Comparison

Bus Simulator vs Universal Truck Simulator

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

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About

Bus Simulator

Experience realistic bus simulation with detailed city maps and officially licensed buses. Grow your own bus company by managing operations, hiring employees, and delivering passengers across diverse locations worldwide. Enjoy dynamic weather and traffic systems for an immersive driving experience.

Highlights
  • Realistic graphics and city modeling
  • Officially licensed buses
  • Intercity passenger transport
  • Bus company management
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Dynamic weather and traffic
Features
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The Road is Yours, and the Wheel is in Your Hands! Experience a unique simulation packed with realistic graphics, detailed city modeling, and officially licensed buses. Take the wheel of industry giants like Mercedes-Benz, Temsa, Setra, Scania and Marcopolo deliver top-tier passenger service across long distances. Drive through day and night, rain or shine. Every stop, every turn, and every moment is yours to control. Grow your own bus company while enjoying the thrill and challenge of intercity transport. Ready to start the engine and turn on the headlights? Your journey begins now! Can you become the greatest bus company ever? Establish your bus company and become the largest bus corporation in the world. United States, United Kingdom, China, Canada, Russia, Germany, Italy, France, Spain, Netherlands, Türkiye, South Korea, Japan, Brazil, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Philippines, South Africa, India, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Qatar, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan and more Realistic city maps and bus stations. BUS SIMULATOR GAME FEATURES - Free Multiplayer Game (Ultimate League) - You will be able to have offices in many places around the world. - Over 20 thousand cities and counties. - Passenger System will provide Social and Realistic Reactions. - Manage your own business - Hire employees and manage your company for maximum profit - 32 Amazing Coach Bus - More than 300+ original terminals. - Used Buses Market - Detailed Cockpits - Passengers might review you. - 250+ radio stations - Highway Toll roads - Realistic traffic system - Realistic weather > Rain, snow and many more. - Realistic Bus sound effects - Realistic host service. - Easy controls (Tilt, Buttons or steering wheel) - More than 25 language support Completely realistic Coach Bus Simulator. HOW TO PLAY - Start your Bus by using Start / Stop button. - On the right side of your screen, bring the shift to “D” position. - Control your Bus by using break and acceleration buttons. Attention: Drive safely and follow traffic rules in real life. Mercedes-Benz are the intellectual property of Mercedes-Benz Group AG. They are used by Zuuks Games under license. Setra and/or the design of the enclosed product are the intellectual property of Daimler Truck AG. All truck-specific/bus-specific claims, trademarks, logos and designs may be intellectual property of Daimler Truck AG and are used by Zuuks Games under license. For any inquires and opinions please contact us on help@zuuks.com. _________________________________________________________________ Official website: https://www.zuuks.com Terms & Privacy: https://www.zuuks.com/terms-privacy Follow us on TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@zuuks.games Follow us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSZ5daJft7LuWzSyjdp_8HA Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zuuks.games Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/ZuuksGames

About

Universal Truck Simulator

Experience next-gen truck simulation with detailed real-world maps of the US and Germany. Drive a variety of trucks, customize them fully, and manage your own garage. Features realistic engine sounds, a damage system, and dynamic weather.

Highlights
  • Detailed real-world maps (US & Germany)
  • European/American truck variety
  • Extensive truck and trailer customization
  • Ownable and expandable garage
  • Realistic engine sounds and wear/tear
  • Physical damage and deformation system
  • Skin maker for trucks and trailers
  • Dynamic day/night and weather system
Features
Currently charting
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Universal Truck Simulator (UTS) brings next-gen simulation experiance to mobile devices, developed with constant feedback/suggestions from players. NEW!! Enjoy traveling through the US thanks to the new real maps that we have incorporated into the game! The beautiful cities of Reno, Tahoe and Roseville are now available. Are you prepared for the new challenges and surprises that the road will bring you? Germany The game encompasses a detailed large map which is set in Wesern Germany, featuring real locations such as Munich, Rosenheim, Ebersberg, Vorderiss, Autobahn and the beautiful Bavarian mountain range. Main Features: 1. Large Map: Detailed 3D Real world locations with landmarks and long distance routes. 2. Trucks: European/American Trucks split in various axle formations (4x2,6x2,6x4 & 8x4). 3. Trailers: Wide range of European/American trailers (box, flatbed, lowboy, refrigerated, log, tanker, cattle etc..) 4. Own Garage: Players have the ability to Buy/expand their own garage with total freedom to move around inside and out. 5. Parts: All vehicles parts can be changed/upgraded such as the engine, gearbox, turbo, tyres, battery, radiator, coolant, oil, and horn. 6. Engine sounds: All engines include real sounds and performance 7. Damage system: The game features physical damage and truck body deformation on collision. vehicle parts have wear and tear system 8. Customisation: Vehicles can be fully be customised such as the color, body attachements, lights. interior customisation include change of dashboard color, steering wheel, dash lights. 9. Skin Maker: Players can create custom skins for both trucks, trailers inside the game. 10.Weather: day/night and multi weather system which includes sunshine, rain, thunder and fog. and much more

Screenshots

Bus Simulator4 screens
Universal Truck Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bus Simulator at 4.5 against Universal Truck Simulator's 3.9. Bus Simulator also leads on ratings volume (212K vs 4.6K). Universal Truck Simulator's advantage is chart position (#119 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Universal Truck Simulator sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. 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 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bus Simulator has 212K ratings behind it against 4.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 55% and 55% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bus Simulator ships an update every 3 weeks, Universal Truck Simulator monthly. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Bus Simulator versus Universal Truck Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBus SimulatorUniversal Truck Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (212K ratings) — better3.9 (4.6K ratings)
Positive reviews55.4% of reviews — better55.3% of reviews
Number of ratings212K — better4.6K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#119 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.8 GB168 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZuuks GamesInteractive360

Customer experience

Bus Simulator

All ratings209,084 ratings
Positive86.9%
Neutral4.6%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews3,285 reviews
Positive55.4%
Neutral13.2%
Negative31.4%

Universal Truck Simulator

All ratings4,592 ratings
Positive72.5%
Neutral6.7%
Negative20.8%
Written reviews952 reviews
Positive55.3%
Neutral12.9%
Negative31.8%

User reviews

Bus Simulator

From 212K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great graphics
  • 🚀 Realistic driving experience
  • 🚀 Variety of buses and customization options
  • 🚀 Real radio stations with popular music

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs with parking and letting off passengers
  • 🐛 Unrealistic AI behavior of other vehicles
  • 🐛 Sudden traffic light changes leading to fines
  • 🔋 Slow progression and difficulty earning money
  • 💬 Rude and complaining passengers

Universal Truck Simulator

From 4.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great graphics
  • 🚚 Realistic truck and trailer details
  • 👍 Ability to get out of truck and explore
  • 👍 Enjoyable off-road trails and river crossings
  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay with minimal lag

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitches causing screen issues (yellow/red pixels, blue screen)
  • 🐛 Bugs causing trucks/trailers to disappear or become unusable
  • 🐛 Issues with fueling up and controls not working properly
  • 🚦 AI traffic behaving erratically and causing crashes
  • 🔁 Repetitive map and lack of variety in jobs/destinations

Bugs and requests

Bus Simulator

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Buses getting stuck or falling through the map
  • Crashes when trying to start a route
  • Inability to sell or delete buses
  • Glitches with the radio and music playback

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add yellow traffic lights
  • Improve AI driving behavior
  • Allow selling of buses
  • Reduce cost of unlocking new terminals and countries
  • Add more bus types and customization options
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  • Implement a mini-map and automatic turn signal cancellation

Universal Truck Simulator

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Screen turning blue/yellow/red and rendering game unplayable
  • Trucks/trailers disappearing or becoming stuck in certain areas
  • Fueling up issues with buttons disappearing
  • AI traffic behaving erratically and causing crashes
  • Inability to exit truck when it's in a restricted zone

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add more American truck models (Freightliner, Peterbilt, Kenworth)
  • Introduce more trailer types (dump, car hauler, etc.)
  • Implement customization options for trucks and trailers
  • Add weather effects like snow, blizzards, and icy roads
  • Introduce a multiplayer mode for co-op or competitive play
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  • Expand the map with new regions and more diverse environments
  • Implement a freight market/stock system for dynamic job availability

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Bus Simulator

Subscriptions1
  • Ultimate League$2.991 Month
One-time9
  • Round Trip$0.99
  • 50 Gold$3.99
  • Small Package$4.99
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  • 100 Gold$4.99
  • 250 Gold$5.99
  • Medium Package$6.99
  • Large Package$8.99
  • XXX-Large Package$14.99
  • OFFER PACKAGE$39.99
10 purchases

Universal Truck Simulator

One-time10
  • Cash Bundle 1$1.99
  • Garage 1$1.99
  • Cash Bundle 2$2.99
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  • Garage 2$2.99
  • Map - Penzberg$2.99
  • Map - Augsburg$2.99
  • Cash Bundle 3$4.99
  • Garage 3$4.99
  • Cash Bundle 4$7.99
  • Cash Bundle 5$12.99

Questions

Is Bus Simulator free?
Bus Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal Truck Simulator free?
Universal Truck Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bus Simulator or Universal Truck Simulator?
Bus Simulator is rated higher. Bus Simulator averages 4.5 out of 5 from 212K ratings, while Universal Truck Simulator averages 3.9 from 4.6K ratings.
Do Bus Simulator or Universal Truck Simulator have ads?
Both Bus Simulator and Universal Truck Simulator show ads.
Which is updated more often, Bus Simulator or Universal Truck Simulator?
Bus Simulator ships an update every 3 weeks, and Universal Truck Simulator monthly. Most recently, Bus Simulator was updated on November 11, 2026 and Universal Truck Simulator on November 11, 2026.

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