# TMC SUPERTECH vs Universal Truck Simulator

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TMC SUPERTECH at none against Universal Truck Simulator's 10. TMC SUPERTECH also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Universal Truck Simulator's advantage is ratings volume (4.6K vs 4) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal Truck Simulator sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. TMC SUPERTECH asks for nothing beyond the download.

Universal Truck Simulator holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Truck Simulator has 4.6K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of TMC SUPERTECH's written reviews are positive against 55% of Universal Truck Simulator's.

TMC SUPERTECH ships an update every 4 months, Universal Truck Simulator monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TMC SUPERTECH | Universal Truck Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tmc-supertech/id1525251881/reviews) | **[3.9 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-truck-simulator/id1632742662/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **4.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **55.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#130** |
| Size | 398 MB | 168 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [American Trucking Associations, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/821325239) | [Interactive360](https://appshunter.io/developer/1630750070) |

## What reviewers say

### TMC SUPERTECH

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tmc-supertech/id1525251881)

Experience a career in the trucking industry through an augmented reality simulation. Progress from trainee to shop owner by diagnosing and repairing tractor trailers. Monitor trucks in AR, fix them quickly, and earn revenue to customize vehicles and advance your career.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality gameplay, Truck maintenance simulation, Career progression, Shop ownership, Truck customization, AR truck monitoring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Universal Truck Simulator

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

**Currently charting:** #130 Top Grossing · Racing, #201 Top Free · 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 TMC SUPERTECH free?

TMC SUPERTECH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Universal Truck Simulator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TMC SUPERTECH or Universal Truck Simulator?

Universal Truck Simulator is rated higher. TMC SUPERTECH averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Universal Truck Simulator averages 3.9 from 4.6K ratings.

### Do TMC SUPERTECH or Universal Truck Simulator have ads?

Universal Truck Simulator shows ads; TMC SUPERTECH does not.

### Which is updated more often, TMC SUPERTECH or Universal Truck Simulator?

TMC SUPERTECH ships an update every 4 months, and Universal Truck Simulator monthly. Most recently, TMC SUPERTECH was updated on October 24, 2026 and Universal Truck Simulator on October 31, 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.*