# Subway Simulator 3D vs Smart Astronaut

The clearest difference is rating: Subway Simulator 3D at 3.9 against Smart Astronaut's 2.0. Subway Simulator 3D also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 34 months) and review sentiment (26% vs 0%). Smart Astronaut's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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. Smart Astronaut asks for nothing beyond the download.

Subway Simulator 3D holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subway Simulator 3D has 5.3K ratings behind it against 4, 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 0% of Smart Astronaut's.

Subway Simulator 3D ships an update every 3 weeks, Smart Astronaut every 34 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subway Simulator 3D | Smart Astronaut |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-simulator-3d-driving/id818269124/reviews)** | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-astronaut/id918403080/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.3K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **26.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 34 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 568 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simulators Live, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1195044263) | [国财 胡](https://appshunter.io/developer/796061213) |

## 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


### Smart Astronaut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-astronaut/id918403080)

Pilot a fighter plane in a World War simulation. Use motion controls to maneuver, fire missiles, and drop bombs to defeat enemies. Collect ammo, dodge attacks, and avoid radar detection in this skill-based flight combat game.

**Highlights:** Motion sensor controls, Missile and bomb firing, Ammo collection, Enemy radar avoidance, Multiple enemy types, Flight war simulator missions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subway Simulator 3D free?

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

### Is Smart Astronaut free?

Smart Astronaut is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Subway Simulator 3D is rated higher. Subway Simulator 3D averages 3.9 out of 5 from 5.3K ratings, while Smart Astronaut averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Subway Simulator 3D or Smart Astronaut have ads?

Subway Simulator 3D shows ads; Smart Astronaut does not.

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

Subway Simulator 3D ships an update every 3 weeks, and Smart Astronaut every 34 months. Most recently, Subway Simulator 3D was updated on October 29, 2026 and Smart Astronaut on October 18, 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.*