# Nica Bird vs Bus Simulator

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nica Bird at none against Bus Simulator's 17. Nica Bird also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 68%). Bus Simulator's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (24K vs 16). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bus Simulator sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Nica Bird asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bus Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bus Simulator has 24K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 91% of Nica Bird's written reviews are positive against 68% of Bus Simulator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nica Bird | Bus Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nica-bird/id867730515/reviews) | **[4.6 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-simulator-evo/id959865119/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **24K** |
| Positive reviews | **90.9% of reviews** | 68.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | — | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#77** |
| Size | 10 MB | 2.5 GB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **15.0** |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Marcos Ortega](https://appshunter.io/developer/851926877) | [Alexandru Marusac](https://appshunter.io/developer/639579812) |

## What reviewers say

### Nica Bird

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nica-bird/id867730515)

Fly as far as you can as a Guardabarranco, exploring diverse scenarios inspired by Nicaragua. Record your gameplay and share it on social media.

**Highlights:** Endless flying gameplay, Explore Nicaraguan landscapes, Record gameplay, Share on social media, Inspired by popular games

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bus Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-simulator-evo/id959865119)

**Currently charting:** #77 Top Grossing · Racing, #107 Top Free · Racing (US App Store)

Experience realistic city driving as a bus driver. Choose from various bus types, customize them, and complete routes in diverse global locations. Enjoy career, free-ride, and multiplayer modes with detailed interiors and advanced physics.

**Highlights:** Realistic global maps, Variety of bus types, Bus customization, Career, Free-ride, and Multiplayer modes, Detailed interiors, Bus company management

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| 200.000 money + 350 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Winter Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| 250.000 money + 450 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Get 50,000 money! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Get 200 coins! | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all levels! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Get 100,000 money! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Get this articulated bus now! | $6.99 | one-time |
| Get 500 coins! | $7.99 | one-time |
| Get this articulated bus now! | $7.99 | one-time |
| Get 250,000 money! | $9.99 | one-time |
| Get 1000 coins! | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Realistic and detailed graphics
- 🚌 Variety of bus models and customization options
- 👍 Immersive driving experience
- 🎨 Ability to customize bus with company logo and name

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Buses and upgrades are very expensive
- 🚦 Sensitive braking system and strict penalties
- 🚗 Unrealistic and aggressive AI traffic behavior
- 🛑 Certain routes locked behind specific bus types

**Reported bugs**

- Game progress and purchases not carrying over between updates
- Crashes and glitches when switching between game modes
- Inconsistent performance and loading issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add more cities and countries to drive in
- Introduce a free roam mode with open doors
- Implement a fuel system and refueling stations
- Add more interactive features like wheelchair ramps
- Improve traffic light and stop sign detection


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nica Bird free?

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

### Is Bus Simulator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Nica Bird or Bus Simulator?

Bus Simulator is rated higher. Nica Bird averages 4.2 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Bus Simulator averages 4.6 from 24K ratings.

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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.*