# PTS vs Bus Simulator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PTS at 88% against Bus Simulator's 22%. PTS also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Bus Simulator's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 8 months) and chart position (#186 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PTS sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Bus Simulator sells 27 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PTS holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 4.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of PTS's written reviews are positive against 22% of Bus Simulator's.

PTS ships an update every 8 months, Bus Simulator every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PTS | Bus Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pts-coach/id1493053923/reviews)** | [4.1 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-simulator-world/id1627435004/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K | **4.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **87.9% of reviews** | 22.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#186** |
| Size | 149 MB | 2.8 GB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SkisoSoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/913113371) | [Sir Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1504136162) |

## 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-simulator-world/id1627435004)

**Currently charting:** #186 Top Free · Racing (US App Store)

Experience realistic bus driving with endless customization options and a vast open world. Enjoy multiplayer modes and advanced physics for an immersive simulation. Design your dream bus and level up to become the king of the road.

**Highlights:** Realistic driving physics, Endless bus customization, Huge open world map, Multiplayer online mode, Live passenger feedback, Day/night cycle and realistic sounds

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

**In-app purchases (27)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| 3 Days Free Trial | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Car 010 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Car 040 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Car 050 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Car 080 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 Cash | $0.99 | one-time |
| Car 170 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Game | $1.99 | one-time |
| Car 090 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Car 130 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Car 160 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Car 085 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Car 200 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Car 210 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Deck Of Cash | $4.99 | one-time |
| Car 220 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1 Gold Bar | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pile Of Cash | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3 Gold Bar | $9.99 | one-time |
| Car 150 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pallet Of Cash | $19.99 | one-time |
| VIP Concept Bus | $39.99 | one-time |
| A TON OF CASH | $39.99 | one-time |
| Car 230 | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Realistic simulation
- 🚌 Variety of bus models
- 🎨 Nice graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall to access core features
- 📺 Excessive ads that interrupt gameplay
- 🚗 Unrealistic AI driver behavior

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when ads are displayed
- Buses continue moving during ads, causing crashes
- Glitches that teleport bus to wrong location

**Requested features**

- More bus models and customization options
- Ability to pause game during ads
- Improved traffic simulation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PTS free?

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

### Is Bus Simulator free?

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

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

PTS is rated higher. PTS averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Bus Simulator averages 4.1 from 4.3K ratings.

### Do PTS or Bus Simulator have ads?

Both PTS and Bus Simulator show ads.

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

PTS ships an update every 8 months, and Bus Simulator every 5 weeks. Most recently, PTS was updated on October 26, 2026 and Bus Simulator on October 27, 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.*