# Train Games vs Bus Upgrade Simulator

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bus Upgrade Simulator at weekly against Train Games's every 2 months. Bus Upgrade Simulator also leads on review sentiment (26% vs 13%). Train Games's advantage is ratings volume (8.2K vs 996). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Train Games sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Bus Upgrade Simulator sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Train Games against 4.5 for Bus Upgrade Simulator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Train Games has 8.2K ratings behind it against 996, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 13% of Train Games's written reviews are positive against 26% of Bus Upgrade Simulator's.

Train Games ships an update every 2 months, Bus Upgrade Simulator weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Train Games | Bus Upgrade Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (8.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-games-train-simulator/id1620117630/reviews)** | [4.5 (996 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-upgrade-simulator/id6740266526/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.2K** | 996 |
| Positive reviews | 13.3% of reviews | **26.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 238 MB | 314 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Muhammad Hussain](https://appshunter.io/developer/1618422333) | [Skyloft Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1718897492) |

## What reviewers say

### Train Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-games-train-simulator/id1620117630)

Experience realistic train driving in a 3D city environment. Pick up and drop off passengers between stations, manage cargo transport, and race high-speed trains. Navigate tracks carefully to avoid crashes and enjoy a thrilling simulation.

**Highlights:** Passenger transport, Cargo transport, Realistic 3D driving, Multiple train types, Train station parking, High-speed racing

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Train | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Levels | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro pack - 500K coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| Rare pack - 700K | $9.99 | one-time |
| Legendry pack - 1000K coins | $12.99 | one-time |
| Elite pack -1500K coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Get Everything - | $31.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast gameplay
- 🎮 Fun game mechanics
- 💡 Interesting train-related content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Excessive ads
- 💰 Paid ad removal not working as expected
- 🕰️ Long ad wait times disrupting gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Audio issues causing crashes
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- Cargo/freight transportation feature
- More control options for trains


### Bus Upgrade Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-upgrade-simulator/id6740266526)

Build a transport empire by driving, upgrading, and managing a fleet of buses. Start with a small vehicle and expand to a full-size bus operation, optimizing routes and earnings.

**Highlights:** Realistic driving experience, Upgrade and unlock buses, Manage fuel, speed, and demand, Customize fleet for efficiency, Earn money and build business

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Money Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medium Money Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Money Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Vehicle 1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Extra Large Money Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Vehicle 2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Money Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Giant Money Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Vehicle 3 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Vehicle 4 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast
- 👍 Looks great
- ❤️ Love it
- 👍 Nice

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🔍 Ad greed outweighs enjoyment
- 🔍 Too many ads, not enough gameplay
- 🔍 Boring, just press gas

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't play as shown in ad
- Crashes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Train Games free?

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

### Is Bus Upgrade Simulator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Train Games or Bus Upgrade Simulator?

Train Games is rated higher. Train Games averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.2K ratings, while Bus Upgrade Simulator averages 4.5 from 996 ratings.

### Do Train Games or Bus Upgrade Simulator have ads?

Both Train Games and Bus Upgrade Simulator show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Train Games or Bus Upgrade Simulator?

Train Games ships an update every 2 months, and Bus Upgrade Simulator weekly. Most recently, Train Games was updated on October 15, 2026 and Bus Upgrade Simulator on October 14, 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.*