# Public Transport Simulator vs Bus Simulator

Public Transport Simulator and Bus Simulator both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Public Transport Simulator's written reviews are positive against 68% of Bus Simulator's. Public Transport Simulator also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Bus Simulator's advantage is chart position (#111 vs unranked) and ratings volume (24K vs 3.4K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Public Transport Simulator sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Bus Simulator sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Public Transport Simulator against 4.6 for Bus Simulator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bus Simulator has 24K ratings behind it against 3.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Public Transport Simulator's written reviews are positive against 68% of Bus Simulator's.

Public Transport Simulator ships an update every 2 months, Bus Simulator every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Public Transport Simulator | Bus Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/public-transport-simulator/id936407606/reviews) | **[4.6 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-simulator-evo/id959865119/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.4K | **24K** |
| Positive reviews | **85.9% of reviews** | 68.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#111** |
| Size | 157 MB | 2.5 GB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SkisoSoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/913113371) | [Alexandru Marusac](https://appshunter.io/developer/639579812) |

## 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

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

**Currently charting:** #111 Top Free · Racing, #142 Top Grossing · 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 Public Transport Simulator free?

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

### Is Bus Simulator free?

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

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

Bus Simulator is rated higher. Public Transport Simulator averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Bus Simulator averages 4.6 from 24K ratings.

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

Both Public Transport Simulator and Bus Simulator show ads.

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

Public Transport Simulator ships an update every 2 months, and Bus Simulator every 5 weeks. Most recently, Public Transport Simulator was updated on October 28, 2026 and Bus Simulator on October 28, 2026.

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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.*