# Public Transport Simulator vs Bus Simulator Lite

The clearest difference is rating: Public Transport Simulator at 4.6 against Bus Simulator Lite's 3.7. Public Transport Simulator also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 47%) and ratings volume (3.4K vs 86). Bus Simulator Lite's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Public Transport Simulator sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Bus Simulator Lite sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Public Transport Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Public Transport Simulator has 3.4K ratings behind it against 86, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Public Transport Simulator's written reviews are positive against 47% of Bus Simulator Lite's.

Public Transport Simulator ships an update every 2 months, Bus Simulator Lite every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Public Transport Simulator | Bus Simulator Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/public-transport-simulator/id936407606/reviews)** | [3.7 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-simulator-lite/id1564701696/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.4K** | 86 |
| Positive reviews | **85.9% of reviews** | 46.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 157 MB | 831 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SkisoSoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/913113371) | [astragon Entertainment GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/433152241) |

## What reviewers say

### Public Transport Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/public-transport-simulator/id936407606)

Experience realistic driving with multiple vehicle types and mission modes. Transport passengers as a bus or taxi driver, or compete in checkpoint races. Earn experience to unlock new vehicles, locations, upgrades, and paint jobs.

**Highlights:** Multiple vehicle types (bus, taxi, race car), Passenger transport missions, Checkpoint racing, Unlockable vehicles and locations, Vehicle upgrades and paint jobs, Realistic physics and ragdoll effects, Interior and exterior views

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 key | $0.99 | one-time |
| Double XP | $1.99 | one-time |
| All upgrades and paints | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Levels | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5 keys | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Cars | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10 keys | $2.99 | one-time |
| 20 Keys | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Outstanding & Immersive Simulation
- 🚌 Highly Detailed & Realistic Buses
- 🎮 Smooth & Responsive Controls
- 🌇 Expansive Open-World Map
- 🔍 Polished First-Person Mode

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional Glitches & Bugs
- 🚦 Traffic Light & AI Behavior Issues
- 🔍 Limited Camera Options
- 🚌 Lack of Passenger Interactions

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent Passenger Boarding/Exiting
- Unreliable Crash/Collision Detection
- Progress Loss After Extended Playtime
- Steering Wheel Sensitivity Issues

**Requested features**

- Add Passenger Mode
- Implement Tram & Train Vehicles
- Expand Map Variety & Complexity
- Improve Traffic AI & Behaviors
- Introduce Customization Options


### Bus Simulator Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-simulator-lite/id1564701696)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Some Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lots of Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Full Version | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medium Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Financial Freedom | $7.99 | one-time |
| Large Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| All-in-one Package | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Excellent graphics and visual quality
- 🚌 Realistic licensed buses with detailed design
- 🎮 Engaging gameplay mechanics and management features
- 🗺️ Detailed city map with varied routes
- 👥 Interactive NPC passengers with conversations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive paywall at level 7 limits free gameplay
- 🎮 Poor steering controls and sensitivity issues
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and game instability
- ⚙️ Unrealistic physics and acceleration/braking behavior
- 🔋 High battery consumption on mobile devices

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Public Transport Simulator free?

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

### Is Bus Simulator Lite free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Public Transport Simulator or Bus Simulator Lite?

Public Transport Simulator is rated higher. Public Transport Simulator averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Bus Simulator Lite averages 3.7 from 86 ratings.

### Do Public Transport Simulator or Bus Simulator Lite have ads?

Public Transport Simulator shows ads; Bus Simulator Lite does not.

### Which is updated more often, Public Transport Simulator or Bus Simulator Lite?

Public Transport Simulator ships an update every 2 months, and Bus Simulator Lite every 3 months. Most recently, Public Transport Simulator was updated on October 29, 2026 and Bus Simulator Lite on October 27, 2026.

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