Comparison

Bus Simulator PRO 2026 vs Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition)

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

Head to head
About

Bus Simulator PRO 2026

Experience next-gen city driving with realistic visuals and gameplay. Manage your bus fleet, navigate dynamic urban environments, and compete in skill-based multiplayer challenges. This simulation offers a deep career progression and extensive customization options.

Highlights
  • High-fidelity Unreal Engine graphics
  • Realistic city driving simulation
  • Dynamic weather and time of day
  • Fleet management and upgrades
  • Online multiplayer challenges
  • Extensive bus customization
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A new generation of city driving simulation. Built with Unreal Engine to deliver high fidelity visuals and a level of realism typically found only in PC titles. Bus Simulator PRO 2026: Urban Rivals continues the spirit of Train Simulator PRO USA and Truck Simulator PRO USA, bringing that same dedication to craft into a modern, living 3D city shaped by the rhythm, density and layout of real New York streets. Every route is an invitation to focus. To read traffic, to feel the weight of the vehicle, to keep the gentle flow of passengers moving through the cabin. Time of day shifts. Weather changes the mood of the streets. Light, sound and motion blend into a driving experience that feels grounded and intentional. Your journey begins with a single bus and a few simple routes. Over time, you build a fleet, unlock upgrades, refine handling and progress through a structured driving career that rewards precision, discipline and consistency. Each improvement changes how the city responds to you. Online multiplayer adds a sharper edge. Not through complexity, but through immediacy — a short, skill based challenge where real drivers meet in the same space and every decision carries weight. It is fast, competitive and quietly intense, capturing the spirit of Urban Rivals in a focused real time encounter. Customization lets you shape your fleet far beyond color. Handling profiles, interiors, performance tuning and visual upgrades allow each bus to become a reflection of your driving style. Subtle adjustments matter on crowded streets. This is a simulator for players who value authenticity. For those who appreciate the quiet tension of staying on schedule, the careful reading of traffic, the satisfaction of a well executed turn and the long arc of a growing driving career. If you want the ultimate modern city driving experience built with next gen engine technology, this is your next stop. Terms and Conditions visit: https://mageeks.com/terms.pdf Discord: https://discord.gg/ar9NayZC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Mageeks

About

Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition)

Experience driving a Japanese route bus on various themed routes. Manage fares, make announcements, and ensure safe stops to support city life. Customize your bus with different paint, designs, and sounds.

Highlights
  • Operate unique Japanese bus routes
  • Manage passenger fares and announcements
  • Customize bus paint, designs, and sounds
  • Score accuracy for stops and driving
  • Experience urban, park, and mountain routes
Features
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The latest installment in the Driver Simulator series, celebrating its 5th anniversary since its initial release, is the long-awaited “Route Bus Edition.” Based at the Ushihara Depot, you can operate a variety of uniquely themed routes: * Yumemidai Depot: An urban route passing through a university area and streets shared with trams * Kuchikawa Wharf: A route heading toward the amusement park * Business Park: An office district route behind Kuchikawa Station * Summit Observatory: A challenging route via Peace Park that includes mountainous sections 7 different bus models are available. Using in-game coins or optional purchases, you can customize: * Paint colors (5 types) * Designs (4 types) * Turn signal chimes (4 types) * LED destination sign colors (2 types) * Rear door buzzer sounds (3 types) In the game, safe driving is essential, as well as making proper stop decisions and providing onboard announcements at each bus stop.
The bus must stop within the designated area, and your accuracy is scored. Passengers may also request special fares such as “for two people” or “with a student discount.”
Operate the settings panel and handle fare adjustments accurately. Have you ever taken a route bus while traveling in Japan? Become a Japanese bus driver and support the daily lives of people in the city! Drive Japan’s unique buses and relive your journey through the scenery and sounds.

Screenshots

Bus Simulator PRO 20264 screens
Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition) at 98% against Bus Simulator PRO 2026's 56%. Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition) also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Bus Simulator PRO 2026's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Bus Simulator PRO 2026 sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition) sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition) holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bus Simulator PRO 2026 has 1.4K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Bus Simulator PRO 2026's written reviews are positive against 98% of Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bus Simulator PRO 2026 ships an update every 10 days, Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition) every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bus Simulator PRO 2026 versus Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBus Simulator PRO 2026Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.4K ratings)5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.8% of reviews97.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.4K — better8
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.0 GB303 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMAGEEKS SCHiromi Hakozaki

Customer experience

Bus Simulator PRO 2026

All ratings1,248 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral4.3%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews269 reviews
Positive55.8%
Neutral15.6%
Negative28.6%

Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition)

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive97.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.4%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Bus Simulator PRO 2026

One-time8
  • Bronze Bundle$2.99
  • Silver Bundle$4.99
  • Gold Bundle$9.99
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  • Platinum Bundle$14.99
  • Diamond Bundle$19.99
  • Elite Bundle$29.99
  • Champion Bundle$39.99
  • Ultimate Bundle$79.99
5 purchases

Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition)

One-time5
  • Unlock this stage2 variants$1.99
  • Unlock the point unlock system.$1.99
  • Ad-Free Play$1.99
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  • Unlock vehicle design change.$1.99
  • Unlock ReiwaA Bus$1.99

Questions

Is Bus Simulator PRO 2026 free?
Bus Simulator PRO 2026 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition) free?
Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bus Simulator PRO 2026 or Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition)?
Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition) is rated higher. Bus Simulator PRO 2026 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition) averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.
Do Bus Simulator PRO 2026 or Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition) have ads?
Both Bus Simulator PRO 2026 and Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition) show ads.
Which is updated more often, Bus Simulator PRO 2026 or Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition)?
Bus Simulator PRO 2026 ships an update every 10 days, and Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition) every 6 days. Most recently, Bus Simulator PRO 2026 was updated on October 30, 2026 and Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition) on October 30, 2026.

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