# Pick Me Up™ vs Bus Upgrade Simulator

Pick Me Up™ and Bus Upgrade Simulator both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Pick Me Up™'s written reviews are positive against 26% of Bus Upgrade Simulator's. Pick Me Up™ also leads on ratings volume (385K vs 1.5K) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Bus Upgrade Simulator's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pick Me Up™ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Bus Upgrade Simulator sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. 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 Pick Me Up™ against 4.5 for Bus Upgrade Simulator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pick Me Up™ has 385K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Pick Me Up™'s written reviews are positive against 26% of Bus Upgrade Simulator's.

Pick Me Up™ ships an update every 3 months, Bus Upgrade Simulator weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pick Me Up™ | Bus Upgrade Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (385K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pick-me-up/id1449612799/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-upgrade-simulator/id6740266526/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **385K** | 1.5K |
| Positive reviews | **67.2% of reviews** | 26.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 353 MB | 314 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [AI Games FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478916023) | [Skyloft Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1718897492) |

## What reviewers say

### Pick Me Up™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pick-me-up/id1449612799)

Experience the life of a ride-share driver in this engaging car game. Navigate busy streets, pick up and drop off passengers to earn money, and upgrade your vehicle. Explore diverse locations and avoid accidents to achieve high scores.

**Highlights:** Intuitive one-tap controls, Navigate traffic and pick up passengers, Wide range of upgradeable cars, Multiple levels with increasing difficulty, Avoid obstacles and accidents, Unlock new cars and levels

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Amazing game
- 🚗 Fun driving experience
- 💰 Easy to earn money
- 🌆 Variety of locations
- 🎨 Cool car designs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🚗 Car doesn't stop properly
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🔋 Overheating issues
- 💰 Expensive car prices

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when trying to buy new cars
- Revive button doesn't work even with internet connection
- Inconsistent payouts from passengers

**Requested features**

- Add a brake button
- Implement different driving modes
- Introduce more challenging levels
- Allow customization of cars
- Add multiplayer/leaderboard features


### Bus Upgrade Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-upgrade-simulator/id6740266526)

Build a transport empire by driving, upgrading, and managing a fleet of buses. Start with a small vehicle and expand to a full-size bus operation, optimizing routes and earnings.

**Highlights:** Realistic driving experience, Upgrade and unlock buses, Manage fuel, speed, and demand, Customize fleet for efficiency, Earn money and build business

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Money Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medium Money Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Money Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Vehicle 1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Extra Large Money Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Vehicle 2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Money Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Giant Money Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Vehicle 3 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Vehicle 4 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast
- 👍 Looks great
- ❤️ Love it
- 👍 Nice

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🔍 Ad greed outweighs enjoyment
- 🔍 Too many ads, not enough gameplay
- 🔍 Boring, just press gas

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't play as shown in ad
- Crashes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pick Me Up™ free?

Pick Me Up™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bus Upgrade Simulator free?

Bus Upgrade Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pick Me Up™ or Bus Upgrade Simulator?

Pick Me Up™ is rated higher. Pick Me Up™ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 385K ratings, while Bus Upgrade Simulator averages 4.5 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Pick Me Up™ or Bus Upgrade Simulator have ads?

Both Pick Me Up™ and Bus Upgrade Simulator show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pick Me Up™ or Bus Upgrade Simulator?

Pick Me Up™ ships an update every 3 months, and Bus Upgrade Simulator weekly. Most recently, Pick Me Up™ was updated on November 1, 2026 and Bus Upgrade Simulator on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*