# Mini Metro vs 80 Days

The clearest difference is rating: Mini Metro at 4.9 against 80 Days's 4.4. Mini Metro also leads on ratings volume (31K vs 612) and review sentiment (89% vs 77%). 80 Days's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Mini Metro costs $3.99 and 80 Days $4.99 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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mini Metro has 31K ratings behind it against 612, 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 77% of 80 Days's.

Mini Metro ships an update every 2 months, 80 Days every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mini Metro | 80 Days |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-metro/id837860959/reviews)** | [4.4 (612 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/80-days/id892812659/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | 612 |
| Positive reviews | **88.8% of reviews** | 77.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#13** | #97 |
| Size | 179 MB | 184 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Dinosaur Polo Club](https://appshunter.io/developer/1119391227) | [inkle](https://appshunter.io/developer/576695514) |

## What reviewers say

### Mini Metro

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

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Paid · Simulation, #13 Top Paid · Strategy, #35 Top Paid · Games, #51 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


### 80 Days

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/80-days/id892812659)

**Currently charting:** #97 Top Paid · Adventure, #103 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Embark on a thrilling global race against time, exploring 150 cities by various modes of transport. Make strategic choices to manage resources, master your master's health, and navigate a rich, branching narrative. Every playthrough offers a unique adventure.

**Highlights:** Global race against time, Explore 150 cities, Branching narrative, Resource management, Multiple travel methods, Strategic choices

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic replayability
- 👍 Beautifully written story
- 🌍 Immersive steampunk world
- 🕹️ Engaging choose-your-own-adventure gameplay
- 💰 Great value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 High battery drain
- 🔇 No audio controls
- 🗺️ Clunky map interface
- 🔁 Repetitive after multiple playthroughs

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain devices/iOS versions
- Vital information cut off on newer phones

**Requested features**

- Ability to compare previous journeys
- More language options
- Expanded story content and routes
- Zen mode without time constraints


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mini Metro free?

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

### Is 80 Days free?

80 Days costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mini Metro or 80 Days?

Mini Metro is rated higher. Mini Metro averages 4.9 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while 80 Days averages 4.4 from 612 ratings.

### Do Mini Metro or 80 Days have ads?

Neither Mini Metro nor 80 Days shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mini Metro or 80 Days?

Mini Metro ships an update every 2 months, and 80 Days every 2 weeks. Most recently, Mini Metro was updated on October 18, 2026 and 80 Days on October 18, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Mini Metro or 80 Days?

Mini Metro currently peaks at #13 in the App Store charts, and 80 Days at #97. 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.*