# Mini Metro vs Geometry Derby

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Mini Metro at 32K against Geometry Derby's 1. Mini Metro also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and chart position (#15 vs unranked). Geometry Derby's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $3.99). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Mini Metro costs $3.99 and Geometry Derby $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Mini Metro against 5.0 for Geometry Derby. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mini Metro has 32K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Mini Metro ships an update every 2 months, Geometry Derby every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mini Metro | Geometry Derby |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [4.9 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-metro/id837860959/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geometry-derbyshape-smashing/id1613652779/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 88.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#15** | — |
| Size | 191 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dinosaur Polo Club](https://appshunter.io/developer/1119391227) | [Ducky Planet LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/442169107) |

## What reviewers say

### Mini Metro

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

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Paid · Strategy, #16 Top Paid · Simulation, #40 Top Paid · Games, #69 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


### Geometry Derby

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geometry-derbyshape-smashing/id1613652779)

Engage in a unique demolition game where you break down opponent shields to collect fruit and advance through levels. Manage your shields carefully, as any damage can lead to failure. Customize your character with various shapes, colors, and icons.

**Highlights:** Break down opponent shields, Collect fruit to advance, Manage and refresh shields, Customize character shapes and colors, Unlock new icons, Offline gameplay

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mini Metro free?

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

### Is Geometry Derby free?

Geometry Derby costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mini Metro or Geometry Derby?

Geometry Derby is rated higher. Mini Metro averages 4.9 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while Geometry Derby averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Mini Metro or Geometry Derby have ads?

Neither Mini Metro nor Geometry Derby shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mini Metro or Geometry Derby?

Mini Metro ships an update every 2 months, and Geometry Derby every 5 months. Most recently, Mini Metro was updated on October 31, 2026 and Geometry Derby on October 6, 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.*