# Bus Simulator vs Universal Truck Simulator

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Bus Simulator | Universal Truck Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (212K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-simulator-ultimate/id1461749632/reviews)** | [3.9 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-truck-simulator/id1632742662/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **212K** | 4.6K |
| Positive reviews | **55.4% of reviews** | 55.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#119** |
| Size | 1.8 GB | 168 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zuuks Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/973445339) | [Interactive360](https://appshunter.io/developer/1630750070) |

## What reviewers say

### Bus Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-simulator-ultimate/id1461749632)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ultimate League | $2.99 | per month |
| Round Trip | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Gold | $3.99 | one-time |
| Small Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| 250 Gold | $5.99 | one-time |
| Medium Package | $6.99 | one-time |
| Large Package | $8.99 | one-time |
| XXX-Large Package | $14.99 | one-time |
| OFFER PACKAGE | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Universal Truck Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-truck-simulator/id1632742662)

**Currently charting:** #119 Top Grossing · Racing (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cash Bundle 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Garage 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cash Bundle 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Garage 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Map - Penzberg | $2.99 | one-time |
| Map - Augsburg | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cash Bundle 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Garage 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cash Bundle 4 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Cash Bundle 5 | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


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