# Subway Simulator 3D vs Bus Simulator

The clearest difference is price: Subway Simulator 3D at Free against Bus Simulator's $3.99. Subway Simulator 3D also leads on ratings volume (5.3K vs 49). Bus Simulator's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (54% vs 26%). On rating, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Subway Simulator 3D is free to download; Bus Simulator costs $3.99 up front. Subway Simulator 3D sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Bus Simulator sells 7 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 — 3.9 for Subway Simulator 3D against 3.9 for Bus Simulator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subway Simulator 3D has 5.3K ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 26% of Subway Simulator 3D's written reviews are positive against 54% of Bus Simulator's.

Subway Simulator 3D ships an update every 3 weeks, Bus Simulator monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subway Simulator 3D | Bus Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [3.9 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-simulator-3d-driving/id818269124/reviews) | **[3.9 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-simulator/id1563906582/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.3K** | 49 |
| Positive reviews | 26.0% of reviews | **54.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 568 MB | 806 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simulators Live, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1195044263) | [astragon Entertainment GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/433152241) |

## What reviewers say

### Subway Simulator 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-simulator-3d-driving/id818269124)

Experience the thrill of driving trains across diverse global subway systems. Explore realistic routes, manage passengers, and develop your career as a train driver. Customize your experience with AI-generated elements and adhere to traffic rules to avoid fines.

**Highlights:** Control trains from around the world, Visit different countries and explore routes, Realistic subway stations and routes, Develop a subway driver career, Manage passengers and follow traffic rules, AI customization for cabin and driver appearance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Сars, cities, stations & gold | $11.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| VIP + No Ads Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| 3 Month Subscription | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| All Cities Subscription | $22.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Subscription | $39.99 | per month |
| Disable Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| VIP Status | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sale Trains Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2 New Cities Pack | $15.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 🚀 Very realistic
- 🚀 Awesome trains
- 👍 Passenger mode is fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Spinning trains
- 🐛 Crashing issues
- 🐛 Speed limit glitches
- 💰 Too many paid features
- 💰 Expensive subscriptions

**Reported bugs**

- Trains spinning at stations
- Crashes and collisions
- Speed limit issues
- Subscription screen not dismissible
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add more train models and cities
- Improve passenger mode experience
- Reduce subscription requirements
- Fix bugs and glitches
- Improve AI train behavior


### Bus Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-simulator/id1563906582)

Step into the driver's seat and transport passengers across a vibrant, detailed city in officially licensed buses. Complete missions to unlock new vehicles, routes, and districts, and build your own public transport empire.

**Highlights:** Officially licensed buses from famous manufacturers, Detailed and lively city map inspired by Northern Europe, Campaign missions to unlock content, Build and manage a transport company, Variety of bus types (electric, articulated, double-decker), Immersive cockpit experience

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Some Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lots of Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Large Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| Financial Freedom | $7.99 | one-time |
| All-in-one Package | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subway Simulator 3D free?

Subway Simulator 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bus Simulator free?

Bus Simulator costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Subway Simulator 3D or Bus Simulator?

Bus Simulator is rated higher. Subway Simulator 3D averages 3.9 out of 5 from 5.3K ratings, while Bus Simulator averages 3.9 from 49 ratings.

### Do Subway Simulator 3D or Bus Simulator have ads?

Subway Simulator 3D shows ads; Bus Simulator does not.

### Which is updated more often, Subway Simulator 3D or Bus Simulator?

Subway Simulator 3D ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bus Simulator monthly. Most recently, Subway Simulator 3D was updated on October 22, 2026 and Bus Simulator on October 19, 2026.

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