# Mini Metro vs RollerCoaster Tycoon® Classic

The clearest difference is rating: Mini Metro at 4.9 against RollerCoaster Tycoon® Classic's 4.2. Mini Metro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (89% vs 67%). RollerCoaster Tycoon® Classic's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On ads, chart position, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Mini Metro costs $3.99 and RollerCoaster Tycoon® Classic $5.99 up front. RollerCoaster Tycoon® Classic sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Mini Metro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mini Metro holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mini Metro has 32K ratings behind it against 3.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Mini Metro's written reviews are positive against 67% of RollerCoaster Tycoon® Classic's.

Mini Metro ships an update every 2 months, RollerCoaster Tycoon® Classic fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mini Metro | RollerCoaster Tycoon® Classic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $5.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-metro/id837860959/reviews)** | [4.2 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rollercoaster-tycoon-classic/id1113736426/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | 3.3K |
| Positive reviews | **88.8% of reviews** | 66.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#11** | #28 |
| Size | 191 MB | 374 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dinosaur Polo Club](https://appshunter.io/developer/1119391227) | [Atari](https://appshunter.io/developer/291286181) |

## What reviewers say

### Mini Metro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-metro/id837860959)

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Paid · Strategy, #17 Top Paid · Simulation, #42 Top Paid · Games, #66 Top Paid (US App Store)

Design and manage a subway system for a growing city. Draw lines, start trains, and adapt your network as new stations open. Strategically use limited resources to keep the city moving and achieve the highest score.

**Highlights:** Design subway maps, Draw lines between stations, Manage train routes, Adapt to random city growth, Utilize limited resources, Over two dozen real-world cities, Variety of upgrades

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and relaxing gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful minimalist design
- ⏱️ Addictive and time-killing
- 🌐 Wide variety of cities to play
- 💰 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Trains skipping stations
- 🤯 Overwhelming difficulty at times
- 🔍 Lack of clear instructions
- 🔀 Difficulty removing/rerouting lines
- 🕰️ No ability to save progress

**Reported bugs**

- Leaderboard issues with daily challenges
- Crashes and compatibility problems on certain devices
- Unexpected behavior when trains skip stations

**Requested features**

- Undo/redo functionality
- Ability to create branching lines
- More detailed statistics and analytics
- Additional game modes (e.g. career, scenarios)
- Integration with real-world transit data


### RollerCoaster Tycoon® Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rollercoaster-tycoon-classic/id1113736426)

**Currently charting:** #28 Top Paid · Strategy, #33 Top Paid · Simulation, #73 Top Paid · Games, #112 Top Paid (US App Store)

Build and manage your dream theme park with this classic simulation game. Design incredible roller coasters, create diverse rides, and manage finances and staff to keep guests happy and the park profitable. Enjoy hundreds of content options and challenging scenarios.

**Highlights:** Combine best features from RCT 1 & 2, Design and build roller coasters, Create diverse rides and attractions, Manage park finances and staff, Customize park scenery and landscaping, Progress through classic park scenarios

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Expansion Pack - Wacky Worlds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Expansion Pack - Time Twister | $1.99 | one-time |
| Toolkit: Edit, Design and Share | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Faithful to the original PC game
- 👍 Intuitive touch controls
- 💡 Includes both RCT1 and RCT2 content
- 🎢 Brings back childhood memories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Small UI elements on smaller screens
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for additional content
- 🚫 Unable to set park admission fees

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to delete or modify certain ride elements
- Mechanic staff getting stuck or not functioning properly
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps

**Requested features**

- Sandbox mode with unlimited customization
- Ability to sync progress across devices
- Improved graphics and visual fidelity
- Support for more languages


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mini Metro free?

Mini Metro costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is RollerCoaster Tycoon® Classic free?

RollerCoaster Tycoon® Classic costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mini Metro or RollerCoaster Tycoon® Classic?

Mini Metro is rated higher. Mini Metro averages 4.9 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while RollerCoaster Tycoon® Classic averages 4.2 from 3.3K ratings.

### Do Mini Metro or RollerCoaster Tycoon® Classic have ads?

Neither Mini Metro nor RollerCoaster Tycoon® Classic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mini Metro or RollerCoaster Tycoon® Classic?

Mini Metro ships an update every 2 months, and RollerCoaster Tycoon® Classic fortnightly. Most recently, Mini Metro was updated on October 25, 2026 and RollerCoaster Tycoon® Classic on October 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Mini Metro or RollerCoaster Tycoon® Classic?

Mini Metro currently peaks at #11 in the App Store charts, and RollerCoaster Tycoon® Classic at #28. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*