Comparison

Real Bus Sim 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

Real Bus Sim

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Real Bus Sim is an immersive bus driving and transport-tycoon hybrid that puts you in control of both the wheel and the boardroom. Starting with a single coach and a limited budget, you’ll earn fares by navigating realistic city streets, then reinvest your profits to assemble a sprawling fleet. Key Gameplay Elements • Hands-On Driving • Pilot your bus along varied routes—pick up and drop off passengers, manage doors, lighting, climate control and onboard Wi-Fi. • Obey traffic laws, anticipate junctions and avoid collisions to maximize passenger satisfaction and fare income. • Business Management • Spend earnings at auctions to acquire new buses or upgrade existing vehicles. • Recruit drivers of differing skill levels and assign them to routes you’ve unlocked. • Automate services to generate steady passive revenue while you focus on strategic growth. Progression and Challenges • Unlock advanced city maps and high-traffic routes as your fleet expands. • Balance active driving (high yields, time-intensive) against autonomous operations (lower yields, hands-off). • Complete time-limited contracts and special events to earn bonuses and rare vehicle skins. Features at a Glance • Realistic physics and detailed 3D environments • Dynamic day/night cycles and weather effects • In-game economic system with auctions and driver payroll • Achievement system rewarding efficiency, safety and expansion milestones Master the art of driving, hone your managerial acumen, and watch your modest transport startup evolve into a global bus empire.

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

Real Bus Sim4 screens
Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition)4 screens

Verdict

The call

Real Bus Sim and Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition) are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Real Bus Sim sells 7 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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Real Bus Sim versus Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReal Bus SimTrain Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition)
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—97.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size398 MB303 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAlahem OUHiromi Hakozaki

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Real Bus Sim

One-time7
  • 25000 Coins$0.99
  • 50000 COINS$1.99
  • No Ads Access$2.99
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  • 100000 Coin Pack$3.99
  • Special Bundle$4.99
  • 200000 Coins$6.99
  • 500000 Coins$12.99
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
Show 2 more
  • Unlock vehicle design change.$1.99
  • Unlock ReiwaA Bus$1.99

Questions

Is Real Bus Sim free?
Real Bus Sim 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.
Do Real Bus Sim or Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition) have ads?
Both Real Bus Sim and Train Crew Sim 3 (Bus Edition) show ads.

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