Comparison

Train Simulator PRO 2018 vs Bus Simulator

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Train Simulator PRO 2018

Experience the thrill of being a train engineer by driving realistic locomotives across a vast US landscape. Manage freight or passenger trains, navigate complex routes, and build a successful railway company. Enjoy stunning graphics and interactive cab controls for an immersive simulation.

Highlights
  • Drive passenger or freight trains
  • Explore 1000 sq miles of terrain
  • 15 cities to visit
  • 6 unique locomotives
  • Interactive engineer's cabin
  • Realistic damage system
  • Dynamic weather and day/night cycle
Features
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Have you ever dreamed of being a train engineer? Train Simulator PRO 2018 will let you drive carefully modeled locomotives leading passenger or freight trains across the eastern half of the US. Whether you like fast passenger locomotives or powerful freight movers able to pull dozens of cars, in our game you will find it all. Whatever you choose, you will have to watch out for speed limits, rail crossings, signals and other trains. Plan your route wisely to maximize profits and create the most powerful railway company in the US! During your travels, you can admire photo-realistic graphics including cities, suburbs, factories, countrysides and much more. Each locomotive includes a carefully-rendered engineer’s cabin with working levers and gauges for maximum realism. However, you have to be careful as driving recklessly or pushing the brakes for too long may damage the train. So put your engineer’s cap on, and let’s get rolling! Main features: ▶ Almost 1000 square miles of terrain ▶ 15 cities to explore and choose job from ▶ 6 unique locomotives ▶ 14 detailed cars (3 passenger and 11 freight) ▶ Locomotives and cars damage system ▶ Locomotive cabs with interactive levers and gauges ▶ Dynamic weather and day/night system ▶ Other trains and traffic on roads ▶ Photo-realistic graphics ▶Advanced signalling and speed limit systems

About

Bus Simulator

Experience realistic bus simulation with detailed city maps and officially licensed buses. Grow your own bus company by managing operations, hiring employees, and delivering passengers across diverse locations worldwide. Enjoy dynamic weather and traffic systems for an immersive driving experience.

Highlights
  • Realistic graphics and city modeling
  • Officially licensed buses
  • Intercity passenger transport
  • Bus company management
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Dynamic weather and traffic
Features
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The Road is Yours, and the Wheel is in Your Hands! Experience a unique simulation packed with realistic graphics, detailed city modeling, and officially licensed buses. Take the wheel of industry giants like Mercedes-Benz, Temsa, Setra, Scania and Marcopolo deliver top-tier passenger service across long distances. Drive through day and night, rain or shine. Every stop, every turn, and every moment is yours to control. Grow your own bus company while enjoying the thrill and challenge of intercity transport. Ready to start the engine and turn on the headlights? Your journey begins now! Can you become the greatest bus company ever? Establish your bus company and become the largest bus corporation in the world. United States, United Kingdom, China, Canada, Russia, Germany, Italy, France, Spain, Netherlands, Türkiye, South Korea, Japan, Brazil, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Philippines, South Africa, India, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Qatar, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan and more Realistic city maps and bus stations. BUS SIMULATOR GAME FEATURES - Free Multiplayer Game (Ultimate League) - You will be able to have offices in many places around the world. - Over 20 thousand cities and counties. - Passenger System will provide Social and Realistic Reactions. - Manage your own business - Hire employees and manage your company for maximum profit - 32 Amazing Coach Bus - More than 300+ original terminals. - Used Buses Market - Detailed Cockpits - Passengers might review you. - 250+ radio stations - Highway Toll roads - Realistic traffic system - Realistic weather > Rain, snow and many more. - Realistic Bus sound effects - Realistic host service. - Easy controls (Tilt, Buttons or steering wheel) - More than 25 language support Completely realistic Coach Bus Simulator. HOW TO PLAY - Start your Bus by using Start / Stop button. - On the right side of your screen, bring the shift to “D” position. - Control your Bus by using break and acceleration buttons. Attention: Drive safely and follow traffic rules in real life. Mercedes-Benz are the intellectual property of Mercedes-Benz Group AG. They are used by Zuuks Games under license. Setra and/or the design of the enclosed product are the intellectual property of Daimler Truck AG. All truck-specific/bus-specific claims, trademarks, logos and designs may be intellectual property of Daimler Truck AG and are used by Zuuks Games under license. For any inquires and opinions please contact us on help@zuuks.com. _________________________________________________________________ Official website: https://www.zuuks.com Terms & Privacy: https://www.zuuks.com/terms-privacy Follow us on TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@zuuks.games Follow us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSZ5daJft7LuWzSyjdp_8HA Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zuuks.games Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/ZuuksGames

Screenshots

Train Simulator PRO 20184 screens
Bus Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Bus Simulator at Free against Train Simulator PRO 2018's $5.99. Bus Simulator also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.4) and ratings volume (209K vs 506). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Bus Simulator is free to download; Train Simulator PRO 2018 costs $5.99 up front. Train Simulator PRO 2018 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Bus Simulator sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bus Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bus Simulator has 209K ratings behind it against 506, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Train Simulator PRO 2018's written reviews are positive against 55% of Bus Simulator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Train Simulator PRO 2018 ships an update every 6 weeks, Bus Simulator every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Train Simulator PRO 2018 versus Bus Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrain Simulator PRO 2018Bus Simulator
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating3.4 (506 ratings)4.5 (209K ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.5% of reviews55.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings506209K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#205 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size828 MB1.8 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMAGEEKS SCZuuks Games

Customer experience

Train Simulator PRO 2018

All ratings506 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral8.1%
Negative34.8%
Written reviews200 reviews
Positive41.5%
Neutral10.5%
Negative48.0%

Bus Simulator

All ratings209,084 ratings
Positive86.9%
Neutral4.6%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews3,220 reviews
Positive55.5%
Neutral13.2%
Negative31.3%

User reviews

Train Simulator PRO 2018

From 506 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Best train game ever
  • 🚀 Awesome game
  • 🚀 Excellent
  • 🚀 High quality
  • 🚀 Great graphics and gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes
  • 🐛 Glitches
  • 🐛 Money issues
  • 🐛 Lack of features
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

Bus Simulator

From 209K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great graphics
  • 🚀 Realistic driving experience
  • 🚀 Variety of buses and customization options
  • 🚀 Real radio stations with popular music

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs with parking and letting off passengers
  • 🐛 Unrealistic AI behavior of other vehicles
  • 🐛 Sudden traffic light changes leading to fines
  • 🔋 Slow progression and difficulty earning money
  • 💬 Rude and complaining passengers

Bugs and requests

Train Simulator PRO 2018

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Long trains not recognized at grade crossings
  • Engine damage and repair costs too high
  • Inconsistent speed limit enforcement
  • Missions not starting/completing properly
  • Inability to unload cargo without crashing
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  • Money/coin issues (disappearing, unable to earn enough)

Requested features

10 requests
  • Expand map to include West Coast
  • Add more train models and types (e.g. steam engines)
  • Implement multiplayer functionality
  • Add more camera views and free roam mode
  • Allow customization of trains (colors, logos, etc.)
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  • Implement a creative mode
  • Add ability to sell/trade locomotives and railcars
  • Improve lighting and environment details
  • Implement interactive controls (levers, etc.)
  • Add grade crossing gates and signals

Bus Simulator

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Buses getting stuck or falling through the map
  • Crashes when trying to start a route
  • Inability to sell or delete buses
  • Glitches with the radio and music playback

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add yellow traffic lights
  • Improve AI driving behavior
  • Allow selling of buses
  • Reduce cost of unlocking new terminals and countries
  • Add more bus types and customization options
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  • Implement a mini-map and automatic turn signal cancellation

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Train Simulator PRO 2018

One-time5
  • Handful of Gems$0.99
  • Pile of Gems$2.99
  • Sack of Gems$4.99
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  • Bucket of Gems$9.99
  • Chest of Gems$19.99
10 purchases

Bus Simulator

Subscriptions1
  • Ultimate League$2.991 Month
One-time9
  • Round Trip$0.99
  • 50 Gold$3.99
  • Small Package$4.99
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  • 100 Gold$4.99
  • 250 Gold$5.99
  • Medium Package$6.99
  • Large Package$8.99
  • XXX-Large Package$14.99
  • OFFER PACKAGE$39.99

Questions

Is Train Simulator PRO 2018 free?
Train Simulator PRO 2018 costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Bus Simulator free?
Bus Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Train Simulator PRO 2018 or Bus Simulator?
Bus Simulator is rated higher. Train Simulator PRO 2018 averages 3.4 out of 5 from 506 ratings, while Bus Simulator averages 4.5 from 209K ratings.
Do Train Simulator PRO 2018 or Bus Simulator have ads?
Both Train Simulator PRO 2018 and Bus Simulator show ads.
Which is updated more often, Train Simulator PRO 2018 or Bus Simulator?
Train Simulator PRO 2018 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Bus Simulator every 3 weeks. Most recently, Train Simulator PRO 2018 was updated on September 24, 2026 and Bus Simulator on September 25, 2026.

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