# Bus Simulator vs 8Cubes

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 8Cubes at 50% against Bus Simulator's 0%. 8Cubes also leads on rating (3.5 vs 2.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 8). Bus Simulator's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 2). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bus Simulator sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. 8Cubes asks for nothing beyond the download.

8Cubes holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bus Simulator has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Bus Simulator's written reviews are positive against 50% of 8Cubes's.

Bus Simulator ships an update every 5 months, 8Cubes every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bus Simulator | 8Cubes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-simulator-city-driver/id1625085772/reviews) | **[3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8cubes-sandbox-builder/id6748587348/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 408 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Craox Technologies LLP.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473554375) | [Reality Twist GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/408397897) |

## What reviewers say

### Bus Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-simulator-city-driver/id1625085772)

Experience realistic city driving by transporting passengers between stops. Choose from a variety of buses with detailed interiors and controls. Enjoy dynamic weather, traffic, and unlock new vehicles as you play.

**Highlights:** Drive 10 unique buses, Realistic city driving physics, Dynamic weather and traffic, Intuitive controls, Open world exploration, Unlockable buses, Visual bus damage

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bus Travel Lifetime Free | Free | one-time |
| Lifetime Offer pro | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Stack of coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bunch of coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| Collection of coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| Package of coins | $7.99 | one-time |


### 8Cubes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8cubes-sandbox-builder/id6748587348)

Unleash your creativity in a vibrant 3D sandbox. Build anything from castles to cities using a universe of colorful and special blocks. Enjoy intuitive controls and breathtaking visuals in a game perfect for all ages.

**Highlights:** Limitless 3D world creation, Vast collection of colorful blocks, Special and metallic block types, Intuitive touch controls, Free-build mode, Crisp 3D graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bus Simulator free?

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

### Is 8Cubes free?

8Cubes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bus Simulator or 8Cubes?

8Cubes is rated higher. Bus Simulator averages 2.3 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while 8Cubes averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Bus Simulator or 8Cubes have ads?

Bus Simulator shows ads; 8Cubes does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bus Simulator or 8Cubes?

Bus Simulator ships an update every 5 months, and 8Cubes every 10 days. Most recently, Bus Simulator was updated on October 8, 2026 and 8Cubes on October 19, 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.*