# Catch the Bus vs Drive, Not Dive

The clearest difference is rating: Drive, Not Dive at 4.4 against Catch the Bus's 3.1. Drive, Not Dive also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 36%) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). Catch the Bus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Drive, Not Dive sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Catch the Bus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Drive, Not Dive holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drive, Not Dive has 2K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Catch the Bus's written reviews are positive against 76% of Drive, Not Dive's.

Catch the Bus ships an update every 2 months, Drive, Not Dive every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Catch the Bus | Drive, Not Dive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catch-the-bus/id1101675121/reviews) | **[4.4 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drive-not-dive/id6746210199/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | 36.1% of reviews | **75.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#186** |
| Size | 355 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tiny Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/907446397) | [Vikas Pawar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588876306) |

## What reviewers say

### Catch the Bus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catch-the-bus/id1101675121)

Race against time to catch departing buses in this fast-paced runner game. Navigate urban obstacles, collect coins, and unlock new characters and cities. Compete in story or endless modes.

**Highlights:** Urban obstacle avoidance, Story mode with levels, Endless mode for high scores, Unlockable characters, Unlockable cities, Energy drink power-ups

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Drive, Not Dive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drive-not-dive/id6746210199)

**Currently charting:** #186 Top Free · Racing (US App Store)

Navigate a car across a narrow plank, tapping left or right to control its movement. Collect coins for rewards and to trigger chaotic effects like freezing time or dodging missiles. Compete on a global leaderboard and unlock a variety of cars.

**Highlights:** Tap to control plank, Coin-based power-ups, Global leaderboard, Unlockable cars, Minimalist artwork, Catchy in-game music

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buggy Blaster | $0.99 | one-time |
| Speedster | $0.99 | one-time |
| Golf Glider | $0.99 | one-time |
| Track Titan | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 💡 Inspired by similar games like Level With Me
- 🚀 Simple but challenging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Controls too small and close together
- 🔥 Missiles drop too quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Buttons are hard to hit, causing many dives

**Requested features**

- Larger or adjustable controls
- No ads option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Catch the Bus free?

Catch the Bus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Drive, Not Dive free?

Drive, Not Dive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Catch the Bus or Drive, Not Dive?

Drive, Not Dive is rated higher. Catch the Bus averages 3.1 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Drive, Not Dive averages 4.4 from 2K ratings.

### Do Catch the Bus or Drive, Not Dive have ads?

Drive, Not Dive shows ads; Catch the Bus does not.

### Which is updated more often, Catch the Bus or Drive, Not Dive?

Catch the Bus ships an update every 2 months, and Drive, Not Dive every 2 days. Most recently, Catch the Bus was updated on November 2, 2026 and Drive, Not Dive on November 5, 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.*