Comparison

Bus Simulator Lite vs OrbiQuest

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 Lite

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
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In the Bus Simulator City Ride Lite edition you can experience a first taste of the newest instalment of the Bus Simulator series. Within the Lite version you can get behind the wheel of two originally licensed buses by well-known manufacturers Setra and BYD. Enjoy the introduction to the game in four missions within the beautiful city of Havensburg. Do you like the game? Then you can easily purchase the full version through the in-App purchase to get access to all buses, missions and features! Take the driver’s seat as you transport passengers around a lively city in officially licensed buses from famous manufacturers: Alexander Dennis, Blue Bird, BYD, IVECO BUS, MAN, Mercedes-Benz, Scania, Setra, Volvo, and Vicinity Motor Corp. Drive routes and complete campaign missions to unlock even more buses, districts, and routes. Climb the career ladder and build a public transport network for your city. YOUR BUS. YOUR CITY. IN YOUR HANDS. 10 ORIGINAL BUSES FROM WORLD FAMOUS MANUFACTURERS Original, licensed buses are waiting for you! Drive 10 buses from 10 world-renowned manufacturers – from electric buses to articulated or double decker buses. Featuring manufacturers such as Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, IVECO BUS, and BYD, there is plenty of variety of buses. With detailed cockpits, you can take the driver’s seat and experience real bus driving immersion while driving YOUR BUS. TRANSPORT PEOPLE AROUND A LIVELY CITY Explore the game's very detailed and lively map! The city of Havensburg is inspired by cities in northern Europe and offers you a variety of eye-catching buildings and landscapes, including the harbor warehouse district, harbor, old town, and surrounding countryside. In such a vibrant city, people want to get around and drink coffee with friends in the old town district or visit the harbor with their family. Transporting passengers never gets boring – and perhaps they'll even share some stories with you. Now it’s your job to connect the people of YOUR CITY. MANAGE YOUR TRANSPORT COMPANY Prove your driving skills: Make it to the top and build a successful bus transport company. Progressing through the campaign unlocks even more buses, districts, and routes. Build out your transport network by driving routes to earn more Credits, purchasing more buses, and assigning more and more buses to your routes. The success of the company is IN YOUR HANDS!

About

OrbiQuest

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OrbiQuest – The Ultimate General Knowledge Trivia Game Explore the world one question at a time! OrbiQuest is a fun and engaging **general knowledge trivia game** that challenges players with exciting quizzes across **9 unique categories**. Whether you love science, history, geography, entertainment, or a little bit of everything, every quest is a chance to learn something new while having fun. ***** Every Quest is a New Adventure ***** Each quest features **9 carefully crafted trivia questions**—one from each category: * Science * Geography * History * Art * Literature * Entertainment * Sports * Technology * Random No two adventures are exactly alike, giving you a balanced mix of topics every time you play. ***** Challenge Quests ***** Take on themed Challenge Quests featuring everything from ancient civilizations and world geography to blockbuster movies, famous inventions, space exploration, music, fantasy, and more. New challenges are added regularly to keep your trivia experience fresh. ***** Seasonal Quests ***** Celebrate holidays and special events with limited-time Seasonal Quests featuring exclusive trivia and unique themes throughout the year. ***** Thousands of Trivia Questions ***** Expand your knowledge with thousands of carefully written **general knowledge quiz** questions designed to entertain, educate, and challenge players of every skill level. Whether you're new to trivia games or a seasoned quiz expert, there's always something new to discover. ***** Why You'll Love OrbiQuest ***** • General knowledge trivia across 9 categories • Every quest includes 9 diverse questions • Thousands of unique trivia and quiz questions • Regular Challenge Quests with new themes • Seasonal events and exclusive content • Beautiful images that bring each question to life • Relaxing background music for a cozy experience • Play at your own pace—no timers or pressure • Learn fascinating facts while having fun Whether you're looking for a quick brain workout, a relaxing quiz before bed, or a challenging general knowledge game to test your skills, OrbiQuest has a quest waiting for you. Download OrbiQuest today and discover why learning has never been so much fun. Every quest is a new adventure, and every question brings you one step closer to becoming a true trivia master.

Screenshots

Bus Simulator Lite4 screens
OrbiQuest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Bus Simulator Lite at none against OrbiQuest's shown. Bus Simulator Lite also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 Lite sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and OrbiQuest sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bus Simulator Lite ships an update every 3 months, OrbiQuest every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bus Simulator Lite versus OrbiQuest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBus Simulator LiteOrbiQuest
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (86 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews46.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings86 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size831 MB244 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developerastragon Entertainment GmbHAstraTek, LLC

Bugs and requests

Bus Simulator Lite

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • 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
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  • Duplicate charges for in-app purchases
  • Progress resets on app restart
  • Glitches cause random pedestrian collision warnings
  • Steering becomes unresponsive during gameplay
  • Game stutters and pauses repeatedly
  • Indicator detection fails inconsistently
  • Cars floating in bus stops
  • Game incompatible with certain iPad models
  • Loading screen flickers rapidly
  • Brake system malfunctions

Requested features

16 requests
  • 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
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  • Add weather effects (rain, night mode)
  • Include rearview mirror functionality
  • Add cruise control feature
  • Implement separate brake and accelerator pedals
  • Add more routes and maps
  • Include double-decker buses
  • Add driver exit/enter animation
  • Implement bus washing and refueling mechanics
  • Add more vehicle variety (trucks, cars, vans)
  • Improve tilt sensitivity controls
  • Add visible speed traps with warnings

OrbiQuest

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Bus Simulator Lite

One-time8
  • Some Credits$0.99
  • Small Package$1.99
  • Lots of Credits$2.99
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  • Upgrade to Full Version$3.99
  • Medium Package$5.99
  • Financial Freedom$7.99
  • Large Package$7.99
  • All-in-one Package$12.99
9 purchases

OrbiQuest

One-time9
  • 100 coins$0.99
  • 250 coins$1.99
  • 500 coins$2.99
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  • 1000 coins$4.99
  • 2500 coins$9.99
  • 5000 coins$17.99
  • Gold Pack$24.99
  • Premium Pack$49.99
  • Gold Pack$99.99

Questions

Is Bus Simulator Lite free?
Bus Simulator Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OrbiQuest free?
OrbiQuest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bus Simulator Lite or OrbiQuest have ads?
OrbiQuest shows ads; Bus Simulator Lite does not.
Which is updated more often, Bus Simulator Lite or OrbiQuest?
Bus Simulator Lite ships an update every 3 months, and OrbiQuest every 7 months. Most recently, Bus Simulator Lite was updated on October 15, 2026 and OrbiQuest on October 3, 2026.

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