# Button Box vs TruckSim GPS

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TruckSim GPS at 81% against Button Box's 0%. TruckSim GPS also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.0) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). Button Box's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Button Box sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TruckSim GPS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TruckSim GPS holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TruckSim GPS has 485 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Button Box's written reviews are positive against 81% of TruckSim GPS's.

Button Box ships an update every 5 months, TruckSim GPS fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Button Box | TruckSim GPS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/button-box/id6479874861/reviews) | **[4.9 (485 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trucksim-gps-ets2-and-ats-map/id6745853297/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **485** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **80.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 100 MB | 424 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mehmet Akif ERSOY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563441478) | [Cocoa Sandwich LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460489838) |

## What reviewers say

### Button Box

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/button-box/id6479874861)

Transform your mobile device into a customizable gaming control pad for your computer. Easily connect and create your own button layouts with custom icons to enhance your gaming experience and competitive edge.

**Highlights:** Connect mobile device to computer for gaming, Customizable button layouts, Use custom icons from gallery, Universal compatibility with gamepad-supported games, Transform touchscreen into a gaming control pad

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Version | $9.99 | one-time |


### TruckSim GPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trucksim-gps-ets2-and-ats-map/id6745853297)

Enhance your truck simulation experience with live GPS navigation on your mobile device. Get voice directions, lane guidance, and a detailed map for Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator. Requires a PC with the game running.

**Highlights:** Live truck tracking on mobile, Voice navigation and lane guidance, Interactive 2D/3D map, Route planner for services, Real or simulator ETA, Compatible with 300+ map mods

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TruckSim GPS Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| TruckSim GPS Pro | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Button Box free?

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

### Is TruckSim GPS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Button Box or TruckSim GPS?

TruckSim GPS is rated higher. Button Box averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while TruckSim GPS averages 4.9 from 485 ratings.

### Do Button Box or TruckSim GPS have ads?

Both Button Box and TruckSim GPS show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Button Box or TruckSim GPS?

Button Box ships an update every 5 months, and TruckSim GPS fortnightly. Most recently, Button Box was updated on November 4, 2026 and TruckSim GPS on November 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.*