Comparison

Bus Simulator vs Real Bus 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
Currently charting
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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

Real Bus Simulator

Experience realistic bus driving with stunning graphics and dynamic weather. Pick up passengers, follow traffic rules, and complete challenging routes. Customize and upgrade your buses to become the ultimate driver.

Highlights
  • Realistic graphics and environments
  • Dynamic weather conditions
  • Multiple bus types
  • Customizable bus skins
  • Challenging routes
  • Passenger pick-up and drop-off
Features
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Immerse yourself in the ultimate bus driving experience with Real Bus Simulator! Step into the driver's seat and navigate through busy city streets, beautiful countryside routes, and challenging terrains. With stunning graphics, realistic physics, and changing weather conditions, every journey feels real. How to Play: Start Your Bus: Begin your adventure by starting your bus. Pick Up Passengers: Stop at bus stops to pick up and drop off passengers. Follow Traffic Rules: Obey traffic lights and signs to avoid accidents. Complete Routes: Finish each route on time to earn rewards. Upgrade Your Bus: Use your rewards to customize and upgrade your bus. Features: Realistic Graphics: Enjoy lifelike visuals and detailed environments. Dynamic Weather: Experience different weather conditions, from sunny days to rainy nights. Multiple Buses: Drive various types of buses, each with unique features. Customizable Skins: Personalize your bus with different skins and upgrades. Challenging Routes: Unlock and complete various routes with increasing difficulty. Whether you're navigating through rush hour traffic or enjoying a peaceful drive, Real Bus Simulator offers a fun and exciting experience for everyone. Download now and start your journey as the best bus driver on the road! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Bus Simulator4 screens
Real Bus Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bus Simulator at 4.5 against Real Bus Simulator's 1.0. Bus Simulator also leads on ratings volume (209K vs 2) and chart position (#191 vs unranked). Real Bus Simulator's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Real Bus Simulator sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 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 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bus Simulator has 209K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bus Simulator ships an update every 3 weeks, Real Bus Simulator every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Bus Simulator versus Real Bus Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBus SimulatorReal Bus Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (209K ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews55.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings209K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#191 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.8 GB323 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZuuks GamesRavkat Abdusatarov

Customer experience

Bus Simulator

All ratings209,084 ratings
Positive86.9%
Neutral4.6%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews3,220 reviews
Positive55.5%
Neutral13.2%
Negative31.3%

Real Bus Simulator

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Real Bus Simulator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
9 purchases

Real Bus Simulator

Subscriptions3
  • RemoveAds$2.997 Days
  • All Levels$4.997 Days
  • UnlockAll$5.997 Days
One-time6
  • Remove All Ads$4.99
  • Unlock All offroad Mode Levels$4.99
  • Unlock All Buses$5.99
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  • Unlock All offroad Mode Levels$9.99
  • Remove Ads$9.99
  • Unlock All Items7 variants$19.99

Questions

Is Bus Simulator free?
Bus Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Real Bus Simulator free?
Real Bus Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bus Simulator or Real Bus Simulator?
Bus Simulator is rated higher. Bus Simulator averages 4.5 out of 5 from 209K ratings, while Real Bus Simulator averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Bus Simulator or Real Bus Simulator have ads?
Both Bus Simulator and Real Bus Simulator show ads.
Which is updated more often, Bus Simulator or Real Bus Simulator?
Bus Simulator ships an update every 3 weeks, and Real Bus Simulator every 9 days. Most recently, Bus Simulator was updated on September 26, 2026 and Real Bus Simulator on August 29, 2026.

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