# Driving School Simulator 3D vs Car Games ·

The clearest difference is monetization model: Driving School Simulator 3D at free with in-app purchases against Car Games ·'s subscription. Driving School Simulator 3D also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 58%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Driving School Simulator 3D sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Car Games · sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Driving School Simulator 3D against 4.6 for Car Games ·. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 72K and 108K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Driving School Simulator 3D's written reviews are positive against 58% of Car Games ·'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Driving School Simulator 3D | Car Games · |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (72K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/driving-school-simulator-3d/id1238658080/reviews)** | [4.6 (108K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-games/id1478453789/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 72K | **108K** |
| Positive reviews | **70.6% of reviews** | 58.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#54** | #120 |
| Size | 624 MB | 304 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MICRO MEDIA d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/921522049) | [Car Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478453788) |

## What reviewers say

### Driving School Simulator 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/driving-school-simulator-3d/id1238658080)

**Currently charting:** #54 Top Grossing · Racing, #67 Top Free · Racing (US App Store)

Experience realistic car driving and parking with a variety of game modes. Customize your vehicles, compete online, and explore open-world maps. Learn driving rules and become a professional driver in this immersive simulator.

**Highlights:** Realistic driving mechanics, Car customization and tuning, Career mode with missions, Online multiplayer challenges, Free roam exploration, Detailed 3D city environment, Realistic physics and damage system

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Membership | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Membership | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Membership | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Membership | $24.99 | per month |
| Gold Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Money Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pro Money Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 3 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Veteran Money Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all vehicles | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 Realistic driving experience
- 🎓 Helpful for learning driving skills
- 🎨 Customizable cars and characters
- 🎢 Fun and entertaining gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🚦 Unrealistic traffic behavior
- 🤯 Frustrating restart on minor mistakes
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Multiplayer mode not working
- Inconsistent stop light detection
- Vehicles getting stuck or glitching

**Requested features**

- Night mode and weather effects
- More diverse maps and locations
- Ability to enter buildings and interact with the environment
- Multiplayer mode with real-time racing
- Police chases and traffic violations


### Car Games ·

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-games/id1478453789)

**Currently charting:** #120 Top Free · Racing (US App Store)

Experience an open-world multiplayer driving simulator with a vast selection of vehicles. Explore cities, complete missions, and race against other players online. Customize and upgrade your cars for the ultimate driving adventure.

**Highlights:** Open world multiplayer driving, Over 50 vehicles (trucks, buses, cars), Free roam exploration, Online racing with real players, Mission-based rewards, Car customization and upgrades, Controller support (PS, Xbox)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Car Games Race Pass | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Car Games Race Pass | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Car Games Driving VIP | $9.99 | per month |
| Starter Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Car Games Sale Package 2 v3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack Small | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds Pack Small | $4.99 | one-time |
| Car Games Package 5 v3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack Medium | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds Pack Medium | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game
- 🚀 Performance upgrades
- 👍 Color customization
- 👍 Decent graphics
- 👍 Free roam option

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 No customization (vinyl, rims)
- 💰 Diamonds required for new cars
- 🐛 No body part customization
- 🐛 Can't change rims
- 🐛 Inconsistent GPS

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes/crashes
- Steering/controls issues
- Progression blocked after completing certain zones
- Glitches with fuel/gas system

**Requested features**

- More ways to earn diamonds upon completion
- Ability to pause game and stop car
- Add police car with sirens
- Add fuel station in-game


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Driving School Simulator 3D free?

Driving School Simulator 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Car Games · free?

Car Games · is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Driving School Simulator 3D or Car Games ·?

Driving School Simulator 3D is rated higher. Driving School Simulator 3D averages 4.6 out of 5 from 72K ratings, while Car Games · averages 4.6 from 108K ratings.

### Do Driving School Simulator 3D or Car Games · have ads?

Both Driving School Simulator 3D and Car Games · show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Driving School Simulator 3D or Car Games ·?

Driving School Simulator 3D ships an update fortnightly, and Car Games · fortnightly. Most recently, Driving School Simulator 3D was updated on November 1, 2026 and Car Games · on November 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Driving School Simulator 3D or Car Games ·?

Driving School Simulator 3D currently peaks at #54 in the App Store charts, and Car Games · at #120. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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