Comparison

MetroWorld vs Bus Empire

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

Head to head
About

MetroWorld

Control massive trains through iconic cities with realistic physics and "Modern-Retro Pixel Art." React to obstacles, manage passengers, and master unique subway networks. Test your reflexes in an endless survival mode and climb global leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Realistic kinematic physics
  • 11 iconic cities
  • Crisis management
  • Passenger system
  • Endless survival mode
  • Unlockable cities and routes
Features
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It's your turn to become a master train operator in the world's most iconic cities with MetroWorld! Designed with a stunning "Modern-Retro Pixel Art" aesthetic, this game lets you feel the true weight of controlling massive trains through realistic physics calculations. It's not just about hitting the gas and brakes. You must use your reflexes to react to sudden obstacles on the tracks, trigger the emergency brake at the right moment, and make millimeter-perfect stops at the stations without shaking the passengers. FEATURES: • REALISTIC KINEMATIC PHYSICS: Feel the momentum and challenge of accelerating and braking a heavy transit machine. • 11 ICONIC CITIES: From the bustling crowds of Istanbul to the neon-lit tight schedules of Tokyo, unlock and master unique subway networks including London, Paris, New York, and Seoul. • CRISIS MANAGEMENT: Spot obstacles on the tracks and hit the "Emergency Brake" to prevent disasters. • PASSENGER SYSTEM: Open doors at the platform, board passengers, and keep satisfaction high by arriving on time. • ENDLESS SURVIVAL MODE: How far can you go without crashing? Test your reflexes against increasing speeds and frequent obstacles. Climb the Global Leaderboards! • PROGRESSION: Earn Metro Coins (MC) from ticket sales to unlock new cities and routes. Take the operator's seat and close the doors. The journey begins!

About

Bus Empire

Features
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Your first coach is just the beginning. Build a transport company in Bus Empire, a bus management and strategy game where every route, investment and departure shapes your next step. BUILD A FLEET WITH A PLAN Buy buses, recruit drivers and match your team to the journey. Keep an eye on fuel, vehicle condition and driver rest as you prepare your next departure. A growing fleet needs a good manager. CONNECT CITIES, GROW YOUR BUSINESS Open new routes, develop your terminal and decide where to invest next. Compare journey opportunities and grow your network one completed trip at a time. Collect city stamps in the City Atlas and make each destination part of your company's story. BRING YOUR TERMINAL TO LIFE The Operations Radar puts everyday challenges on your map. Step into the cabin to serve tea and coffee, give a bus a fresh wash and respond to passenger requests. Small decisions are part of running a company people want to travel with. BUILD TOGETHER Join a cooperative, contribute to shared research and take part in joint operations. Coordinate with other players while developing your own company. MANAGE THE DETAILS THAT MATTER Expand your Fuel Center, plan maintenance and balance the needs of your fleet with your next investment. Adjust music, voices, subtitles and vibration to suit the way you play. From the first departure to a network of cities, your next chapter starts at the terminal. Build your Bus Empire. Terms of Use (Apple EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://busmanagergame.com/en/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://busmanagergame.com/en/terms-of-service

Screenshots

MetroWorld4 screens
Bus Empire3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MetroWorld at none against Bus Empire's 10. Bus Empire's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.1). On price, update cadence 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. Bus Empire sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. MetroWorld asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MetroWorld ships an update every 6 days, Bus Empire every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MetroWorld versus Bus Empire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetroWorldBus Empire
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB318 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGokhan EkiciKONFORUM INSAAT SANAYI VE TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI

In-app purchases

None

MetroWorld

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Bus Empire

Subscriptions3
  • AI Shift Assistant$2.991 Month
  • Smart Pricing Pro$2.991 Month
  • Full Automation Bundle$6.991 Month
One-time7
  • First Purchase Bundle$1.99
  • Driver Kemal Blessing$2.99
  • Rapid Construction Pack$4.99
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  • Premium Battle Pass$4.99
  • VIP 5 Special Pack$9.99
  • Premium+ Battle Pass$9.99
  • Epic Driver Pack$14.99

Questions

Is MetroWorld free?
MetroWorld is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bus Empire free?
Bus Empire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MetroWorld or Bus Empire have ads?
MetroWorld shows ads; Bus Empire does not.
Which is updated more often, MetroWorld or Bus Empire?
MetroWorld ships an update every 6 days, and Bus Empire every 4 days. Most recently, MetroWorld was updated on October 19, 2026 and Bus Empire on October 17, 2026.

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