# Mini Metro vs Poly Bridge 2

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Mini Metro at 31K against Poly Bridge 2's 276. Mini Metro also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (89% vs 75%). Poly Bridge 2's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $3.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Mini Metro costs $3.99 and Poly Bridge 2 $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Mini Metro holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mini Metro has 31K ratings behind it against 276, 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 75% of Poly Bridge 2's.

Mini Metro ships an update every 2 months, Poly Bridge 2 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mini Metro | Poly Bridge 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-metro/id837860959/reviews)** | [4.6 (276 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poly-bridge-2/id1524371466/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | 276 |
| Positive reviews | **88.8% of reviews** | 75.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#17** | #131 |
| Size | 179 MB | 271 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dinosaur Polo Club](https://appshunter.io/developer/1119391227) | [Dry Cactus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1197552567) |

## What reviewers say

### Mini Metro

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

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Paid · Simulation, #18 Top Paid · Strategy, #39 Top Paid · Games, #65 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


### Poly Bridge 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poly-bridge-2/id1524371466)

**Currently charting:** #131 Top Paid · Puzzle, #199 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

Experience a creative engineering challenge by designing and building bridges in this acclaimed simulator. Featuring new levels, mechanics, and a custom physics engine for predictable simulations. Enjoy a new soundtrack with remastered original songs.

**Highlights:** Bridge construction levels, Custom physics engine, New spring material, Original and remastered soundtrack, Creative engineering puzzles

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Engaging and creative
- 👍 Fun and challenging
- 💎 Great value for money
- 🧠 Encourages critical thinking
- 🎨 Allows for creative bridge design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 🤯 Extremely difficult later levels
- 🔧 Sandbox mode bugs and limitations
- 🕹️ Inconvenient controls on mobile
- 🔍 Lack of in-game guidance/tutorials

**Reported bugs**

- Progress reset or not saved properly
- Sandbox mode issues (invisible objects, inability to use split joints)
- Graphical glitches (screen flashing when placing springs)
- Crashes on level completion or when loading the game
- Compatibility issues on older/certain iPad models

**Requested features**

- Add leaderboards and community features
- Improve sandbox mode functionality
- Provide more in-depth tutorials
- Add support for controllers
- Expand vehicle and material options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mini Metro free?

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

### Is Poly Bridge 2 free?

Poly Bridge 2 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mini Metro or Poly Bridge 2?

Mini Metro is rated higher. Mini Metro averages 4.9 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Poly Bridge 2 averages 4.6 from 276 ratings.

### Do Mini Metro or Poly Bridge 2 have ads?

Neither Mini Metro nor Poly Bridge 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mini Metro or Poly Bridge 2?

Mini Metro ships an update every 2 months, and Poly Bridge 2 monthly. Most recently, Mini Metro was updated on October 16, 2026 and Poly Bridge 2 on October 13, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Mini Metro or Poly Bridge 2?

Mini Metro currently peaks at #17 in the App Store charts, and Poly Bridge 2 at #131. 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.*