Comparison

Public Transport Simulator vs Subtransit Drive

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

Head to head
About

Public Transport Simulator

Experience realistic driving with multiple vehicle types and mission modes. Transport passengers as a bus or taxi driver, or compete in checkpoint races. Earn experience to unlock new vehicles, locations, upgrades, and paint jobs.

Highlights
  • Multiple vehicle types (bus, taxi, race car)
  • Passenger transport missions
  • Checkpoint racing
  • Unlockable vehicles and locations
  • Vehicle upgrades and paint jobs
  • Realistic physics and ragdoll effects
  • Interior and exterior views
Features
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Jump behind the steering wheel in this driving simulator. There are three different types of missions, depending on what type of vehicle you choose. Choose one of many buses to transport passengers around the city. Jump in as a taxi driver and give a lift to clients waving their hands around the city. Choosing a race car, opens up Checkpoint racing tracks in the city. For each customer serviced or race finished, you get experience points, which unlock additional vehicles and locations. For each vehicle there are unlockable upgrades and paint jobs. Upgrades and paint jobs are unlocked simply by earning experience with that vehicle. Drive carefully! When you crash, passengers fall and you lose experience. • Fully modeled 3D environments and vehicles. • Interior and exterior view with free look. • Realistic physics and ragdoll. • Accident replays with screenshot possibility. • Different control options. • Bus driving. • Taxi driving. • Van driving. • Bonus cars and races. • Leaderboards.

About

Subtransit Drive

Experience the thrill of driving a real subway train with fully simulated internal systems. Navigate realistic environments, adhere to strict schedules, and master operating procedures. Play solo or join friends in multiplayer mode for an immersive simulation.

Highlights
  • Realistic underground train lines
  • Fully functional controls
  • True-to-life graphics
  • Immersive sound design
  • Multiplayer support
  • Adaptive assistance system
Features
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Drive trains on real metro lines in an advanced simulator with detailed physics and fully functional systems. Explore underground networks alone or in cross-platform multiplayer. 〓 Features 〓 Subtransit Drive is a realistic subway simulator lovingly crafted by railway enthusiasts and simulation developers. Follow the timetable, obey signals, manage train systems, and keep the line running smoothly during rush hour. Every trip demands attention, precision, and knowledge of the railway infrastructure. 〓 Authenticity 〓 Start a route on your own or with friends. An exact copy of a real metro line with detailed tunnel geometry, track profile, and infrastructure layout is already waiting for you in the game, and several more are currently in development. 〓 Simulation 〓 Every lever, button, and switch in the cab is fully functional. Every action has an effect on the interconnected systems throughout the train just as it would in real-world operation. Electrical and pneumatic schematics were fully recreated for every car: each circuit and valve behaves exactly as it does in an authentic train. Each wheelset is simulated independently on both rails rather than along a simplified centerline. Weight affects inertia, and every coupler is subject to realistic load limits. The track is recreated to centimeter accuracy, including the placement of rail joints. Real-time suspension simulation reproduces body roll, pitch, vibration, and weight transfer as the train moved along the track. Bring a train online from a cold-and-dark state, manage electrical and braking systems, and respond to abnormal operating conditions. 〓 Physics 〓 Every acceleration, braking maneuver, and curve is calculated using a detailed model of interactions between all vehicle systems. The suspension adapts in real time to train mass and passenger distribution, creating a convincing sense of driving a living, dynamic piece of rolling stock. 〓 Passengers 〓 A dynamic passenger flow system recreates the daily rhythm of a major city: morning rush hours in residential districts, evening congestion in the city center, and constantly shifting passenger demand throughout the network. 〓 Immersion 〓 Every sound originates from the object that produces it and features realistic Doppler effects. Engine sounds and individual relay recordings were captured from real subway trains, while the smooth traction motor audio recreates the atmosphere familiar to millions of passengers across former Soviet metro systems. 〓 Multiplayer 〓 Cross-platform multiplayer allows players to collectively recreate the operation of a real underground network, where every participant becomes part of a single transportation system. 〓 Free Roam 〓 You decide the scenario. Drive as long as you want, start and end your journey anywhere on the network. The route system continues to expand with future updates. 〓 Progression 〓 Build your career as a train operator by steadily advancing through the ranks. Earn promotions through flawless train handling, disciplined operation, and mastery of every system aboard your train. COMPATIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Recommended Device: iPhone: iPhone 11 Pro or above iPad: Equipped with A13 chip or above and 4GB RAM Supported Devices: iPhone: iPhone XS or above iPad: Equipped with A12 chip or above and 4GB RAM

Screenshots

Public Transport Simulator4 screens
Subtransit Drive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Subtransit Drive at none against Public Transport Simulator's shown. Subtransit Drive also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Public Transport Simulator's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 70%) and ratings volume (3.4K vs 423). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Public Transport Simulator sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Subtransit Drive sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Public Transport Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Public Transport Simulator has 3.4K ratings behind it against 423, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Public Transport Simulator's written reviews are positive against 70% of Subtransit Drive's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Public Transport Simulator ships an update every 2 months, Subtransit Drive monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Public Transport Simulator versus Subtransit Drive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPublic Transport SimulatorSubtransit Drive
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.4K ratings) — better4.4 (423 ratings)
Positive reviews85.9% of reviews — better69.8% of reviews
Number of ratings3.4K — better423
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB3.7 GB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperSkisoSoftWAGON SOFTWARE

Customer experience

Public Transport Simulator

All ratings3,398 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral4.5%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews1,371 reviews
Positive85.9%
Neutral7.4%
Negative6.7%

Subtransit Drive

All ratings406 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral3.9%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews202 reviews
Positive69.8%
Neutral6.9%
Negative23.3%

User reviews

Public Transport Simulator

From 3.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Outstanding & Immersive Simulation
  • 🚌 Highly Detailed & Realistic Buses
  • 🎮 Smooth & Responsive Controls
  • 🌇 Expansive Open-World Map
  • 🔍 Polished First-Person Mode

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional Glitches & Bugs
  • 🚦 Traffic Light & AI Behavior Issues
  • 🔍 Limited Camera Options
  • 🚌 Lack of Passenger Interactions

Subtransit Drive

From 423 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Realistic train handling
  • 🎮 Excellent simulation experience
  • 🔊 Impressive sound effects
  • 🎨 Stunning graphics

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Excessive monetization
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and performance issues
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🤔 Confusing controls

Bugs and requests

Public Transport Simulator

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inconsistent Passenger Boarding/Exiting
  • Unreliable Crash/Collision Detection
  • Progress Loss After Extended Playtime
  • Steering Wheel Sensitivity Issues

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add Passenger Mode
  • Implement Tram & Train Vehicles
  • Expand Map Variety & Complexity
  • Improve Traffic AI & Behaviors
  • Introduce Customization Options
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  • Add Maintenance & Refueling Mechanics
  • Enhance Weather & Environmental Effects
  • Implement Multiplayer & Online Features

Subtransit Drive

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes when reaching stations
  • Inability to sign in with Apple/Epic accounts
  • Disappearing controls and UI elements

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more subway lines and stations
  • Introduce outdoor stations and weather effects
  • Implement a free-roam mode
  • Optimize performance for older devices

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Public Transport Simulator

One-time8
  • 1 key$0.99
  • Double XP$1.99
  • All upgrades and paints$1.99
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  • All Levels$1.99
  • 5 keys$1.99
  • All Cars$2.99
  • 10 keys$2.99
  • 20 Keys$3.99
15 purchases

Subtransit Drive

One-time15
  • 3 Tickets$0.49
  • New 81-760 style modification$0.99
  • 10 Tickets$1.49
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  • New train type: 81-717.5$1.99
  • Restyled 81-760$2.99
  • 81-717.5/714.5 Modification$2.99
  • 81-717 with new doors color$2.99
  • Factory color scheme$2.99
  • 25 Tickets$3.49
  • 81-717.5M/714.5M modification$3.99
  • New Train 81-740$3.99
  • New Train 81-740$4.99
  • "Krasnaya strela" color scheme$4.99
  • Subtransit Drive Full access$7.99
  • Subtransit Drive Full Access$9.99

Questions

Is Public Transport Simulator free?
Public Transport Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Subtransit Drive free?
Subtransit Drive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Public Transport Simulator or Subtransit Drive?
Public Transport Simulator is rated higher. Public Transport Simulator averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Subtransit Drive averages 4.4 from 423 ratings.
Do Public Transport Simulator or Subtransit Drive have ads?
Public Transport Simulator shows ads; Subtransit Drive does not.
Which is updated more often, Public Transport Simulator or Subtransit Drive?
Public Transport Simulator ships an update every 2 months, and Subtransit Drive monthly. Most recently, Public Transport Simulator was updated on November 1, 2026 and Subtransit Drive on October 30, 2026.

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