# RollerCoaster Tycoon® Touch™ vs Bus Arrival 3D

RollerCoaster Tycoon® Touch™ and Bus Arrival 3D both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of RollerCoaster Tycoon® Touch™'s written reviews are positive against 35% of Bus Arrival 3D's. RollerCoaster Tycoon® Touch™ also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (86K vs 4.3K). Bus Arrival 3D's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RollerCoaster Tycoon® Touch™ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Bus Arrival 3D sells 23 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for RollerCoaster Tycoon® Touch™ against 4.6 for Bus Arrival 3D. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RollerCoaster Tycoon® Touch™ has 86K ratings behind it against 4.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of RollerCoaster Tycoon® Touch™'s written reviews are positive against 35% of Bus Arrival 3D's.

RollerCoaster Tycoon® Touch™ ships an update weekly, Bus Arrival 3D every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RollerCoaster Tycoon® Touch™ | Bus Arrival 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (86K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rollercoaster-tycoon-touch/id1164507836/reviews) | **[4.6 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-arrival-3d/id6443757482/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **86K** | 4.3K |
| Positive reviews | **75.5% of reviews** | 34.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #159 | **#126** |
| Size | 1.2 GB | 177 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Atari](https://appshunter.io/developer/291286181) | [Xiamen Sixcube Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/918372309) |

## What reviewers say

### RollerCoaster Tycoon® Touch™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rollercoaster-tycoon-touch/id1164507836)

**Currently charting:** #159 Top Free · Strategy (US App Store)

Build and manage your dream theme park, from designing thrilling roller coasters to customizing every detail. Expand your park, attract more visitors, and compete in fun challenges.

**Highlights:** Design custom roller coasters, Collect and customize attractions, Manage park operations, Upgrade rides and buildings, Participate in time-based challenges, Visit and trade with friends

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Subscription (1 month) | $5.99 | per month |
| Some Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Some Tickets | $1.99 | one-time |
| Portfolio of Cards | $1.99 | one-time |
| Level Up Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Utility Cards | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Unique card-based progression system
- 👍 Nostalgic for fans of the original Rollercoaster Tycoon
- 👍 Visually appealing graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases required for progression
- 🤔 Repetitive card rewards
- 🤔 Limited park space and land expansion options
- 🤔 Janitor and maintenance system could be improved

**Reported bugs**

- Park progress and purchases disappearing after updates
- Inability to access main park after visiting a friend's park
- Ads not loading or crashing the game
- Incorrect rewards from card packs and casino spins

**Requested features**

- Ability to name your park
- More land expansion options
- Improved coaster building tools
- Ability to customize park interiors
- First-person ride mode


### Bus Arrival 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-arrival-3d/id6443757482)

**Currently charting:** #126 Top Free · Racing, #139 Top Grossing · Racing (US App Store)

Experience the thrill of being a bus driver in this idle and racing casual game. Pick up passengers, drive them to their destinations to earn money, and level up your skills. Explore a vibrant world and unlock new zones as you progress.

**Highlights:** Drive buses, Pick up and drop off passengers, Earn money, Level up, Explore new zones, Idle gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ad Ticket Pack 1 | $2.09 | one-time |
| RemoveAds | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gem Package 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ad Ticket Pack 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack Sale 50% | $4.99 | one-time |
| 20 Gem Pack Sale 20% | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ad Ticket Pack 3 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack Sale 20% | $7.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Deal Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Package 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack Sale 10% | $13.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack V2 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gem Package 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gem Package 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gem Package 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| 350 Gem Pack Sale 30% | $51.99 | one-time |
| Gem Package 6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 🎢 Enjoyable carnival theme
- 💰 Satisfying money-making mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Too many ads
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔁 Repetitive and limited gameplay
- 🤔 Confusing mechanics (e.g., balloon inflation)

**Reported bugs**

- Customers getting stuck and not moving
- Issues with purchased ad-removal not working as expected

**Requested features**

- More levels and content to expand the game
- Option to transfer progress between games
- Ability to spend accumulated money in meaningful ways


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RollerCoaster Tycoon® Touch™ free?

RollerCoaster Tycoon® Touch™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bus Arrival 3D free?

Bus Arrival 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RollerCoaster Tycoon® Touch™ or Bus Arrival 3D?

Bus Arrival 3D is rated higher. RollerCoaster Tycoon® Touch™ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 86K ratings, while Bus Arrival 3D averages 4.6 from 4.3K ratings.

### Do RollerCoaster Tycoon® Touch™ or Bus Arrival 3D have ads?

Both RollerCoaster Tycoon® Touch™ and Bus Arrival 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, RollerCoaster Tycoon® Touch™ or Bus Arrival 3D?

RollerCoaster Tycoon® Touch™ ships an update weekly, and Bus Arrival 3D every 2 months. Most recently, RollerCoaster Tycoon® Touch™ was updated on October 21, 2026 and Bus Arrival 3D on October 19, 2026.

### Which is more popular, RollerCoaster Tycoon® Touch™ or Bus Arrival 3D?

RollerCoaster Tycoon® Touch™ currently peaks at #159 in the App Store charts, and Bus Arrival 3D at #126. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*