subway Escape Jam: Fresh Subway Theme: Tired of parking lots? Experience the thrill of unblocking tracks in a high-speed metro setting! Brain-Teasing Levels: Over 1,000+ levels ranging from simple escapes to epic traffic nightmares. Challenge your IQ! Satisfying ASMR Experience: Smooth sliding mechanics and the feeling of clearing a packed station is the ultimate stress relief. Stunning 3D Graphics: Vibrant colors and realistic urban subway environments that pop on your screen. Play Anywhere: No Wi-Fi needed! Perfect for your own commute, waiting in line, or your lunch break. How to Play: Observe the direction of the subway cars. Tap and slide the trains to move them out of the station. Clear the path for passengers and make sure everyone gets home! If you are a fan of Bus Escape, Parking Jam, Traffic Out, or Unblock Me, you will absolutely love the evolved gameplay of Subway Escape Jam! Get on board and start your escape challenge today!

Screenshots

Metroplan4 screens
Subway Escape3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Subway Escape at none against Metroplan's 1. Subway Escape also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Metroplan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Subway Escape asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Metroplan ships an update every 2 weeks, Subway Escape every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Metroplan versus Subway Escape: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetroplanSubway Escape
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShum Wing ChiuCHING-HAO FAN

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Metroplan

One-time1
  • Full Game$0.99
None

Subway Escape

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Metroplan free?
Metroplan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Subway Escape free?
Subway Escape is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Metroplan or Subway Escape have ads?
Both Metroplan and Subway Escape show ads.
Which is updated more often, Metroplan or Subway Escape?
Metroplan ships an update every 2 weeks, and Subway Escape every 2 days. Most recently, Metroplan was updated on October 31, 2026 and Subway Escape on October 28, 2026.

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