Comparison

Bus Simulator vs Driving Academy

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

Head to head
About

Bus Simulator

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
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Bus Simulator : EVO puts you in the driver’s seat and lets you become a real Bus Driver! Featuring detailed maps all over the world, a wide variety of modern city buses, coach buses and school buses with realistic interiors and a groundbreaking 1:1 physics engine. Get behind the wheel and drive your bus to complete all the routes! Drive a diesel, hybrid, electric, articulated, coach bus or school bus and customize your bus as you wish. This bus simulation game features next-gen graphics, a wide variety of buses to choose from, and multiple cities from around the world to explore in career mode, freeride, and online multiplayer with friends. Completely realistic Coach Bus Simulator. Features: - Realistic intracity and outside of city maps: United States of America (San Francisco,Texas, Boston, and Interstate 95), South America (Buenos Aires), Europe (Germany, Spain, Berlin, London, Prague, St. Petersburg), Dubai, Shanghai and more… - Multiple diesel, hybrid, electric, articulated, coach bus and school buses to choose from. - Six real coach bus - Career, Free-ride and Multiplayer modes. - Lots of bus customization options including paint, accessories, body parts, air conditioning, flags, decals and many more. - Detailed and customizable interiors. - Open/Close Doors button, animated people entering/exiting the bus - Steering wheel, buttons or tilting controls. - Locations of any kind: city, countryside, mountain, desert and snow - Multiple time of day and weather conditions to choose from. - Drive kids to school using three different school bus models. - Bus company management system with hired drivers for your buses and custom route scheduling. - Intelligent Traffic System - Immersive online multiplayer cooperative gameplay. - Add your friends, use live chat and invite them to play in coop bus routes. - Leaderboards, achievements and rankings. Become the best bus driver in the world with Bus Simulator : EVO! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Official website: https://www.ovilex.com/ TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@ovilexsoftware Follow us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@OviLexSoft Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OvilexSoftware Privacy Policy - https://www.ovilex.com/privacy-policy/

About

Driving Academy

Master driving and parking in a realistic car simulator. Learn road rules, navigate real cities, and complete various driving challenges and missions. Features over 120 vehicles and dynamic open-world environments.

Highlights
  • Realistic car simulator
  • Learn road rules and signs
  • Master parking skills
  • Explore realistic open-world cities
  • Over 120 vehicles
  • Variety of driving missions
Currently charting
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Master the Ultimate Car Simulator – Driving Academy! Step into the most realistic car simulator and parking game, designed for fans of car games and racing games. Learn road rules, enhance your driving skills, and enjoy the thrill of an authentic experience in one of the best driving simulators available. Pass your tests, practice parking, and explore exciting challenges in stunning open-world cities! Why Driving Academy Stands Out: - Learn the Rules of the Road: Practice with over 80 real-world traffic signs in a fun and interactive way. - Realistic Vehicle Controls: Enjoy advanced driving physics and smooth handling for an authentic experience. - Master Parking Skills: Take on challenging scenarios to sharpen your precision. - Explore Realistic Cities: Navigate bustling streets in Los Angeles and Washington. - High-Stakes Driving: Navigate real cities in action-packed police car missions, and save the day! Game Features You’ll Love: - Two Open World Maps: Drive through vibrant cities with dynamic road conditions. - Over 120 Vehicles: Choose from sports cars, SUVs, muscle vehicles, and more for a diverse driving experience. - Interactive Academy Mode: Learn traffic rules and parking techniques in a fun, guided environment. - Exciting Open World Events: Passenger pickups, valet tasks, extreme levels, emergency response missions, and more. - Dynamic Time of Day: Experience the thrill of driving during day, and night. - Realistic Mechanics: Enjoy physics and controls that make every moment feel real. - Free Camera View: Explore every angle of your car and surroundings. Fun Events in Open World Gameplay: - 911 Missions: Respond to emergencies in police cars, ambulances, or fire trucks. - Passenger Tasks: Pick up and drop off passengers across the city safely. - Valet Parking: Park top-notch vehicles in tricky spots with ease. - Extreme Levels: Take on daring ramps, thrilling obstacles, and high-speed challenges. - Rush Hour Mode: Drive through packed roads, avoid traffic jams, and cross the finish line before your rivals! Challenges Mode: With over 100 unique scenarios, test your driving abilities in road safety, precision, and adaptability. Prove your mettle as a skilled player in this exciting driving simulator! Download Driving Academy and Start Your Journey Today! Whether you’re into car games, simulators, or perfecting your parking, this is the ultimate experience. Learn, test, and enjoy every moment in this thrilling adventure! Stay Connected: Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/Games2win Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Games2win Developer Contact: mobile@games2win.com Privacy Policy: https://www.games2win.com/corporate/privacy-policy.asp Terms of Services: https://www.games2win.com/corporate/terms-of-service.asp

Screenshots

Bus Simulator4 screens
Driving Academy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Driving Academy at 291K against Bus Simulator's 23K. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Driving Academy sells 11 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 Bus Simulator against 4.6 for Driving Academy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Driving Academy has 291K ratings behind it against 23K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Bus Simulator's written reviews are positive against 67% of Driving Academy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 10 level
Bus Simulator versus Driving Academy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBus SimulatorDriving Academy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (23K ratings)4.6 (291K ratings)
Positive reviews68.3% of reviews — better67.2% of reviews
Number of ratings23K291K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#102 — better#175
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.2 GB1.2 GB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAlexandru MarusacGames2win

Customer experience

Bus Simulator

All ratings22,603 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews2,520 reviews
Positive68.3%
Neutral11.3%
Negative20.4%

Driving Academy

All ratings291,001 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral5.1%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews1,658 reviews
Positive67.2%
Neutral10.3%
Negative22.6%

User reviews

Bus Simulator

From 23K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 💰 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

Driving Academy

From 291K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Realistic driving experience
  • 👍 Helpful for learning road signs and rules
  • 🚗 Wide selection of cars
  • 🎨 Customizable car options
  • 🕹️ Enjoyable gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent glitches and crashes
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 📺 Too many intrusive ads
  • 🚗 Unrealistic NPC car behavior
  • 🚦 Missing important road features (traffic lights, etc.)

Bugs and requests

Bus Simulator

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Driving Academy

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Certain levels have glitches that make them unplayable
  • Car speed and controls sometimes behave unexpectedly
  • Coins and car purchases not registering correctly

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add more road signs and obstacles in free drive mode
  • Implement a slow-down button for better control
  • Allow players to create custom routes and maps
  • Add more interactive elements like gas stations and pedestrians
  • Improve the AI of other cars to follow traffic laws
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  • Provide an option to disable ads or reduce their frequency

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Bus Simulator

Subscriptions1
  • VIP Membership2 variants$4.991 Month
One-time12
  • 200.000 money + 350 coins$0.99
  • Winter Special Offer$2.99
  • 250.000 money + 450 coins$2.99
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  • Get 50,000 money!$2.99
  • Get 200 coins!$3.99
  • Unlock all levels!$4.99
  • Get 100,000 money!$4.99
  • Get this articulated bus now!$6.99
  • Get 500 coins!$7.99
  • Get this articulated bus now!$7.99
  • Get 250,000 money!$9.99
  • Get 1000 coins!$12.99
11 purchases

Driving Academy

One-time11
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Special Offer$1.99
  • Pack of 10,000 coins$2.99
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  • Police Car$2.99
  • Big SUV$3.99
  • Concept Car 1$3.99
  • Pack of 20,000 coins$4.99
  • Starter Pack$6.99
  • Pack of 50,000 coins$9.99
  • Pack of 125,000 coins$19.99
  • All Cars + No Ads$24.99

Questions

Is Bus Simulator free?
Bus Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Driving Academy free?
Driving Academy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bus Simulator or Driving Academy?
Bus Simulator and Driving Academy are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 23K and 291K ratings respectively.
Do Bus Simulator or Driving Academy have ads?
Both Bus Simulator and Driving Academy show ads.
Which is updated more often, Bus Simulator or Driving Academy?
Bus Simulator ships an update monthly, and Driving Academy monthly. Most recently, Bus Simulator was updated on September 24, 2026 and Driving Academy on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, Bus Simulator or Driving Academy?
Bus Simulator currently peaks at #102 in the App Store charts, and Driving Academy at #175. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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