# Bus vs Space Wave Race

The clearest difference is price: Bus at Free against Space Wave Race's $2.99. Bus also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 92%). Space Wave Race's advantage is ratings volume (93 vs 3) and update cadence (every 8 months vs every 28 months). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Bus is free to download; Space Wave Race costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Bus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Wave Race has 93 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Bus's written reviews are positive against 92% of Space Wave Race's.

Bus ships an update every 28 months, Space Wave Race every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bus | Space Wave Race |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-4-life/id696110167/reviews)** | [4.7 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-wave-race/id1508525481/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **93** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 91.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 28 months | **Every 8 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#180** |
| Size | 32 MB | 274 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [John Pavlakos](https://appshunter.io/developer/696110711) | [Rising Pixel](https://appshunter.io/developer/969944811) |

## What reviewers say

### Bus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-4-life/id696110167)

This multi-level game promotes mass transit by simulating bus driving challenges. Players can reduce gas stations, convert car drivers to bus commuters, and navigate obstacle courses. It's designed to be fun for all ages while highlighting the efficiency of public transportation.

**Highlights:** Multi-level gameplay, Promotes mass transit, Reduce gas stations mini-game, Convert car drivers mini-game, Bus driving obstacle course, TV commercial rewards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Space Wave Race

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-wave-race/id1508525481)

**Currently charting:** #180 Top Paid · Racing (US App Store)

Compete in an intergalactic championship race, flying through diverse cosmic environments. Engage in battles against enemies, unlock new spaceships, and master challenging game modes. Designed for accessibility, it offers an inclusive racing experience for all players.

**Highlights:** Intergalactic championship racing, Fly through diverse cosmic environments, Listen, move, and shoot mechanics, Unlockable spaceships, Multiple challenging game modes, Fully accessible design

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bus free?

Bus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Space Wave Race free?

Space Wave Race costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bus or Space Wave Race?

Bus is rated higher. Bus averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Space Wave Race averages 4.7 from 93 ratings.

### Do Bus or Space Wave Race have ads?

Neither Bus nor Space Wave Race shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bus or Space Wave Race?

Bus ships an update every 28 months, and Space Wave Race every 8 months. Most recently, Bus was updated on November 6, 2026 and Space Wave Race on November 7, 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.*