Comparison

TwentySeven vs Bus Simulator

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

Head to head
About

TwentySeven

A 3D puzzle game where you merge colored balloons on a grid to create larger ones. Master spatial and combinatorial thinking to achieve increasingly complex goals, from a level 8 balloon to a full house of different balloon sizes.

Highlights
  • 3D grid-based balloon merging
  • Enhances spatial and combinatorial thinking
  • Multiple grid sizes and challenges
  • Tutorial and undo options
  • Customizable controls
  • External keyboard support
Features
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27 or Twenty-Seven is a novel puzzle game that enhances spacial and combinatorial thinking. You move colored balloons on a 3D-grid. Adjacent balloons of the same color and size merge to form a balloon of the next higher size. Your goal is to get ever larger balloons. You start on the edges of a cube 2×2×2 grid, with two balloons of level 1 (pink) or 2 (violet). Each time you move or merge balloons, you get another pink balloon. Move and merge away to get a blue (level 3) balloon, then a turquoise (level 4) balloon. Your first goal is a red balloon of level 8. This sounds easy, but can be tricky since you have only 8 positions available. Luckily, you can start over whenever you like. Expert players achieve a red balloon in a few minutes. Even they don't achieve the next goal every time: a full house of 8 different balloons. Once you get tired on the cube, which is in fact a 2×2×2 grid, we have other challenges in store, starting with a 2×2×3 grid, a 2×2×4 grid, and going up to a 3×3×3 grid with 27 possible positions, again in a cube. Now guess where we got our name? While the fundamental rules are the same, winning strategies for each grid vary. The game is easy to learn, and we have a tutorial to teach you. We give you a few opportunities to undo if you make a mistake. You may move and merge balloons by swiping over your touch screen or by pushing buttons. You can also use an external keyboard. You may turn the grid in any direction you like. Buttons can be placed on the right or the left side of screen, or be hidden.

About

Bus Simulator

Features
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Embark on a journey through bustling cities, serene countryside, and challenging terrains as you take the wheel of a variety of buses in Bus Simulator: Bus Games. This immersive simulation game lets you experience the life of a professional bus driver, navigating realistic traffic conditions, weather patterns, and passenger demands. Features: • Realistic Bus Driving Experience: Drive a wide range of buses, from city transit to long-distance coaches, each with its unique handling and dynamics. • Dynamic Weather and Day-Night Cycle: Adapt your driving to changing weather conditions like rain, fog, and snow, as well as different times of day, affecting visibility and road conditions. • Varied Routes and Environments: Explore diverse environments including urban cityscapes, scenic countryside, mountainous regions, and more. Each route offers unique challenges and stunning visuals. • Passenger Interaction: Pick up and drop off passengers at various stops. Ensure timely arrivals to keep passengers happy and earn bonuses for your driving skills. Bus Simulator: Bus Games is not just about driving; it's about mastering the art of bus management, maintaining schedules, and delivering passengers safely to their destinations. Whether you're a casual player or a hardcore simulation enthusiast, this game offers a deep, engaging, and realistic driving experience. Get ready to hit the road and become the ultimate bus driver!

Screenshots

TwentySeven4 screens
Bus Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bus Simulator at none against TwentySeven's 2. Bus Simulator also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). 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. TwentySeven sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Bus Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
TwentySeven versus Bus Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTwentySevenBus Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 21 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB245 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperValue from Software LLCPixel Creations LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TwentySeven

One-time2
  • 3 undo sequences$0.99
  • 10 undo sequences$1.99
None

Bus Simulator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TwentySeven free?
TwentySeven is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bus Simulator free?
Bus Simulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TwentySeven or Bus Simulator have ads?
Neither TwentySeven nor Bus Simulator shows ads.

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