# Bus Arrival 3D vs Level Up Bus 3D

Bus Arrival 3D and Level Up Bus 3D both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 35% of Bus Arrival 3D's written reviews are positive against 12% of Level Up Bus 3D's. Bus Arrival 3D also leads on ratings volume (4.3K vs 446) and chart position (#108 vs unranked). Level Up Bus 3D's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bus Arrival 3D sells 23 one-off in-app purchases and Level Up Bus 3D sells 18 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 — 4.6 for Bus Arrival 3D against 4.7 for Level Up Bus 3D. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bus Arrival 3D has 4.3K ratings behind it against 446, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 35% of Bus Arrival 3D's written reviews are positive against 12% of Level Up Bus 3D's.

Bus Arrival 3D ships an update every 2 months, Level Up Bus 3D every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bus Arrival 3D | Level Up Bus 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-arrival-3d/id6443757482/reviews) | **[4.7 (446 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/level-up-bus-3d/id6446557341/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 446 |
| Positive reviews | **34.5% of reviews** | 11.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#108** | — |
| Size | 177 MB | 176 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Xiamen Sixcube Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/918372309) | [Xiamen Sixcube Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/918372309) |

## What reviewers say

### Bus Arrival 3D

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

**Currently charting:** #108 Top Free · Racing, #172 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


### Level Up Bus 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/level-up-bus-3d/id6446557341)

Experience a thrilling blend of racing and theme park management. Overtake opponents, collect passengers, and build your dream theme park with exciting rides and attractions.

**Highlights:** Hold to overtake, release to return to lane, Avoid high-level vehicles, devour green vehicles, Pick up passengers, Reach the theme park, Manage theme park, Construct rides and attractions

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RemoveAds | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gem Package 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| 20 Gem Pack Sale 20% | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack Sale 50% | $4.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack Sale 20% | $7.99 | one-time |
| Gem Package 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack Sale 20% | $11.99 | 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 Package 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 230 Gem Pack Sale 20% | $39.99 | 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 |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bus Arrival 3D free?

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

### Is Level Up Bus 3D free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bus Arrival 3D or Level Up Bus 3D?

Level Up Bus 3D is rated higher. Bus Arrival 3D averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Level Up Bus 3D averages 4.7 from 446 ratings.

### Do Bus Arrival 3D or Level Up Bus 3D have ads?

Both Bus Arrival 3D and Level Up Bus 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bus Arrival 3D or Level Up Bus 3D?

Bus Arrival 3D ships an update every 2 months, and Level Up Bus 3D every 2 weeks. Most recently, Bus Arrival 3D was updated on October 19, 2026 and Level Up Bus 3D on October 17, 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.*