# Car Cops vs Bus Arrival 3D

Car Cops and Bus Arrival 3D both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 51% of Car Cops's written reviews are positive against 35% of Bus Arrival 3D's. Car Cops also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (24K vs 4.2K). Bus Arrival 3D's advantage is chart position (#122 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Car Cops 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 — 4.5 for Car Cops against 4.6 for Bus Arrival 3D. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Car Cops has 24K ratings behind it against 4.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of Car Cops's written reviews are positive against 35% of Bus Arrival 3D's.

Car Cops ships an update fortnightly, Bus Arrival 3D every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Car Cops | Bus Arrival 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-cops/id1629425573/reviews) | **[4.6 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-arrival-3d/id6443757482/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 4.2K |
| Positive reviews | **51.2% of reviews** | 34.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#122** |
| Size | 512 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) | [Xiamen Sixcube Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/918372309) |

## What reviewers say

### Car Cops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-cops/id1629425573)

Become a vigilant officer tasked with inspecting vehicles for illegal items. Your mission is to ensure public safety by thoroughly searching for and confiscating any contraband found. Uphold the law and keep the roads clear of illicit goods.

**Highlights:** Vehicle inspection, Contraband detection, Law enforcement role-playing, Confiscation of illegal items, Public safety enforcement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 💡 Interesting concept
- 👍 Simple and easy to understand

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Excessive ads
- 🤢 Inappropriate content for young users
- 🤯 Frequent crashes and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes after completing a level
- Door to new room after day 90 does not open
- Crashes when unlocking new room

**Requested features**

- Reduce ads or offer ad-free option
- Improve age-appropriateness of content
- Fix stability issues and bugs


### Bus Arrival 3D

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

**Currently charting:** #122 Top Free · Racing, #173 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 Car Cops free?

Car Cops 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, Car Cops or Bus Arrival 3D?

Bus Arrival 3D is rated higher. Car Cops averages 4.5 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Bus Arrival 3D averages 4.6 from 4.2K ratings.

### Do Car Cops or Bus Arrival 3D have ads?

Both Car Cops and Bus Arrival 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Car Cops or Bus Arrival 3D?

Car Cops ships an update fortnightly, and Bus Arrival 3D every 6 weeks. Most recently, Car Cops was updated on October 18, 2026 and Bus Arrival 3D on October 17, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*