Comparison

Split Flap Mobile vs Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition)

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Split Flap Mobile

Experience the nostalgic charm of a split-flap display on your mobile device. Customize timetables and use your own images for departure boards, bringing a classic visual element to your phone.

Highlights
  • Split-flap display simulation
  • Customizable timetables
  • Use personal images for departure boards
  • Nostalgic visual experience
  • Offline play
Features
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Split-Flap Display was often seen at train stations and airports. However, they have been replaced by electronic bulletin boards, and we have less opportunities to see them. Please play with Split-Flap Display in your phone to your heart's content. Also, you can edit the timetables and use your images for the departure boards.

About

Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition)

Experience driving a Japanese route bus on various themed routes. Manage fares, make announcements, and ensure safe stops to support city life. Customize your bus with different paint, designs, and sounds.

Highlights
  • Operate unique Japanese bus routes
  • Manage passenger fares and announcements
  • Customize bus paint, designs, and sounds
  • Score accuracy for stops and driving
  • Experience urban, park, and mountain routes
Features
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The latest installment in the Driver Simulator series, celebrating its 5th anniversary since its initial release, is the long-awaited “Route Bus Edition.” Based at the Ushihara Depot, you can operate a variety of uniquely themed routes: * Yumemidai Depot: An urban route passing through a university area and streets shared with trams * Kuchikawa Wharf: A route heading toward the amusement park * Business Park: An office district route behind Kuchikawa Station * Summit Observatory: A challenging route via Peace Park that includes mountainous sections 7 different bus models are available. Using in-game coins or optional purchases, you can customize: * Paint colors (5 types) * Designs (4 types) * Turn signal chimes (4 types) * LED destination sign colors (2 types) * Rear door buzzer sounds (3 types) In the game, safe driving is essential, as well as making proper stop decisions and providing onboard announcements at each bus stop.
The bus must stop within the designated area, and your accuracy is scored. Passengers may also request special fares such as “for two people” or “with a student discount.”
Operate the settings panel and handle fare adjustments accurately. Have you ever taken a route bus while traveling in Japan? Become a Japanese bus driver and support the daily lives of people in the city! Drive Japan’s unique buses and relive your journey through the scenery and sounds.

Screenshots

Split Flap Mobile4 screens
Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition) at every 6 days against Split Flap Mobile's every 4 months. Split Flap Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Split Flap Mobile sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition) sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Split Flap Mobile against 5.0 for Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition). Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 7 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Split Flap Mobile's written reviews are positive against 98% of Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Split Flap Mobile ships an update every 4 months, Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition) every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Split Flap Mobile versus Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplit Flap MobileTrain Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition)
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better97.6% of reviews
Number of ratings57 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB303 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperEiji ShimadaHiromi Hakozaki

Customer experience

Split Flap Mobile

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition)

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive97.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.4%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Split Flap Mobile

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
5 purchases

Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition)

One-time5
  • Unlock this stage2 variants$1.99
  • Unlock the point unlock system.$1.99
  • Ad-Free Play$1.99
Show 2 more
  • Unlock vehicle design change.$1.99
  • Unlock ReiwaA Bus$1.99

Questions

Is Split Flap Mobile free?
Split Flap Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition) free?
Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Split Flap Mobile or Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition)?
Split Flap Mobile and Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition) are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 7 ratings respectively.
Do Split Flap Mobile or Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition) have ads?
Both Split Flap Mobile and Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition) show ads.
Which is updated more often, Split Flap Mobile or Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition)?
Split Flap Mobile ships an update every 4 months, and Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition) every 6 days. Most recently, Split Flap Mobile was updated on October 3, 2026 and Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition) on October 16, 2026.

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