Comparison

Roco NEXT Generation vs Bus Simulator Lite

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Roco NEXT Generation

This app merges real model train control with digital games, including targeted travel and logic quizzes. Players can immerse themselves in narrative worlds and extend them with craft activities, offering a unique interactive experience for families.

Highlights
  • Digital control of real model trains
  • Targeted travel games
  • Logical quizzes
  • Multiplayer games
  • Narrative-driven gameplay
  • Craft worksheets and instructions
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Roco NEXT Generation is an entirely new concept that combines the most diverse elements: The real model train can be digitally controlled by means of an app that offers various games, such as precise targeted travel or logical quizzes to be solved by one or more players. And naturally with railways always in focus. These games are part of exciting narratives, and the players can immerse in these narrative worlds; giving free reign to the power of their imagination, they can even extend them with craft worksheets and instructions. With NEXT Generation, Roco offers a whole new gateway to the exciting world of model railways for the entire family: countless hours of interactive game fun and excitement – unique in this form. Once you have downloaded the app from the store, another 600 MB will need to be downloaded. Downloading this data volume may cause additional cost depending on the tariff of your mobile network operator.

About

Bus Simulator Lite

Experience realistic bus driving in a detailed city. Transport passengers, unlock new buses and routes, and build your own transport company. The Lite version offers a taste of the full game with licensed buses and missions.

Highlights
  • Drive officially licensed buses
  • Transport passengers in a lively city
  • Unlock new buses, districts, and routes
  • Build a public transport network
  • Detailed city map inspired by Northern Europe
  • Manage your transport company
Features
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In the Bus Simulator City Ride Lite edition you can experience a first taste of the newest instalment of the Bus Simulator series. Within the Lite version you can get behind the wheel of two originally licensed buses by well-known manufacturers Setra and BYD. Enjoy the introduction to the game in four missions within the beautiful city of Havensburg. Do you like the game? Then you can easily purchase the full version through the in-App purchase to get access to all buses, missions and features! Take the driver’s seat as you transport passengers around a lively city in officially licensed buses from famous manufacturers: Alexander Dennis, Blue Bird, BYD, IVECO BUS, MAN, Mercedes-Benz, Scania, Setra, Volvo, and Vicinity Motor Corp. Drive routes and complete campaign missions to unlock even more buses, districts, and routes. Climb the career ladder and build a public transport network for your city. YOUR BUS. YOUR CITY. IN YOUR HANDS. 10 ORIGINAL BUSES FROM WORLD FAMOUS MANUFACTURERS Original, licensed buses are waiting for you! Drive 10 buses from 10 world-renowned manufacturers – from electric buses to articulated or double decker buses. Featuring manufacturers such as Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, IVECO BUS, and BYD, there is plenty of variety of buses. With detailed cockpits, you can take the driver’s seat and experience real bus driving immersion while driving YOUR BUS. TRANSPORT PEOPLE AROUND A LIVELY CITY Explore the game's very detailed and lively map! The city of Havensburg is inspired by cities in northern Europe and offers you a variety of eye-catching buildings and landscapes, including the harbor warehouse district, harbor, old town, and surrounding countryside. In such a vibrant city, people want to get around and drink coffee with friends in the old town district or visit the harbor with their family. Transporting passengers never gets boring – and perhaps they'll even share some stories with you. Now it’s your job to connect the people of YOUR CITY. MANAGE YOUR TRANSPORT COMPANY Prove your driving skills: Make it to the top and build a successful bus transport company. Progressing through the campaign unlocks even more buses, districts, and routes. Build out your transport network by driving routes to earn more Credits, purchasing more buses, and assigning more and more buses to your routes. The success of the company is IN YOUR HANDS!

Screenshots

Roco NEXT Generation4 screens
Bus Simulator Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bus Simulator Lite at 47% against Roco NEXT Generation's 0%. Bus Simulator Lite also leads on rating (3.7 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (86 vs 1). Roco NEXT Generation's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Bus Simulator Lite sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Roco NEXT Generation asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bus Simulator Lite holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bus Simulator Lite has 86 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Roco NEXT Generation's written reviews are positive against 47% of Bus Simulator Lite's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Roco NEXT Generation ships an update monthly, Bus Simulator Lite every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Roco NEXT Generation versus Bus Simulator Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoco NEXT GenerationBus Simulator Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)3.7 (86 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews46.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings186 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS5.1.1 — better15.2
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB831 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperModelleisenbahn GmbHastragon Entertainment GmbH

Customer experience

Roco NEXT Generation

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bus Simulator Lite

All ratings86 ratings
Positive65.1%
Neutral9.3%
Negative25.6%
Written reviews232 reviews
Positive46.6%
Neutral15.9%
Negative37.5%

Bugs and requests

Roco NEXT Generation

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Bus Simulator Lite

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • Game crashes during loading screen
  • Crashes when creating player profile
  • Crashes after 10 minutes of gameplay
  • Game kicks player out randomly
  • Full version purchase doesn't unlock content
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  • Duplicate charges for in-app purchases
  • Progress resets on app restart
  • Glitches cause random pedestrian collision warnings
  • Steering becomes unresponsive during gameplay
  • Game stutters and pauses repeatedly
  • Indicator detection fails inconsistently
  • Cars floating in bus stops
  • Game incompatible with certain iPad models
  • Loading screen flickers rapidly
  • Brake system malfunctions

Requested features

16 requests
  • Make full version free or reduce paywall level
  • Add AI buses driving around the city
  • Improve steering wheel mechanics with full 360-degree rotation
  • Add more bus models and manufacturers
  • Implement free drive/open world mode
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  • Add weather effects (rain, night mode)
  • Include rearview mirror functionality
  • Add cruise control feature
  • Implement separate brake and accelerator pedals
  • Add more routes and maps
  • Include double-decker buses
  • Add driver exit/enter animation
  • Implement bus washing and refueling mechanics
  • Add more vehicle variety (trucks, cars, vans)
  • Improve tilt sensitivity controls
  • Add visible speed traps with warnings

In-app purchases

None

Roco NEXT Generation

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Bus Simulator Lite

One-time8
  • Some Credits$0.99
  • Small Package$1.99
  • Lots of Credits$2.99
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  • Upgrade to Full Version$3.99
  • Medium Package$5.99
  • Financial Freedom$7.99
  • Large Package$7.99
  • All-in-one Package$12.99

Questions

Is Roco NEXT Generation free?
Roco NEXT Generation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bus Simulator Lite free?
Bus Simulator Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Roco NEXT Generation or Bus Simulator Lite?
Bus Simulator Lite is rated higher. Roco NEXT Generation averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Bus Simulator Lite averages 3.7 from 86 ratings.
Do Roco NEXT Generation or Bus Simulator Lite have ads?
Neither Roco NEXT Generation nor Bus Simulator Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Roco NEXT Generation or Bus Simulator Lite?
Roco NEXT Generation ships an update monthly, and Bus Simulator Lite every 3 months. Most recently, Roco NEXT Generation was updated on June 1, 2026 and Bus Simulator Lite on September 22, 2026.

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