# Bus Loop Out vs AbsurdScroller

The clearest difference is ads: AbsurdScroller at none against Bus Loop Out's shown. AbsurdScroller also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Bus Loop Out's advantage is ratings volume (131 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bus Loop Out sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and AbsurdScroller sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AbsurdScroller holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bus Loop Out has 131 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Bus Loop Out ships an update weekly, AbsurdScroller every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bus Loop Out | AbsurdScroller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-loop-out/id6752111085/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/absurdscroller/id6755346975/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **131** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 301 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Horix Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1829952574) | [Varsalus, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796641211) |

## What reviewers say

### Bus Loop Out

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-loop-out/id6752111085)

Guide colorful buses to their matching holes by tapping to release them at the right time. Avoid traffic jams and overlapping loops in this logic puzzle game. Enjoy short, fast-paced levels with no timers.

**Highlights:** Tap to release buses, Match bus color to hole color, Avoid traffic jams, Looping bus mechanics, Short, fast-paced levels, No timers or pressure

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Package 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Package 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| No ads pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Package 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Package 4 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Pack | $39.99 | one-time |


### AbsurdScroller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/absurdscroller/id6755346975)

This app generates increasingly ridiculous AI-powered news headlines and stories. It offers both random narratives and custom creation, providing a humorous escape from real-world news without anxiety.

**Highlights:** AI-generated absurd headlines, Customizable story creation, Progressive narrative escalation, AI-generated images for stories, Infinite scroll of ridiculousness, Shareable absurd stories

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Bundle Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Bundle Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Bundle Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bus Loop Out free?

Bus Loop Out is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is AbsurdScroller free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bus Loop Out or AbsurdScroller?

AbsurdScroller is rated higher. Bus Loop Out averages 4.7 out of 5 from 131 ratings, while AbsurdScroller averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Bus Loop Out or AbsurdScroller have ads?

Bus Loop Out shows ads; AbsurdScroller does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bus Loop Out or AbsurdScroller?

Bus Loop Out ships an update weekly, and AbsurdScroller every 5 days. Most recently, Bus Loop Out was updated on November 5, 2026 and AbsurdScroller on November 5, 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.*