# PTS vs Bus Simulator Lite

The clearest difference is rating: PTS at 4.5 against Bus Simulator Lite's 3.7. PTS also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 47%) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 86). Bus Simulator Lite's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PTS sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Bus Simulator Lite sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PTS holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PTS has 1.6K ratings behind it against 86, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of PTS's written reviews are positive against 47% of Bus Simulator Lite's.

PTS ships an update every 8 months, Bus Simulator Lite every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PTS | Bus Simulator Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pts-coach/id1493053923/reviews)** | [3.7 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-simulator-lite/id1564701696/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 86 |
| Positive reviews | **87.9% of reviews** | 46.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 149 MB | 831 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SkisoSoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/913113371) | [astragon Entertainment GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/433152241) |

## What reviewers say

### PTS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pts-coach/id1493053923)

Experience the life of a bus driver in this simulation game. Pick up passengers, deliver them to their destinations, and earn money to customize and upgrade your fleet. Enjoy a realistic driving experience with highly detailed and customizable coach buses.

**Highlights:** Realistic coach bus driving, Passenger pick-up and drop-off, Bus customization and upgrades, In-game currency for purchases, Detailed bus models

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $12000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Update 1.2 vehicles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Update 1.3 vehicle | $0.99 | one-time |
| All Colors | $1.99 | one-time |
| Update 1.1 vehicles | $1.99 | one-time |
| Update 1.4 vehicles | $1.99 | one-time |
| $30000 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Update 1.0 vehicles | $4.99 | one-time |
| $100000 | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging
- 🚀 Realistic simulation
- 💡 Detailed graphics
- 🚌 Wide variety of buses

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🚦 Unrealistic AI traffic
- 🔄 Slow acceleration and turning
- 🕰️ Long passenger boarding/deboarding times

**Reported bugs**

- Fuel icon remaining on screen after refueling
- Passengers getting stuck or not boarding properly
- Sudden loss of control and steering issues
- Black screen when entering bus depot

**Requested features**

- Add free mode
- Improve collision avoidance system
- Introduce pedestrians and more dynamic traffic
- Expand map and route options
- Add interior customization and features


### Bus Simulator Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-simulator-lite/id1564701696)

Experience realistic bus driving in a detailed city. Transport passengers, unlock new buses and routes, and build your own transport company. The Lite version offers a taste of the full game with licensed buses and missions.

**Highlights:** Drive officially licensed buses, Transport passengers in a lively city, Unlock new buses, districts, and routes, Build a public transport network, Detailed city map inspired by Northern Europe, Manage your transport company

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Some Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lots of Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Full Version | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medium Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Financial Freedom | $7.99 | one-time |
| Large Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| All-in-one Package | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Excellent graphics and visual quality
- 🚌 Realistic licensed buses with detailed design
- 🎮 Engaging gameplay mechanics and management features
- 🗺️ Detailed city map with varied routes
- 👥 Interactive NPC passengers with conversations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive paywall at level 7 limits free gameplay
- 🎮 Poor steering controls and sensitivity issues
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and game instability
- ⚙️ Unrealistic physics and acceleration/braking behavior
- 🔋 High battery consumption on mobile devices

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes during loading screen
- Crashes when creating player profile
- Crashes after 10 minutes of gameplay
- Game kicks player out randomly
- Full version purchase doesn't unlock content

**Requested features**

- Make full version free or reduce paywall level
- Add AI buses driving around the city
- Improve steering wheel mechanics with full 360-degree rotation
- Add more bus models and manufacturers
- Implement free drive/open world mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PTS free?

PTS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bus Simulator Lite free?

Bus Simulator Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PTS or Bus Simulator Lite?

PTS is rated higher. PTS averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Bus Simulator Lite averages 3.7 from 86 ratings.

### Do PTS or Bus Simulator Lite have ads?

PTS shows ads; Bus Simulator Lite does not.

### Which is updated more often, PTS or Bus Simulator Lite?

PTS ships an update every 8 months, and Bus Simulator Lite every 3 months. Most recently, PTS was updated on October 20, 2026 and Bus Simulator Lite on October 20, 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.*