# Car Simulator 2 vs Driving School Simulator

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Driving School Simulator at 15.0 against Car Simulator 2's 17.0. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Car Simulator 2 sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Driving School Simulator sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Car Simulator 2 against 4.6 for Driving School Simulator. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24K and 36K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Car Simulator 2's written reviews are positive against 79% of Driving School Simulator's.

Car Simulator 2 ships an update every 2 months, Driving School Simulator every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Car Simulator 2 | Driving School Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-simulator-2/id1456091972/reviews) | **[4.6 (36K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/driving-school-simulator/id1532195192/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24K | **36K** |
| Positive reviews | **82.5% of reviews** | 79.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#131** | #168 |
| Size | 2.2 GB | 1.7 GB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OppanaGames FZC LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1666882652) | [Alexandru Marusac](https://appshunter.io/developer/639579812) |

## What reviewers say

### Car Simulator 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-simulator-2/id1456091972)

**Currently charting:** #131 Top Grossing · Racing, #148 Top Free · Racing (US App Store)

Experience a realistic driving simulator with an expansive open world and over 130 vehicles. Compete in races, upgrade your cars, and explore the city solo or online with other players. Earn currency to customize your vehicles, garages, and even purchase a house.

**Highlights:** Realistic driving physics, Open world exploration, Over 130 cars, Online multiplayer, Car customization and upgrades, Missions and races, Dynamic day-night cycle

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disable interstitial Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 55.000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Car Velarion | $4.99 | one-time |
| 121.000 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| Diamond | $7.99 | one-time |
| 331.000 Coins | $8.99 | one-time |
| G-Wagen M | $9.99 | one-time |
| Haste | $9.99 | one-time |
| Car Bull | $12.99 | one-time |
| 100 Blueprints | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mansion on the beach | $14.99 | one-time |
| 718.000 Coins | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 🚀 Awesome graphics
- 🚀 Fun to drive around
- 🚀 Lots of cars to choose from
- 🚀 Customization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Black screen when exiting car
- 🐛 Drifting issues with certain cars
- 💰 Expensive cars and upgrades

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing cars in garages
- Inconsistent fuel consumption
- Difficulty connecting to online mode
- Freezing and crashing on older devices

**Requested features**

- More car brands and models
- Larger map and more locations
- Ability to own and customize houses
- Multiplayer mode with friends
- Character customization


### Driving School Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/driving-school-simulator/id1532195192)

**Currently charting:** #168 Top Free · Racing, #187 Top Grossing · Racing (US App Store)

Master driving skills in a realistic simulator. Learn traffic rules, practice parking, and race with friends across diverse city maps. Customize and upgrade over 150 vehicles for the ultimate driving experience.

**Highlights:** Realistic driving simulation, Learn traffic rules and signs, Car parking challenges, Over 150 car collection, Open world city maps, Online multiplayer mode, Vehicle tuning and customization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Exclusive Club | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Get 25,000 Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| Get 50 Coins! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Get 50,000 Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| Get 100,000 Credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| Get 100 Coins! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Get 200,000 Credits | $5.99 | one-time |
| Get 200 Coins! | $6.99 | one-time |
| Get 400,000 Credits | $8.99 | one-time |
| Get 400 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Get 1,000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent graphics
- 🚗 Wide variety of cars
- 👍 Realistic driving experience
- 🙀 Stunning visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🤔 Unrealistic stop sign detection
- 🤯 Overly sensitive controls
- 💰 Difficult to earn in-game currency
- 🤖 Problematic AI behavior

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent stop sign detection
- Incorrect blinker usage notifications
- Progress and purchases not saving properly
- Multiplayer connection issues
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Add more American car models
- Implement weather effects and time of day changes
- Allow players to get out of the car and walk around
- Improve multiplayer functionality
- Provide more customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Car Simulator 2 free?

Car Simulator 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Driving School Simulator free?

Driving School Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Car Simulator 2 or Driving School Simulator?

Driving School Simulator is rated higher. Car Simulator 2 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Driving School Simulator averages 4.6 from 36K ratings.

### Do Car Simulator 2 or Driving School Simulator have ads?

Both Car Simulator 2 and Driving School Simulator show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Car Simulator 2 or Driving School Simulator?

Car Simulator 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Driving School Simulator every 5 weeks. Most recently, Car Simulator 2 was updated on October 18, 2026 and Driving School Simulator on October 18, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Car Simulator 2 or Driving School Simulator?

Car Simulator 2 currently peaks at #131 in the App Store charts, and Driving School Simulator at #168. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*