# Bus Drift 3D vs Bus Simulator Lite

The clearest difference is rating: Bus Drift 3D at 5.0 against Bus Simulator Lite's 3.7. Bus Drift 3D also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.2). Bus Simulator Lite's advantage is ratings volume (86 vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bus Simulator Lite sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Bus Drift 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bus Drift 3D holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bus Simulator Lite has 86 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bus Drift 3D | Bus Simulator Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-drift-3d/id1185687529/reviews)** | [3.7 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-simulator-lite/id1564701696/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **86** |
| Positive reviews | — | 46.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 115 MB | 831 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [YIGIT OZTURK](https://appshunter.io/developer/640333098) | [astragon Entertainment GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/433152241) |

## What reviewers say

### Bus Drift 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-drift-3d/id1185687529)

Experience realistic bus driving with advanced engines and perform thrilling drifts to earn points. Navigate a big city environment with dynamic traffic and weather, utilizing various control options and camera angles for an immersive experience.

**Highlights:** Drift mechanics for scoring points, Multiple bus options with engine upgrades, Realistic city environment with traffic, Dynamic weather conditions, Multiple control schemes, Various camera angles, Fast driving mode with NOS

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bus Simulator Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-simulator-lite/id1564701696)

Experience realistic bus driving in a detailed city. Transport passengers, unlock new buses and routes, and build your own transport company. The Lite version offers a taste of the full game with licensed buses and missions.

**Highlights:** Drive officially licensed buses, Transport passengers in a lively city, Unlock new buses, districts, and routes, Build a public transport network, Detailed city map inspired by Northern Europe, Manage your transport company

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Some Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lots of Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Full Version | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medium Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Financial Freedom | $7.99 | one-time |
| Large Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| All-in-one Package | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Excellent graphics and visual quality
- 🚌 Realistic licensed buses with detailed design
- 🎮 Engaging gameplay mechanics and management features
- 🗺️ Detailed city map with varied routes
- 👥 Interactive NPC passengers with conversations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive paywall at level 7 limits free gameplay
- 🎮 Poor steering controls and sensitivity issues
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and game instability
- ⚙️ Unrealistic physics and acceleration/braking behavior
- 🔋 High battery consumption on mobile devices

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes during loading screen
- Crashes when creating player profile
- Crashes after 10 minutes of gameplay
- Game kicks player out randomly
- Full version purchase doesn't unlock content

**Requested features**

- Make full version free or reduce paywall level
- Add AI buses driving around the city
- Improve steering wheel mechanics with full 360-degree rotation
- Add more bus models and manufacturers
- Implement free drive/open world mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bus Drift 3D free?

Bus Drift 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bus Simulator Lite free?

Bus Simulator Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bus Drift 3D or Bus Simulator Lite?

Bus Drift 3D is rated higher. Bus Drift 3D averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Bus Simulator Lite averages 3.7 from 86 ratings.

### Do Bus Drift 3D or Bus Simulator Lite have ads?

Neither Bus Drift 3D nor Bus Simulator Lite shows ads.

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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.*