Comparison

SenSim vs Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition)

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

Head to head
About

SenSim

Experience realistic train driving with a focus on precision. Control speed, time, and stopping points to simulate actual train operations. This simulation prioritizes authenticity over dramatic events.

Highlights
  • Realistic train driving simulation
  • Focus on speed, time, and stop position
  • Authentic operational experience
  • No flashy accidents or crashes
  • External route data available
Features
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Realistic train driving simulator. Let's drive well with paying attention to speed, time and stop position.. This game is pursuing reality. There is no flashy accident, crash, derailment. If you like more routes, Please use external data via our website.

About

Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition)

Experience driving a Japanese route bus on various themed routes. Manage fares, make announcements, and ensure safe stops to support city life. Customize your bus with different paint, designs, and sounds.

Highlights
  • Operate unique Japanese bus routes
  • Manage passenger fares and announcements
  • Customize bus paint, designs, and sounds
  • Score accuracy for stops and driving
  • Experience urban, park, and mountain routes
Features
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The latest installment in the Driver Simulator series, celebrating its 5th anniversary since its initial release, is the long-awaited “Route Bus Edition.” Based at the Ushihara Depot, you can operate a variety of uniquely themed routes: * Yumemidai Depot: An urban route passing through a university area and streets shared with trams * Kuchikawa Wharf: A route heading toward the amusement park * Business Park: An office district route behind Kuchikawa Station * Summit Observatory: A challenging route via Peace Park that includes mountainous sections 7 different bus models are available. Using in-game coins or optional purchases, you can customize: * Paint colors (5 types) * Designs (4 types) * Turn signal chimes (4 types) * LED destination sign colors (2 types) * Rear door buzzer sounds (3 types) In the game, safe driving is essential, as well as making proper stop decisions and providing onboard announcements at each bus stop.
The bus must stop within the designated area, and your accuracy is scored. Passengers may also request special fares such as “for two people” or “with a student discount.”
Operate the settings panel and handle fare adjustments accurately. Have you ever taken a route bus while traveling in Japan? Become a Japanese bus driver and support the daily lives of people in the city! Drive Japan’s unique buses and relive your journey through the scenery and sounds.

Screenshots

SenSim4 screens
Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition) at 5.0 against SenSim's 4.3. Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition) also leads on review sentiment (98% vs 67%) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). SenSim's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (37 vs 8). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition) sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. SenSim asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition) holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 37 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of SenSim's written reviews are positive against 98% of Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SenSim ships an update every 2 months, Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition) every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SenSim versus Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSenSimTrain Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (37 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews97.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings37 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size207 MB303 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHisashi TsukuiHiromi Hakozaki

Customer experience

SenSim

All ratings36 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews101 reviews
Positive67.3%
Neutral18.8%
Negative13.9%

Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition)

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive97.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.4%

In-app purchases

None

SenSim

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition)

One-time5
  • Unlock this stage2 variants$1.99
  • Unlock the point unlock system.$1.99
  • Ad-Free Play$1.99
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  • Unlock vehicle design change.$1.99
  • Unlock ReiwaA Bus$1.99

Questions

Is SenSim free?
SenSim is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition) free?
Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SenSim or Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition)?
Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition) is rated higher. SenSim averages 4.3 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition) averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.
Do SenSim or Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition) have ads?
Both SenSim and Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition) show ads.
Which is updated more often, SenSim or Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition)?
SenSim ships an update every 2 months, and Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition) every 6 days. Most recently, SenSim was updated on October 29, 2026 and Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition) on October 30, 2026.

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