Comparison

Subway Simulator 3D vs Public Transport Simulator

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

Head to head
About

Subway Simulator 3D

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
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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

Public Transport Simulator

Experience realistic driving with multiple vehicle types and mission modes. Transport passengers as a bus or taxi driver, or compete in checkpoint races. Earn experience to unlock new vehicles, locations, upgrades, and paint jobs.

Highlights
  • Multiple vehicle types (bus, taxi, race car)
  • Passenger transport missions
  • Checkpoint racing
  • Unlockable vehicles and locations
  • Vehicle upgrades and paint jobs
  • Realistic physics and ragdoll effects
  • Interior and exterior views
Features
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Jump behind the steering wheel in this driving simulator. There are three different types of missions, depending on what type of vehicle you choose. Choose one of many buses to transport passengers around the city. Jump in as a taxi driver and give a lift to clients waving their hands around the city. Choosing a race car, opens up Checkpoint racing tracks in the city. For each customer serviced or race finished, you get experience points, which unlock additional vehicles and locations. For each vehicle there are unlockable upgrades and paint jobs. Upgrades and paint jobs are unlocked simply by earning experience with that vehicle. Drive carefully! When you crash, passengers fall and you lose experience. • Fully modeled 3D environments and vehicles. • Interior and exterior view with free look. • Realistic physics and ragdoll. • Accident replays with screenshot possibility. • Different control options. • Bus driving. • Taxi driving. • Van driving. • Bonus cars and races. • Leaderboards.

Screenshots

Subway Simulator 3D4 screens
Public Transport Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Public Transport Simulator at 86% against Subway Simulator 3D's 26%. Public Transport Simulator also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.9) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). Subway Simulator 3D's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Public Transport Simulator sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Public Transport Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.3K and 3.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Subway Simulator 3D's written reviews are positive against 86% of Public Transport Simulator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Subway Simulator 3D ships an update every 3 weeks, Public Transport Simulator every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Subway Simulator 3D versus Public Transport Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubway Simulator 3DPublic Transport Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (5.3K ratings)4.6 (3.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.0% of reviews85.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.3K — better3.4K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size567 MB157 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperSimulators Live, LLCSkisoSoft

Customer experience

Subway Simulator 3D

All ratings5,275 ratings
Positive70.3%
Neutral5.8%
Negative23.9%
Written reviews1,290 reviews
Positive26.0%
Neutral10.6%
Negative63.4%

Public Transport Simulator

All ratings3,398 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral4.5%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews1,372 reviews
Positive85.9%
Neutral7.4%
Negative6.7%

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

Public Transport Simulator

From 3.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Outstanding & Immersive Simulation
  • 🚌 Highly Detailed & Realistic Buses
  • 🎮 Smooth & Responsive Controls
  • 🌇 Expansive Open-World Map
  • 🔍 Polished First-Person Mode

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional Glitches & Bugs
  • 🚦 Traffic Light & AI Behavior Issues
  • 🔍 Limited Camera Options
  • 🚌 Lack of Passenger Interactions

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

Public Transport Simulator

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inconsistent Passenger Boarding/Exiting
  • Unreliable Crash/Collision Detection
  • Progress Loss After Extended Playtime
  • Steering Wheel Sensitivity Issues

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add Passenger Mode
  • Implement Tram & Train Vehicles
  • Expand Map Variety & Complexity
  • Improve Traffic AI & Behaviors
  • Introduce Customization Options
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  • Add Maintenance & Refueling Mechanics
  • Enhance Weather & Environmental Effects
  • Implement Multiplayer & Online Features

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Subway Simulator 3D

Subscriptions7
  • 1 Week Subscription3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • 1 Week Subscription$9.997 Days
  • Сars, cities, stations & gold$11.991 Month
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  • 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-time3
  • Disable Ads$9.99
  • VIP Status$9.99
  • Sale Trains Pack$9.99
8 purchases

Public Transport Simulator

One-time8
  • 1 key$0.99
  • Double XP$1.99
  • All upgrades and paints$1.99
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  • All Levels$1.99
  • 5 keys$1.99
  • All Cars$2.99
  • 10 keys$2.99
  • 20 Keys$3.99

Questions

Is Subway Simulator 3D free?
Subway Simulator 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Public Transport Simulator free?
Public Transport Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Subway Simulator 3D or Public Transport Simulator?
Public Transport Simulator is rated higher. Subway Simulator 3D averages 3.9 out of 5 from 5.3K ratings, while Public Transport Simulator averages 4.6 from 3.4K ratings.
Do Subway Simulator 3D or Public Transport Simulator have ads?
Both Subway Simulator 3D and Public Transport Simulator show ads.
Which is updated more often, Subway Simulator 3D or Public Transport Simulator?
Subway Simulator 3D ships an update every 3 weeks, and Public Transport Simulator every 2 months. Most recently, Subway Simulator 3D was updated on November 11, 2026 and Public Transport Simulator on November 11, 2026.

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