# Subway Simulator 3D vs DNGRZ

The clearest difference is rating: DNGRZ at 4.5 against Subway Simulator 3D's 3.9. Subway Simulator 3D's advantage is ratings volume (5.3K vs 8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Subway Simulator 3D sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and DNGRZ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DNGRZ 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 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subway Simulator 3D | DNGRZ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-simulator-3d-driving/id818269124/reviews) | **[4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dngrz-elevator-simulator-game/id1236434607/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.3K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 26.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 567 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simulators Live, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1195044263) | [Hostao L.L.C](https://appshunter.io/developer/1740692295) |

## What reviewers say

### Subway Simulator 3D

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

Experience the life of a subway train driver, controlling trains from around the world on realistic routes. Explore different countries, manage passengers, and develop your career by completing tasks and adhering to traffic rules. Customize your train and driver with AI-generated options.

**Highlights:** Control trains from around the world, Visit different countries, Explore subway routes and stations, Career mode as a train driver, Realistic traffic rules and fines, Passenger management, AI customization for trains and drivers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| 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 |
| 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 |

**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


### DNGRZ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dngrz-elevator-simulator-game/id1236434607)

Navigate a runaway elevator shaft filled with pipes. Tap to change direction and guide the roof gear through gaps to reach new floors. Compete for high scores and enjoy classic arcade gameplay.

**Highlights:** One-tap controls, Steer roof gear through gaps, Shaking screen effects, Game Center leaderboard, iCloud sync, Offline play, VoiceOver support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subway Simulator 3D free?

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

### Is DNGRZ free?

DNGRZ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

DNGRZ is rated higher. Subway Simulator 3D averages 3.9 out of 5 from 5.3K ratings, while DNGRZ averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.

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

Both Subway Simulator 3D and DNGRZ show ads.

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

Subway Simulator 3D ships an update every 3 weeks, and DNGRZ every 3 weeks. Most recently, Subway Simulator 3D was updated on November 12, 2026 and DNGRZ on November 11, 2026.

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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.*