# Subway Simulator 3D vs Subway Simulator 2D

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Subway Simulator 2D at 73% against Subway Simulator 3D's 26%. Subway Simulator 2D also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.9) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.0). Subway Simulator 3D's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (5.3K vs 23). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Subway Simulator 3D sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Subway Simulator 2D sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Subway Simulator 2D holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subway Simulator 3D has 5.3K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Subway Simulator 3D's written reviews are positive against 73% of Subway Simulator 2D's.

Subway Simulator 3D ships an update every 3 weeks, Subway Simulator 2D every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subway Simulator 3D | Subway Simulator 2D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-simulator-3d-driving/id818269124/reviews) | **[4.5 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-simulator-2d/id1167541524/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.3K** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | 26.0% of reviews | **72.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 534 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simulators Live, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1195044263) | [Daniel Viktorin](https://appshunter.io/developer/548928331) |

## What reviewers say

### Subway Simulator 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-simulator-3d-driving/id818269124)

Experience the thrill of driving trains across diverse global subway systems. Explore realistic routes, manage passengers, and develop your career as a train driver. Customize your experience with AI-generated elements and adhere to traffic rules to avoid fines.

**Highlights:** Control trains from around the world, Visit different countries and explore routes, Realistic subway stations and routes, Develop a subway driver career, Manage passengers and follow traffic rules, AI customization for cabin and driver appearance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Сars, cities, stations & gold | $11.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| VIP + No Ads Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| 3 Month Subscription | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| All Cities Subscription | $22.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Subscription | $39.99 | per month |
| Disable Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| VIP Status | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sale Trains Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2 New Cities Pack | $15.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 🚀 Very realistic
- 🚀 Awesome trains
- 👍 Passenger mode is fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Spinning trains
- 🐛 Crashing issues
- 🐛 Speed limit glitches
- 💰 Too many paid features
- 💰 Expensive subscriptions

**Reported bugs**

- Trains spinning at stations
- Crashes and collisions
- Speed limit issues
- Subscription screen not dismissible
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add more train models and cities
- Improve passenger mode experience
- Reduce subscription requirements
- Fix bugs and glitches
- Improve AI train behavior


### Subway Simulator 2D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-simulator-2d/id1167541524)

Experience the life of a subway train driver in a vast city metro system. Transport passengers across 21 lines and 89 stations, managing speed, signals, and stops. Unlock new lines, upgrade trains, and customize their appearance as you explore over 100 km of tracks.

**Highlights:** Explore 89 stations on 21 metro lines, Drive underground, overground, and underwater rails, Upgrade train speed, acceleration, and brakes, Learn real subway signaling system, Customize train paint, Realistic train and ambient sounds

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| STANDARD PACK | $3.99 | one-time |
| PREMIUM PACK | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subway Simulator 3D free?

Subway Simulator 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Subway Simulator 2D free?

Subway Simulator 2D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Subway Simulator 3D or Subway Simulator 2D?

Subway Simulator 2D is rated higher. Subway Simulator 3D averages 3.9 out of 5 from 5.3K ratings, while Subway Simulator 2D averages 4.5 from 23 ratings.

### Do Subway Simulator 3D or Subway Simulator 2D have ads?

Both Subway Simulator 3D and Subway Simulator 2D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Subway Simulator 3D or Subway Simulator 2D?

Subway Simulator 3D ships an update every 3 weeks, and Subway Simulator 2D every 6 months. Most recently, Subway Simulator 3D was updated on September 24, 2026 and Subway Simulator 2D on September 22, 2026.

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