Comparison

Train Station vs Subway Train Simulator

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

Head to head
About

Train Station

Manage your own train station, collect thousands of real-life trains, and fulfill cargo contracts. Build and decorate your station, compete with friends, and discover train stories. Enjoy regular updates and seasonal events.

Highlights
  • Collect thousands of real-life trains
  • Manage and build your train station
  • Fulfill cargo contracts and earn rewards
  • Compete with friends and global leaderboards
  • Participate in seasonal events
  • Learn real-life train stories
Features
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Join hundreds of thousands train dispatchers, collect thousands of trains and learn real-life stories about them. Manage your station, earn resources by managing transport of passengers and gain various materials with freight trains. Use them to build up your train station and to purchase more passenger and cargo trains! Become a railway magnate in this awesome train simulator, finish hundreds of achievements, ship cargo to contract partners to gain awesome rewards. Cooperate with your friends to become a railroad tycoon, or compete with them in leaderboards to show off the power of your train fleet. Explore the largest collection of steam, diesel, electric, maglev and hyperloop trains from manufacturers all over the world, including Northern America, Germany, India, Australia and more. TrainStation Features: ▶ Enjoy regular weekly updates full of wonderful content ▶ Discover new achievements, contract partners and trains in seasonal events ▶ Find new friends among train enthusiasts from all over the world ▶ Build your station to gain bonuses for your freight trains ▶ Send passengers to various destinations and earn gold ▶ Collect real life locomotives, learn about them through information about them in museum ▶ Compete with people from all around the world, your country or friends in leaderboards ▶ Challenge yourself in strategic planning ▶ Explore the world of railway trade ▶ Show your unique station to the world Personalize your station with colorful railroad themes like Western, San Francisco, Orient, London, New York and many more. Engage in fascinating story based quests provided by numerous contract partners and earn experience points and awesome rewards in return. Build hundreds of different buildings and decorations and create your dream station, let your friends admire it and visit their own stations for inspiration, Collect real-life trains and learn about them in your Museum. Enjoy many events throughout the year, including spring, Halloween and Christmas events, each containing unique achievements, seasonal contract partners and themed locomotives, buildings and decorations. PLEASE NOTE! TrainStation is an online free simulation game to download and play that requires a network connection to play. Some in-game items can also be purchased for real money. if you don't want to use this feature please disable in-app purchases in your device's settings. Do you have any suggestions or problems in your train station? Our caring community managers would love to hear from you, visit https://care.pxfd.co/trainstation! Terms of Use: http://pxfd.co/eula Privacy Policy: http://pxfd.co/privacy Do you enjoy our train simulator game? Follow @TrainStation on social media to get the latest news and updates.

About

Subway Train Simulator

Experience realistic subway train driving. Operate trains, transport passengers to their destinations, and explore different cities. Choose from various game modes, including missions and free play, to hone your driving skills.

Highlights
  • Realistic subway train operation
  • Passenger transport
  • Multiple cities (NY, London, Tokyo, Moscow)
  • Free mode and missions
  • Train horn and door controls
  • Realistic physics
Features
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* NO subscription and NO annoying nag screens Try yourself as a real subway train driver! Drive the train, take passengers to the right station and improve your skills as a subway train driver. Different game modes are available in the game: you will be able to drive the train as a driver, and also take the role of a passenger to make an unforgettable journey through all available stations. In addition, players will be able to choose between free mode and exciting missions, while striving to improve the physical parameters of the train to achieve maximum speed and improve their subway train driving skills. In addition, you'll be able to drive the train in several cities - New York, London, Tokyo and Moscow, with more cities to come in future updates. Step into the role of a driver and pump up your skills in our realistic subway simulator! Carry passengers, open and close doors at stations, use the train horn and enjoy realistic physics of train movement on underground sections.

Screenshots

Train Station4 screens
Subway Train Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Subway Train Simulator at 85% against Train Station's 63%. Train Station's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (2.9K vs 244). On price, update cadence, 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. Train Station sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Subway Train Simulator sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Train Station holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Train Station has 2.9K ratings behind it against 244, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of Train Station's written reviews are positive against 85% of Subway Train Simulator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Train Station ships an update every 2 months, Subway Train Simulator every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Train Station versus Subway Train Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrain StationSubway Train Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2.9K ratings) — better4.3 (244 ratings)
Positive reviews62.8% of reviews85.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.9K — better244
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size161 MB363 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperPixel Federation GamesAnatoly Kochergin

Customer experience

Train Station

All ratings2,897 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral4.3%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews1,064 reviews
Positive62.8%
Neutral8.6%
Negative28.7%

Subway Train Simulator

All ratings244 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral4.9%
Negative12.7%
Written reviews161 reviews
Positive85.1%
Neutral6.8%
Negative8.1%

User reviews

Train Station

From 2.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Detailed train models
  • 🚂 Variety of trains and eras
  • 🕰️ Relaxing time-based gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🕰️ Slow progression without spending
  • 🤖 Repetitive and grindy

Subway Train Simulator

From 244 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Realistic train models
  • 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
  • 🚇 Variety of subway systems
  • 💡 Passenger mode feature

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🔇 Unrealistic sound effects
  • 🕹️ Limited controls and customization

Bugs and requests

Train Station

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Lost progress and saved data
  • Login and connectivity issues
  • Freezing and performance problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to customize train consists
  • More social features and multiplayer
  • Improved tutorial and onboarding
  • Offline mode or reduced internet dependency

Subway Train Simulator

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Restore purchases feature not working
  • Trains not stopping at certain stations
  • Camera issues when leaving stations
  • Inconsistent train announcements and call signs

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more subway systems (e.g. San Francisco, Toronto, etc.)
  • Implement train signals and speed limits
  • Allow players to enter train depots and yards
  • Improve realism with station announcements and passenger animations
  • Introduce train scheduling and timetables

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Train Station

One-time14
  • Beginners Package$2.99
  • Special Pack I$2.99
  • Special Pack II$3.99
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  • Special Pack XIII$4.99
  • Daily Gems - 30 Days$4.99
  • Special Pack III$7.99
  • Starter Bundle$9.99
  • Special Pack XIV$9.99
  • Special Pack IV$11.99
  • Special Pack V$17.99
  • Economy Pack$19.99
  • Special Pack VI$19.99
  • Business Kit$49.99
  • Corporate Package$99.99
3 purchases

Subway Train Simulator

One-time3
  • 10 Diamonds$0.99
  • 120 Diamonds$7.99
  • 1400 Diamonds$79.99

Questions

Is Train Station free?
Train Station is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Subway Train Simulator free?
Subway Train Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Train Station or Subway Train Simulator?
Train Station is rated higher. Train Station averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Subway Train Simulator averages 4.3 from 244 ratings.
Do Train Station or Subway Train Simulator have ads?
Both Train Station and Subway Train Simulator show ads.
Which is updated more often, Train Station or Subway Train Simulator?
Train Station ships an update every 2 months, and Subway Train Simulator every 5 weeks. Most recently, Train Station was updated on October 19, 2026 and Subway Train Simulator on October 19, 2026.

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