Comparison

Bus Simulator vs Real Bus Simulator

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

Head to head
About

Bus Simulator

Experience realistic bus driving with a variety of vehicles and challenging levels. Navigate city streets and highways, pick up passengers, and master parking missions. Earn coins and stars to improve your skills and unlock new buses in this immersive simulator.

Highlights
  • Diverse bus selection (city, school, police, party)
  • 80 driving simulator levels
  • Passenger pick-up missions
  • Free Drive Mode
  • Realistic driving physics
  • Open world exploration
  • Multiple parking missions
Features
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About

Real Bus Simulator

Experience realistic bus driving with stunning graphics and dynamic weather. Pick up passengers, follow traffic rules, and complete challenging routes. Customize and upgrade your buses to become the ultimate driver.

Highlights
  • Realistic graphics and environments
  • Dynamic weather conditions
  • Multiple bus types
  • Customizable bus skins
  • Challenging routes
  • Passenger pick-up and drop-off
Features
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Immerse yourself in the ultimate bus driving experience with Real Bus Simulator! Step into the driver's seat and navigate through busy city streets, beautiful countryside routes, and challenging terrains. With stunning graphics, realistic physics, and changing weather conditions, every journey feels real. How to Play: Start Your Bus: Begin your adventure by starting your bus. Pick Up Passengers: Stop at bus stops to pick up and drop off passengers. Follow Traffic Rules: Obey traffic lights and signs to avoid accidents. Complete Routes: Finish each route on time to earn rewards. Upgrade Your Bus: Use your rewards to customize and upgrade your bus. Features: Realistic Graphics: Enjoy lifelike visuals and detailed environments. Dynamic Weather: Experience different weather conditions, from sunny days to rainy nights. Multiple Buses: Drive various types of buses, each with unique features. Customizable Skins: Personalize your bus with different skins and upgrades. Challenging Routes: Unlock and complete various routes with increasing difficulty. Whether you're navigating through rush hour traffic or enjoying a peaceful drive, Real Bus Simulator offers a fun and exciting experience for everyone. Download now and start your journey as the best bus driver on the road! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Bus Simulator4 screens
Real Bus Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bus Simulator at 4.5 against Real Bus Simulator's 1.0. Bus Simulator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (17K vs 2). Real Bus Simulator's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Bus Simulator sells 19 one-off in-app purchases and Real Bus Simulator sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 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 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bus Simulator has 17K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bus Simulator ships an update every 6 months, Real Bus Simulator every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Bus Simulator versus Real Bus Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBus SimulatorReal Bus Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (17K ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews65.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings17K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size389 MB323 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGames2winRavkat Abdusatarov

Customer experience

Bus Simulator

All ratings16,954 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral5.9%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews331 reviews
Positive65.9%
Neutral7.9%
Negative26.3%

Real Bus Simulator

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Bus Simulator

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes on older devices
  • Incorrect driving side (UK vs US)
  • Unrealistic passenger behavior

Requested features

4 requests
  • Longer driving routes
  • More bus customization options
  • Free roam mode
  • Reduced advertisements

Real Bus Simulator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

19 purchases

Bus Simulator

One-time19
  • Unlimited Fuel$0.99
  • Invincibility Pack$0.99
  • Remove ads$0.99
Show 16 more
  • City Bus 2$0.99
  • Armored Bus 1$1.99
  • Armored Bus 3$1.99
  • Armored Bus 2$1.99
  • Celebrity Bus 3$1.99
  • Crazy Bus 1$1.99
  • Party Bus 1$1.99
  • Prison Bus 1$1.99
  • Prison Bus 2$1.99
  • Pack of 25,000 coins$1.99
  • Tourist Bus 3$1.99
  • Prison Bus 3$1.99
  • Pack of 50,000 coins$2.99
  • Pack of 125,000 coins$4.99
  • Pack of 500,000 coins$14.99
  • All Buses + Chapters + No Ads$19.99
9 purchases

Real Bus Simulator

Subscriptions3
  • RemoveAds$2.997 Days
  • All Levels$4.997 Days
  • UnlockAll$5.997 Days
One-time6
  • Remove All Ads$4.99
  • Unlock All offroad Mode Levels$4.99
  • Unlock All Buses$5.99
Show 3 more
  • Unlock All offroad Mode Levels$9.99
  • Remove Ads$9.99
  • Unlock All Items7 variants$19.99

Questions

Is Bus Simulator free?
Bus Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Real Bus Simulator free?
Real Bus Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bus Simulator or Real Bus Simulator?
Bus Simulator is rated higher. Bus Simulator averages 4.5 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Real Bus Simulator averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Bus Simulator or Real Bus Simulator have ads?
Real Bus Simulator shows ads; Bus Simulator does not.
Which is updated more often, Bus Simulator or Real Bus Simulator?
Bus Simulator ships an update every 6 months, and Real Bus Simulator every 9 days. Most recently, Bus Simulator was updated on September 23, 2026 and Real Bus Simulator on August 29, 2026.

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