# Bus Derby — Action packed real crash race

> Realistic bus demolition derby with action-packed crashes and progressive gameplay. (iPhone/iPad app by Dimension Technics.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-derby/id638290589 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dimension Technics](https://appshunter.io/developer/372972949)
- Category: Games, Racing, Simulation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 1,201 App Store ratings · 747 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 243 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-07-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-derby/id638290589/reviews.md

## What is Bus Derby?

Bus Derby offers a new and realistic driving experience with full of actions such as pile ups, crashes, overthrows and push outs.

FEATURES (in a nutshell)
* Unique and progressive gameplay with challenging game modes
* Many different tracks and upgradable buses
* Many opponents with advanced and dynamic AI and various difficulty
* Realistic pile ups, crashes, overthrows, push outs and deformations
* Easy handling



content of last update:


New bus added:

* Metal Dominator: the most powerful and the most massive bus in the game
New "Custom Race" mode added:

* select your track, the number of laps, the number of opponents and the direction of the race (normal or reverse)

* to unlock it you must reach the master level!
Graphics improvement (on better devices):

* improved shadows (dynamic shadows)

* dynamic reflection on the buses (only on the best iPhone and iPad devices)

* uses the metal API technology where it is available iPhone X series support (iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS)

## Key features

- Realistic crash physics
- Unique gameplay modes
- Upgradable buses
- Dynamic AI opponents
- Multiple tracks
- Custom Race mode

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| +50% coins for 1 hour | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200,000 Coins + Ad Free | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500,000 Coins + Ad Free | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1,500,000 Coins + Ad Free | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3,000,000 Coins + Ad Free | $14.99 | one-time |
| Ad Free | $4.99 | one-time |
| 6,000,000 Coins + Ad Free | $19.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Bus Derby?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Realistic bus physics and handling
- 🚗 Variety of buses to unlock and upgrade
- 🏆 Challenging progression through different difficulty levels
- 😊 Nostalgic and memorable childhood game

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and performance issues
- 🕹️ Frustrating AI that can unfairly push or overtake players
- 💰 Lack of new content and updates in recent years
- 🔍 Repetitive track selection with limited variety
- 🤖 Unbalanced difficulty progression at higher levels

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes when selecting certain tracks or buses
- Inconsistent performance and frame rate drops
- Saved progress being reset or lost unexpectedly

**Most requested features**

- Add online multiplayer mode to race against friends
- Introduce new buses, tracks, and difficulty levels
- Implement a custom race mode with adjustable settings
- Allow players to change character names and customize bus appearances
- Improve the checkpoint/respawn system to be more fair

## Recent user reviews (10 of 747)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-derby/id638290589/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Amazing game needs an upgrade

*2026-08-10*

Game is amazing amazing graphics very fun but please im begging for an update with new tournaments and an online mode

### 4/5 — Great.

*2026-07-22, version 1.3.8*

The linearity of buses that this game has is holding it back, but shoving buses out of the way is so much fun. The graphics are decent for a game from 2013.

### 1/5 — NOT FAIR

*2026-07-22, version 1.3.8*

ITS NOT FAIR  THE. DUMB AI BUSES HAVE TO PULL OUT IN FRONT OF ME AND IT MAKES ME GO TO LAST PLACE

### 5/5 — Love it 😘🫰

*2026-07-17, version 1.3.8*

This game is the most fun game ever I love the Metal Dominator and the Ykarux.

### 4/5 — Good game

*2026-06-28, version 1.3.8*

It’s good but why do I keep getting put in the back before we start racing

### 5/5 — Bus derby

*2026-04-02, version 1.3.8*

I remember I used to play this game everyday as a kid 😂 since I was 7 years old now 12 years later I still get memories of it I'd always play custom maps of figure 8x8 and cargo damn what a time to be a kid if I could go back and play as a kid I would. Can y'all please add stronger opponents stronger then “Brutal, Leon and Raul. And add new busses and maps please man please.

### 3/5 — もっと面白くしたい

*2026-03-06*

別のステージで速いバスを使いたい。

### 2/5 — School bus crash test

*2026-02-20*

I crashed any buses every morning

### 5/5 — Tôi thích trò này

*2026-02-15, version 1.3.8*

Nó rất hay các bạn ào

### 5/5 — A classic

*2026-01-14*

I had so much fun playing this game as a kid.

## Frequently asked questions about Bus Derby

### What is Bus Derby?

Bus Derby is an action-packed racing game that simulates realistic bus demolition derby experiences. It features pile-ups, crashes, overthrows, and push-outs, offering a unique and challenging gameplay.

### What are the key features of Bus Derby?

Key features include unique and progressive gameplay with challenging modes, a variety of tracks, upgradable buses, and opponents with advanced AI. It also boasts realistic crash physics and easy handling.

### How is Bus Derby monetized?

The app is free to download and play, but it includes in-app purchases for additional content or features. It also contains advertisements.

### What devices is Bus Derby compatible with?

The game is designed for mobile devices and offers graphics improvements on better devices, including dynamic shadows and reflections on supported iPhones and iPads. It also supports iPhone X series devices.

### What is the 'Custom Race' mode?

The 'Custom Race' mode allows players to select their track, number of laps, number of opponents, and race direction (normal or reverse). This mode is unlocked upon reaching the master level.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.8 — 2023-06-27

* touch control option added
* bug fixes

### 1.3.7 — 2019-08-08

bug fixes

### 1.3.6 — 2019-08-05

- bug fixes
- 200MB download limit optimization for cellular connection

### 1.3.5 — 2019-05-11

Bug fixes

See the previous update description for more news

### 1.3.4 — 2019-02-16

New bus added:
* Metal Dominator: the most powerful and the most massive bus in the game

New "Custom Race" mode added:
* select your track, the number of laps, the number of opponents and the direction of the race (normal or reverse)
* to unlock it you must reach the master level!

Graphics improvement (on better devices):
* improved shadows (dynamic shadows)
* dynamic reflection on the buses (only on the best iPhone and iPad devices)
* uses the metal API technology where it is available

iPhone X series support (iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS)

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