Comparison

Subway Simulator 3D vs Subtransit Drive

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

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About

Subway Simulator 3D

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
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Become a part of the constantly developing subway world! Here you can: - control TRAINS from all over the world - visit different COUNTRIES during rides - explore new SUBWAY ROUTES and STATIONS - explore the subway as a TRAIN DRIVER or PASSENGER TRAIN MODELS Our depot includes trains from all over the world. Develop your driving skills and discover new trains. TRIPS TO DIFFERENT COUNTRIES USA, Great Britain, Eastern and Western Europe, Russia, China... and even more countries further! Get a great chance drive through underground railroads of these location. STATIONS AND ROUTES Fully realistic prototypes of real-life stations and routes are waiting for you. Perhaps you have already been there, and if not, then there is a unique opportunity to visit! SUBWAY DRIVER CAREER Complete routes, transport as many passengers as possible and develop your driver's career to unlock new routes and trains. TRAFFIC RULES AND FINES Be a responsible driver, follow the rules of the road when traveling, otherwise it is easy to get a fine. PASSENGERS The most important thing for the driver is the passengers, keep an eye on their mood during the ride, this is one of the main conditions for a successful ride. DAILY TASKS AND BONUSES Complete daily tasks and get nice rewards. AI SETTINGS Customize the train cabin, change the color scheme of the trains, as well as the appearance of the driver to your own or a friend with the help of AI genaration. Our metro is constantly growing, stay tuned! Privacy Policy: https://simulatorslive.com/privacy Terms Of Use: https://simulatorslive.com/tos

About

Subtransit Drive

Experience the thrill of driving a real subway train with fully simulated internal systems. Navigate realistic environments, adhere to strict schedules, and master operating procedures. Play solo or join friends in multiplayer mode for an immersive simulation.

Highlights
  • Realistic underground train lines
  • Fully functional controls
  • True-to-life graphics
  • Immersive sound design
  • Multiplayer support
  • Adaptive assistance system
Features
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Drive trains on real metro lines in an advanced simulator with detailed physics and fully functional systems. Explore underground networks alone or in cross-platform multiplayer. 〓 Features 〓 Subtransit Drive is a realistic subway simulator lovingly crafted by railway enthusiasts and simulation developers. Follow the timetable, obey signals, manage train systems, and keep the line running smoothly during rush hour. Every trip demands attention, precision, and knowledge of the railway infrastructure. 〓 Authenticity 〓 Start a route on your own or with friends. An exact copy of a real metro line with detailed tunnel geometry, track profile, and infrastructure layout is already waiting for you in the game, and several more are currently in development. 〓 Simulation 〓 Every lever, button, and switch in the cab is fully functional. Every action has an effect on the interconnected systems throughout the train just as it would in real-world operation. Electrical and pneumatic schematics were fully recreated for every car: each circuit and valve behaves exactly as it does in an authentic train. Each wheelset is simulated independently on both rails rather than along a simplified centerline. Weight affects inertia, and every coupler is subject to realistic load limits. The track is recreated to centimeter accuracy, including the placement of rail joints. Real-time suspension simulation reproduces body roll, pitch, vibration, and weight transfer as the train moved along the track. Bring a train online from a cold-and-dark state, manage electrical and braking systems, and respond to abnormal operating conditions. 〓 Physics 〓 Every acceleration, braking maneuver, and curve is calculated using a detailed model of interactions between all vehicle systems. The suspension adapts in real time to train mass and passenger distribution, creating a convincing sense of driving a living, dynamic piece of rolling stock. 〓 Passengers 〓 A dynamic passenger flow system recreates the daily rhythm of a major city: morning rush hours in residential districts, evening congestion in the city center, and constantly shifting passenger demand throughout the network. 〓 Immersion 〓 Every sound originates from the object that produces it and features realistic Doppler effects. Engine sounds and individual relay recordings were captured from real subway trains, while the smooth traction motor audio recreates the atmosphere familiar to millions of passengers across former Soviet metro systems. 〓 Multiplayer 〓 Cross-platform multiplayer allows players to collectively recreate the operation of a real underground network, where every participant becomes part of a single transportation system. 〓 Free Roam 〓 You decide the scenario. Drive as long as you want, start and end your journey anywhere on the network. The route system continues to expand with future updates. 〓 Progression 〓 Build your career as a train operator by steadily advancing through the ranks. Earn promotions through flawless train handling, disciplined operation, and mastery of every system aboard your train. COMPATIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Recommended Device: iPhone: iPhone 11 Pro or above iPad: Equipped with A13 chip or above and 4GB RAM Supported Devices: iPhone: iPhone XS or above iPad: Equipped with A12 chip or above and 4GB RAM

Screenshots

Subway Simulator 3D4 screens
Subtransit Drive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Subtransit Drive at 70% against Subway Simulator 3D's 26%. Subtransit Drive also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.9) and ads (none vs shown). Subway Simulator 3D's advantage is ratings volume (5.3K vs 406). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Subway Simulator 3D sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Subtransit Drive sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Subtransit Drive holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subway Simulator 3D has 5.3K ratings behind it against 406, 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 70% of Subtransit Drive's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Subway Simulator 3D ships an update every 3 weeks, Subtransit Drive monthly. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Subway Simulator 3D versus Subtransit Drive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubway Simulator 3DSubtransit Drive
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (5.3K ratings)4.4 (406 ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.0% of reviews70.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.3K — better406
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size534 MB3.7 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimulators Live, LLCWAGON SOFTWARE

Customer experience

Subway Simulator 3D

All ratings5,262 ratings
Positive70.4%
Neutral5.7%
Negative23.8%
Written reviews1,286 reviews
Positive26.0%
Neutral10.7%
Negative63.4%

Subtransit Drive

All ratings406 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral3.9%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews201 reviews
Positive70.1%
Neutral6.5%
Negative23.4%

User reviews

Subway Simulator 3D

From 5.3K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Subtransit Drive

From 406 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Realistic train handling
  • 🎮 Excellent simulation experience
  • 🔊 Impressive sound effects
  • 🎨 Stunning graphics

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Excessive monetization
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and performance issues
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🤔 Confusing controls

Bugs and requests

Subway Simulator 3D

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Subtransit Drive

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes when reaching stations
  • Inability to sign in with Apple/Epic accounts
  • Disappearing controls and UI elements

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more subway lines and stations
  • Introduce outdoor stations and weather effects
  • Implement a free-roam mode
  • Optimize performance for older devices

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Subway Simulator 3D

Subscriptions8
  • 1 Week Subscription3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • 1 Week Subscription$9.997 Days
  • Сars, cities, stations & gold$11.991 Month
Show 5 more
  • 1 Month Subscription$19.991 Month
  • VIP + No Ads Subscription$19.991 Month
  • 3 Month Subscription$19.993 Months
  • All Cities Subscription$22.991 Month
  • 1 Month Subscription$39.991 Month
One-time4
  • Disable Ads$9.99
  • VIP Status$9.99
  • Sale Trains Pack$9.99
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  • 2 New Cities Pack$15.99
15 purchases

Subtransit Drive

One-time15
  • 3 Tickets$0.49
  • New 81-760 style modification$0.99
  • 10 Tickets$1.49
Show 12 more
  • New train type: 81-717.5$1.99
  • Restyled 81-760$2.99
  • 81-717.5/714.5 Modification$2.99
  • 81-717 with new doors color$2.99
  • Factory color scheme$2.99
  • 25 Tickets$3.49
  • 81-717.5M/714.5M modification$3.99
  • New Train 81-740$3.99
  • New Train 81-740$4.99
  • "Krasnaya strela" color scheme$4.99
  • Subtransit Drive Full access$7.99
  • Subtransit Drive Full Access$9.99

Questions

Is Subway Simulator 3D free?
Subway Simulator 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Subtransit Drive free?
Subtransit Drive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Subway Simulator 3D or Subtransit Drive?
Subtransit Drive is rated higher. Subway Simulator 3D averages 3.9 out of 5 from 5.3K ratings, while Subtransit Drive averages 4.4 from 406 ratings.
Do Subway Simulator 3D or Subtransit Drive have ads?
Subway Simulator 3D shows ads; Subtransit Drive does not.
Which is updated more often, Subway Simulator 3D or Subtransit Drive?
Subway Simulator 3D ships an update every 3 weeks, and Subtransit Drive monthly. Most recently, Subway Simulator 3D was updated on September 27, 2026 and Subtransit Drive on September 27, 2026.

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