# Novice Driver vs Bus Arrival 3D

The clearest difference is ads: Novice Driver at none against Bus Arrival 3D's shown. Novice Driver also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 35%) and ratings volume (29K vs 4.3K). Bus Arrival 3D's advantage is chart position (#115 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Novice Driver sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bus Arrival 3D sells 23 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 — 4.7 for Novice Driver against 4.6 for Bus Arrival 3D. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Novice Driver has 29K ratings behind it against 4.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of Novice Driver's written reviews are positive against 35% of Bus Arrival 3D's.

Novice Driver ships an update every 5 weeks, Bus Arrival 3D every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Novice Driver | Bus Arrival 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novice-driver/id1626262282/reviews)** | [4.6 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-arrival-3d/id6443757482/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 4.3K |
| Positive reviews | **53.8% of reviews** | 34.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#115** |
| Size | 259 MB | 177 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [RUBY OYUN VE YAZILIM DANISMANLIK SANAYI TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/939257836) | [Xiamen Sixcube Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/918372309) |

## What reviewers say

### Novice Driver

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novice-driver/id1626262282)

Practice driving in various scenarios and parkours to improve your skills and prepare for your driving exam. Unlock cool cars as you progress and aim for the highest score to earn your license.

**Highlights:** Drive in diverse scenarios, Practice parking skills, Improve driving experience, Unlock fastest cars, Achieve high scores, Earn driving license

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game
- 👍 Good for practice
- 💡 Helps with driving skills

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy character models
- 🔁 Repetitive levels
- 💰 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Invisible obstacles
- Stretched and glitched pedestrians
- Levels repeating after 25th level

**Requested features**

- More levels
- Offline mode
- Customization options
- Multiplayer mode


### Bus Arrival 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-arrival-3d/id6443757482)

**Currently charting:** #115 Top Free · Racing, #145 Top Grossing · Racing (US App Store)

Experience the thrill of being a bus driver in this idle and racing casual game. Pick up passengers, drive them to their destinations to earn money, and level up your skills. Explore a vibrant world and unlock new zones as you progress.

**Highlights:** Drive buses, Pick up and drop off passengers, Earn money, Level up, Explore new zones, Idle gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ad Ticket Pack 1 | $2.09 | one-time |
| RemoveAds | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gem Package 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ad Ticket Pack 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack Sale 50% | $4.99 | one-time |
| 20 Gem Pack Sale 20% | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ad Ticket Pack 3 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack Sale 20% | $7.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Deal Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Package 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack Sale 10% | $13.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack V2 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gem Package 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gem Package 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gem Package 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| 350 Gem Pack Sale 30% | $51.99 | one-time |
| Gem Package 6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 🎢 Enjoyable carnival theme
- 💰 Satisfying money-making mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Too many ads
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔁 Repetitive and limited gameplay
- 🤔 Confusing mechanics (e.g., balloon inflation)

**Reported bugs**

- Customers getting stuck and not moving
- Issues with purchased ad-removal not working as expected

**Requested features**

- More levels and content to expand the game
- Option to transfer progress between games
- Ability to spend accumulated money in meaningful ways


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Novice Driver free?

Novice Driver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bus Arrival 3D free?

Bus Arrival 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Novice Driver or Bus Arrival 3D?

Novice Driver is rated higher. Novice Driver averages 4.7 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while Bus Arrival 3D averages 4.6 from 4.3K ratings.

### Do Novice Driver or Bus Arrival 3D have ads?

Bus Arrival 3D shows ads; Novice Driver does not.

### Which is updated more often, Novice Driver or Bus Arrival 3D?

Novice Driver ships an update every 5 weeks, and Bus Arrival 3D every 2 months. Most recently, Novice Driver was updated on October 24, 2026 and Bus Arrival 3D on October 24, 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.*