Bus Simulation 2017 vs The Criminal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bus Simulation 2017
Experience realistic bus driving with a variety of control systems and advanced features like ABS and ESP. Enjoy authentic air brake and retarder sounds, along with multiple bus models. This game offers a comprehensive simulation for bus enthusiasts.
- Realistic bus models
- Multiple control systems
- Real drive system
- Driving assistants (ABS, ESP)
- Retarder and air brake systems
- Authentic air horn sound
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A brand new game has been added between bus simulator games! You will love this game with more realistic systems than other games. We brought most of the features found in the real Otob in a single vote. The bus is available from air brake sounds to retarder sounds. In general, the characteristics of your bus ride game are: -403 Model bus -3 Different control system -Real drive system -way driving assistants (ABS, ESP systems) -Retarder brake system -Air brake systems and air horn system - Front rear doors - and many more features are waiting for you, you can try downloading our game right now.
The Criminal
Explore a vibrant open world, engaging in theft and evasion. Your actions have consequences, with police pursuing you after each heist. Successfully return stolen goods to your hideout to sell them and upgrade your skills and vehicles.
- Open world exploration
- Looting and stealing mechanics
- Police pursuit and evasion
- Vehicle and skill upgrades
- Unlockable cars and hideouts
- Customizable settings
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Roam around the beautiful open world, looting and stealing. But remember, all your actions have consequences. With your car full of stolen loot, race back to your hideout with police tight on your heels, trying to arrest you. If they capture you, all loot is lost. However. Make it back to your hideout, and the loot is yours to sell, earning you a nice quick buck. Use money to Upgrade your skills and vehicles. Every unlockable car and hideout has different useful benefits, that will help you on your journey. The game has a lot of options in the settings menu, to make the game feel just right for your device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: The Criminal at 4.6 against Bus Simulation 2017's 3.1. The Criminal also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 37%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). Bus Simulation 2017's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. The Criminal sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Bus Simulation 2017 asks for nothing beyond the download.
The Criminal holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 142 and 362 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Bus Simulation 2017's written reviews are positive against 78% of The Criminal's.
Bus Simulation 2017 ships an update every 5 months, The Criminal every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bus Simulation 2017 | The Criminal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (142 ratings) | 4.6 (362 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 37.1% of reviews | 78.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 142 | 362 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 479 MB | 226 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | HRY GROUP BILISIM INSAAT SANAYI TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI | SkisoSoft |
Customer experience
Bus Simulation 2017
The Criminal
Bugs and requests
Bus Simulation 2017
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
The Criminal
Reported bugs
5 issues- Cars limited to 30 mph
- Issues with manual gear shifting
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Inability to see character
- Upgrades not working as expected
Requested features
6 requests- Add more weapons like baseball bats or guns
- Increase car speeds and performance
- Improve gear shifting and transmission options
- Expand customization and upgrade options
- Introduce multiplayer mode
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- Add more robbery and criminal activities
In-app purchases
Bus Simulation 2017
No in-app purchases
The Criminal
- $12000$0.99
- No Ads Discount$0.99
- All Colors$1.99
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- No Ads$1.99
- $30000$2.99
- Update 1.0 vehicles$3.99
- $100000$5.99
- One Million$24.99
Questions
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