Comparison

Public Transport Simulator vs Bus Simulator PRO 2026

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

Head to head
About

Public Transport Simulator

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
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Jump behind the steering wheel in this driving simulator. There are three different types of missions, depending on what type of vehicle you choose. Choose one of many buses to transport passengers around the city. Jump in as a taxi driver and give a lift to clients waving their hands around the city. Choosing a race car, opens up Checkpoint racing tracks in the city. For each customer serviced or race finished, you get experience points, which unlock additional vehicles and locations. For each vehicle there are unlockable upgrades and paint jobs. Upgrades and paint jobs are unlocked simply by earning experience with that vehicle. Drive carefully! When you crash, passengers fall and you lose experience. • Fully modeled 3D environments and vehicles. • Interior and exterior view with free look. • Realistic physics and ragdoll. • Accident replays with screenshot possibility. • Different control options. • Bus driving. • Taxi driving. • Van driving. • Bonus cars and races. • Leaderboards.

About

Bus Simulator PRO 2026

Experience next-gen city driving with realistic visuals and gameplay. Manage your bus fleet, navigate dynamic urban environments, and compete in skill-based multiplayer challenges. This simulation offers a deep career progression and extensive customization options.

Highlights
  • High-fidelity Unreal Engine graphics
  • Realistic city driving simulation
  • Dynamic weather and time of day
  • Fleet management and upgrades
  • Online multiplayer challenges
  • Extensive bus customization
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A new generation of city driving simulation. Built with Unreal Engine to deliver high fidelity visuals and a level of realism typically found only in PC titles. Bus Simulator PRO 2026: Urban Rivals continues the spirit of Train Simulator PRO USA and Truck Simulator PRO USA, bringing that same dedication to craft into a modern, living 3D city shaped by the rhythm, density and layout of real New York streets. Every route is an invitation to focus. To read traffic, to feel the weight of the vehicle, to keep the gentle flow of passengers moving through the cabin. Time of day shifts. Weather changes the mood of the streets. Light, sound and motion blend into a driving experience that feels grounded and intentional. Your journey begins with a single bus and a few simple routes. Over time, you build a fleet, unlock upgrades, refine handling and progress through a structured driving career that rewards precision, discipline and consistency. Each improvement changes how the city responds to you. Online multiplayer adds a sharper edge. Not through complexity, but through immediacy — a short, skill based challenge where real drivers meet in the same space and every decision carries weight. It is fast, competitive and quietly intense, capturing the spirit of Urban Rivals in a focused real time encounter. Customization lets you shape your fleet far beyond color. Handling profiles, interiors, performance tuning and visual upgrades allow each bus to become a reflection of your driving style. Subtle adjustments matter on crowded streets. This is a simulator for players who value authenticity. For those who appreciate the quiet tension of staying on schedule, the careful reading of traffic, the satisfaction of a well executed turn and the long arc of a growing driving career. If you want the ultimate modern city driving experience built with next gen engine technology, this is your next stop. Terms and Conditions visit: https://mageeks.com/terms.pdf Discord: https://discord.gg/ar9NayZC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Mageeks

Screenshots

Public Transport Simulator4 screens
Bus Simulator PRO 20264 screens

Verdict

The call

Public Transport Simulator and Bus Simulator PRO 2026 both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Public Transport Simulator's written reviews are positive against 56% of Bus Simulator PRO 2026's. Public Transport Simulator also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Bus Simulator PRO 2026's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Public Transport Simulator sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Bus Simulator PRO 2026 sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Public Transport Simulator against 4.6 for Bus Simulator PRO 2026. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.4K and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Public Transport Simulator's written reviews are positive against 56% of Bus Simulator PRO 2026's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Public Transport Simulator ships an update every 2 months, Bus Simulator PRO 2026 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Public Transport Simulator versus Bus Simulator PRO 2026: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPublic Transport SimulatorBus Simulator PRO 2026
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.4K ratings)4.6 (1.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.9% of reviews — better55.6% of reviews
Number of ratings3.4K — better1.4K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB2.3 GB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperSkisoSoftMAGEEKS SC

Customer experience

Public Transport Simulator

All ratings3,398 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral4.5%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews1,371 reviews
Positive85.9%
Neutral7.4%
Negative6.7%

Bus Simulator PRO 2026

All ratings1,416 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral4.3%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews284 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral15.5%
Negative28.9%

Bugs and requests

Public Transport Simulator

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add Passenger Mode
  • Implement Tram & Train Vehicles
  • Expand Map Variety & Complexity
  • Improve Traffic AI & Behaviors
  • Introduce Customization Options
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  • Add Maintenance & Refueling Mechanics
  • Enhance Weather & Environmental Effects
  • Implement Multiplayer & Online Features

Bus Simulator PRO 2026

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Public Transport Simulator

One-time8
  • 1 key$0.99
  • Double XP$1.99
  • All upgrades and paints$1.99
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  • All Levels$1.99
  • 5 keys$1.99
  • All Cars$2.99
  • 10 keys$2.99
  • 20 Keys$3.99
8 purchases

Bus Simulator PRO 2026

One-time8
  • Bronze Bundle$2.99
  • Silver Bundle$4.99
  • Gold Bundle$9.99
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  • Platinum Bundle$14.99
  • Diamond Bundle$19.99
  • Elite Bundle$29.99
  • Champion Bundle$39.99
  • Ultimate Bundle$79.99

Questions

Is Public Transport Simulator free?
Public Transport Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bus Simulator PRO 2026 free?
Bus Simulator PRO 2026 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Public Transport Simulator or Bus Simulator PRO 2026?
Bus Simulator PRO 2026 is rated higher. Public Transport Simulator averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Bus Simulator PRO 2026 averages 4.6 from 1.4K ratings.
Do Public Transport Simulator or Bus Simulator PRO 2026 have ads?
Both Public Transport Simulator and Bus Simulator PRO 2026 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Public Transport Simulator or Bus Simulator PRO 2026?
Public Transport Simulator ships an update every 2 months, and Bus Simulator PRO 2026 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Public Transport Simulator was updated on November 9, 2026 and Bus Simulator PRO 2026 on November 8, 2026.

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