# Bus Simulator vs Bus Simulator Driver 3D

The clearest difference is rating: Bus Simulator at 4.1 against Bus Simulator Driver 3D's 2.6. Bus Simulator also leads on ratings volume (4.1K vs 38) and review sentiment (23% vs 0%). Bus Simulator Driver 3D's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 27). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bus Simulator sells 27 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Bus Simulator Driver 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bus Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bus Simulator has 4.1K ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Bus Simulator's written reviews are positive against 0% of Bus Simulator Driver 3D's.

Bus Simulator ships an update every 5 weeks, Bus Simulator Driver 3D every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bus Simulator | Bus Simulator Driver 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-simulator-world/id1627435004/reviews)** | [2.6 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-simulator-driver-3d/id1641649061/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.1K** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | **22.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#191** | — |
| Size | 2.8 GB | 198 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sir Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1504136162) | [Hamza Munawar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639868595) |

## What reviewers say

### Bus Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-simulator-world/id1627435004)

**Currently charting:** #191 Top Free · Racing (US App Store)

Experience realistic bus driving with endless customization options and a vast open world. Enjoy multiplayer modes and advanced physics for an immersive simulation. Design your dream bus and level up to become the king of the road.

**Highlights:** Realistic driving physics, Endless bus customization, Huge open world map, Multiplayer online mode, Live passenger feedback, Day/night cycle and realistic sounds

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

**In-app purchases (27)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| 3 Days Free Trial | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Car 010 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Car 040 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Car 050 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Car 080 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 Cash | $0.99 | one-time |
| Car 170 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Game | $1.99 | one-time |
| Car 090 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Car 130 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Car 160 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Car 085 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Car 200 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Car 210 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Deck Of Cash | $4.99 | one-time |
| Car 220 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1 Gold Bar | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pile Of Cash | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3 Gold Bar | $9.99 | one-time |
| Car 150 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pallet Of Cash | $19.99 | one-time |
| VIP Concept Bus | $39.99 | one-time |
| A TON OF CASH | $39.99 | one-time |
| Car 230 | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Realistic simulation
- 🚌 Variety of bus models
- 🎨 Nice graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall to access core features
- 📺 Excessive ads that interrupt gameplay
- 🚗 Unrealistic AI driver behavior

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when ads are displayed
- Buses continue moving during ads, causing crashes
- Glitches that teleport bus to wrong location

**Requested features**

- More bus models and customization options
- Ability to pause game during ads
- Improved traffic simulation


### Bus Simulator Driver 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-simulator-driver-3d/id1641649061)

Experience an offroad bus driving simulator with challenging missions to pick up and drop passengers. Explore scenic mountain landscapes and enjoy a realistic driving experience. This game offers an offline adventure to learn bus driving across various scenarios.

**Highlights:** Offroad bus driving simulation, Passenger pick-up and drop-off missions, Explore mountain landscapes, Offline gameplay, Realistic driving experience, Challenging missions

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bus Simulator free?

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

### Is Bus Simulator Driver 3D free?

Bus Simulator Driver 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Bus Simulator is rated higher. Bus Simulator averages 4.1 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while Bus Simulator Driver 3D averages 2.6 from 38 ratings.

### Do Bus Simulator or Bus Simulator Driver 3D have ads?

Both Bus Simulator and Bus Simulator Driver 3D show ads.

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

Bus Simulator ships an update every 5 weeks, and Bus Simulator Driver 3D every 2 months. Most recently, Bus Simulator was updated on October 17, 2026 and Bus Simulator Driver 3D on October 8, 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.*