Comparison

Glow Control vs Real Bus Sim

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Glow Control

Guide aircraft to their runways in this addictive line-drawing air traffic control game. Test your skills with multiple maps and enjoy stunning HD graphics. It's a challenging and engaging experience for aviation enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Line-draw air traffic control gameplay
  • Multiple maps
  • HD graphics with particle systems
  • Retina and full iPad support
  • 60 FPS framerates
  • Game Center integration
Features
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Are you the right person to guide aircrafts to their runway? Now you can prove it with Glow Control! Glow Control is an addictive line-draw air traffic control game for your iPhone, iPod or iPad. But don´t tell us we didn´t warn you. It´s really addictive. It features: + Three Maps (more coming soon) + HD graphics (incl. particle-systems) with retina- and full iPad-support + steady framerates with 60 FPS on most devices + Full "Game Center"-support And it´s free!

About

Real Bus Sim

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Real Bus Sim is an immersive bus driving and transport-tycoon hybrid that puts you in control of both the wheel and the boardroom. Starting with a single coach and a limited budget, you’ll earn fares by navigating realistic city streets, then reinvest your profits to assemble a sprawling fleet. Key Gameplay Elements • Hands-On Driving • Pilot your bus along varied routes—pick up and drop off passengers, manage doors, lighting, climate control and onboard Wi-Fi. • Obey traffic laws, anticipate junctions and avoid collisions to maximize passenger satisfaction and fare income. • Business Management • Spend earnings at auctions to acquire new buses or upgrade existing vehicles. • Recruit drivers of differing skill levels and assign them to routes you’ve unlocked. • Automate services to generate steady passive revenue while you focus on strategic growth. Progression and Challenges • Unlock advanced city maps and high-traffic routes as your fleet expands. • Balance active driving (high yields, time-intensive) against autonomous operations (lower yields, hands-off). • Complete time-limited contracts and special events to earn bonuses and rare vehicle skins. Features at a Glance • Realistic physics and detailed 3D environments • Dynamic day/night cycles and weather effects • In-game economic system with auctions and driver payroll • Achievement system rewarding efficiency, safety and expansion milestones Master the art of driving, hone your managerial acumen, and watch your modest transport startup evolve into a global bus empire.

Screenshots

Glow Control4 screens
Real Bus Sim4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Glow Control at none against Real Bus Sim's shown. Glow Control also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Glow Control sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Real Bus Sim sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Glow Control versus Real Bus Sim: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlow ControlReal Bus Sim
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (194 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings194 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 68 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB398 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSprakelsoft GmbHAlahem OU

Bugs and requests

Glow Control

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game not continuing after pause
  • Google advertisement white box still comes on and stays while covering the bottom of screen

Requested features

7 requests
  • More maps
  • More planes
  • Less planes
  • Fix game not continuing after pause
  • More runway configurations
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  • More levels
  • Add instructions

Real Bus Sim

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Glow Control

One-time1
  • Remove ads!$0.99
7 purchases

Real Bus Sim

One-time7
  • 25000 Coins$0.99
  • 50000 COINS$1.99
  • No Ads Access$2.99
Show 4 more
  • 100000 Coin Pack$3.99
  • Special Bundle$4.99
  • 200000 Coins$6.99
  • 500000 Coins$12.99

Questions

Is Glow Control free?
Glow Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Real Bus Sim free?
Real Bus Sim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Glow Control or Real Bus Sim have ads?
Real Bus Sim shows ads; Glow Control does not.

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