# Bus Simulator vs Real Bus Simulator

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bus Simulator | Real Bus Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-simulator-coach-driver/id1446239000/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-bus-simulator-ultimate/id6526469923/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 65.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 389 MB | 323 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Games2win](https://appshunter.io/developer/344048912) | [Ravkat Abdusatarov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837397039) |

## What reviewers say

### Bus Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-simulator-coach-driver/id1446239000)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Fuel | $0.99 | one-time |
| Invincibility Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| City Bus 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Armored Bus 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Armored Bus 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Armored Bus 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Celebrity Bus 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Crazy Bus 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Party Bus 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Prison Bus 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Prison Bus 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 25,000 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tourist Bus 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Prison Bus 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 50,000 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 125,000 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 500,000 coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| All Buses + Chapters + No Ads | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Realistic driving experience
- 👍 Easy to pick up and play
- 🚌 Variety of bus models
- 💡 Helpful driving instructions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of free roam mode
- 📺 Excessive advertisements
- ⏱️ Short driving segments
- 🐛 Occasional performance issues

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Longer driving routes
- More bus customization options
- Free roam mode
- Reduced advertisements


### Real Bus Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-bus-simulator-ultimate/id6526469923)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RemoveAds | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| All Levels | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| UnlockAll | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove All Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All offroad Mode Levels | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Buses | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All offroad Mode Levels | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Items | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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