# Bus Derby vs Circuit

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Circuit at 45K against Bus Derby's 1.2K. Circuit also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (97% vs 87%). Bus Derby's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bus Derby sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Circuit sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Circuit holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Circuit has 45K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Bus Derby's written reviews are positive against 97% of Circuit's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bus Derby | Circuit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-derby/id638290589/reviews) | **[4.8 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circuit-demolition-2/id1239740406/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | **45K** |
| Positive reviews | 86.8% of reviews | **96.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 243 MB | 289 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dimension Technics](https://appshunter.io/developer/372972949) | [Beer Money Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1202153796) |

## What reviewers say

### Bus Derby

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-derby/id638290589)

Experience realistic bus demolition derby action with pile-ups, crashes, and overthrows. Choose from upgradable buses and challenging tracks with dynamic AI opponents. Enjoy unique gameplay modes and improved graphics.

**Highlights:** Realistic crash physics, Unique gameplay modes, Upgradable buses, Dynamic AI opponents, Multiple tracks, Custom Race mode

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| +50% coins for 1 hour | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200,000 Coins + Ad Free | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ad Free | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500,000 Coins + Ad Free | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1,500,000 Coins + Ad Free | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3,000,000 Coins + Ad Free | $14.99 | one-time |
| 6,000,000 Coins + Ad Free | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Realistic bus physics and handling
- 🚗 Variety of buses to unlock and upgrade
- 🏆 Challenging progression through different difficulty levels
- 😊 Nostalgic and memorable childhood game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and performance issues
- 🕹️ Frustrating AI that can unfairly push or overtake players
- 💰 Lack of new content and updates in recent years
- 🔍 Repetitive track selection with limited variety
- 🤖 Unbalanced difficulty progression at higher levels

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when selecting certain tracks or buses
- Inconsistent performance and frame rate drops
- Saved progress being reset or lost unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Add online multiplayer mode to race against friends
- Introduce new buses, tracks, and difficulty levels
- Implement a custom race mode with adjustable settings
- Allow players to change character names and customize bus appearances
- Improve the checkpoint/respawn system to be more fair


### Circuit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circuit-demolition-2/id1239740406)

Experience thrilling demolition derby and banger racing in an open world. Customize and upgrade over 50 unique cars across three diverse worlds, engaging in races, derbies, and police chases. Relive your best moments with replay functionality.

**Highlights:** Demolition Derbies and Races, Open World Driving, Vehicle Upgrades and Customization, Police Chases, 50+ Unique Cars, Free Drive Mode

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Velocità | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stringer Classic | $1.99 | one-time |
| School Bus. | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lagoon | $2.99 | one-time |
| Semi Truck | $3.99 | one-time |
| Police car | $3.99 | one-time |
| Foudre | $4.99 | one-time |
| City Freedrive | $4.99 | one-time |
| Winterworld | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tank | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and good
- 👍 Good graphics
- 👍 No ads, not much people
- 👍 Great for when you have no wifi
- 👍 Awesome game, never gets old

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches, ads interrupt races
- 🐛 Loading issues, black screens

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches with races and demolition
- Inconsistent performance, crashes

**Requested features**

- Add new cars and vehicles
- Improve damage effects and realism
- Add multiplayer mode
- Introduce day-night cycles
- Reduce car prices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bus Derby free?

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

### Is Circuit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bus Derby or Circuit?

Circuit is rated higher. Bus Derby averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Circuit averages 4.8 from 45K ratings.

### Do Bus Derby or Circuit have ads?

Both Bus Derby and Circuit show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bus Derby or Circuit?

Bus Derby ships an update every 3 months, and Circuit every 3 months. Most recently, Bus Derby was updated on November 1, 2026 and Circuit on November 4, 2026.

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