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.
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.
- 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
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Bus Simulator PRO 2026 | Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.4K ratings) | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 55.8% of reviews | 97.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.0 GB | 303 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | MAGEEKS SC | Hiromi Hakozaki |
Customer experience
Bus Simulator PRO 2026
Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition)
In-app purchases
Bus Simulator PRO 2026
- 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
Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition)
- 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
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