# Bus Simulator vs Real Bus Simulator

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bus Simulator | Real Bus Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (209K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-simulator-ultimate/id1461749632/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-bus-simulator-ultimate/id6526469923/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **209K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 55.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#191** | — |
| Size | 1.8 GB | 323 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zuuks Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/973445339) | [Ravkat Abdusatarov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837397039) |

## What reviewers say

### Bus Simulator

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

**Currently charting:** #191 Top Free · Simulation (US App Store)

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


### Real Bus Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-bus-simulator-ultimate/id6526469923)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RemoveAds | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| All Levels | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| UnlockAll | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove All Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All offroad Mode Levels | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Buses | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All offroad Mode Levels | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Items | $19.99 | one-time |


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