# Bus Go vs Bead Loop

The clearest difference is monetization model: Bead Loop at ad-supported against Bus Go's free with in-app purchases. Bus Go's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bus Go sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Bead Loop sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Bus Go against 4.7 for Bead Loop. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 252 and 215 respectively.

Bus Go ships an update fortnightly, Bead Loop every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bus Go | Bead Loop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (252 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-gotraffic-puzzle/id6780712692/reviews) | **[4.7 (215 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bead-loop-ball-sort/id6781277703/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **252** | 215 |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 331 MB | 344 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Pop Stone Game](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875207239) | [Shoyo Mobi Tech LImited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880607863) |

## What reviewers say

### Bus Go

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-gotraffic-puzzle/id6780712692)

Engage in a strategic traffic puzzle game where you slide buses and clear congested roads to safely guide passengers. With hundreds of levels, this game offers brain-training fun for puzzle enthusiasts of all ages.

**Highlights:** Strategic bus sliding, Hundreds of challenging levels, Vibrant city graphics, Rewards and achievements, Logic and problem-solving skills, Quick gameplay sessions

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| coinpackage | $1.99 | one-time |
| Super gold | $2.99 | one-time |
| coinpackage | $4.99 | one-time |
| Power Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Speed Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| coinpackage | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADS | $9.99 | one-time |
| Booster Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $24.99 | one-time |


### Bead Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bead-loop-ball-sort/id6781277703)

A relaxing yet strategic puzzle game where you sort and match colored marbles to clear levels. Enjoy hundreds of unique challenges with easy one-tap controls and diverse game mechanics. Sharpen your color judgment and strategic skills for a satisfying experience.

**Highlights:** Easy one-tap controls, Strategic marble sorting, Diverse game mechanics, Hundreds of levels, Relaxing gameplay, Visual satisfaction

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Treasure_1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Limited Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Treasure_2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADS | $8.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Treasure_3 | $10.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Treasure_4 | $15.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank5 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank6 | $79.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank7 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bus Go free?

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

### Is Bead Loop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bus Go or Bead Loop?

Bead Loop is rated higher. Bus Go averages 4.7 out of 5 from 252 ratings, while Bead Loop averages 4.7 from 215 ratings.

### Do Bus Go or Bead Loop have ads?

Both Bus Go and Bead Loop show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bus Go or Bead Loop?

Bus Go ships an update fortnightly, and Bead Loop every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bus Go was updated on October 31, 2026 and Bead Loop on October 31, 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.*