# Bus Simulator vs Car Driving Simulator Games

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Car Driving Simulator Games at 107K against Bus Simulator's 24K. Car Driving Simulator Games also leads on chart position (#20 vs #91). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bus Simulator sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Car Driving Simulator Games sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. 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 Bus Simulator against 4.6 for Car Driving Simulator Games. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24K and 107K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Bus Simulator's written reviews are positive against 71% of Car Driving Simulator Games's.

Bus Simulator ships an update every 5 weeks, Car Driving Simulator Games monthly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bus Simulator | Car Driving Simulator Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-simulator-evo/id959865119/reviews)** | [4.6 (107K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-driving-simulator-games/id1247758515/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 24K | **107K** |
| Positive reviews | 68.1% of reviews | **71.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #91 | **#20** |
| Size | 2.5 GB | 850 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexandru Marusac](https://appshunter.io/developer/639579812) | [Better Games Studio Pty Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1247758514) |

## What reviewers say

### Bus Simulator

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

**Currently charting:** #91 Top Grossing · Racing, #104 Top Free · 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 (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| 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 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


### Car Driving Simulator Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-driving-simulator-games/id1247758515)

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Free · Racing, #98 Top Free · Simulation, #140 Top Grossing · Racing (US App Store)

Experience an immersive driving adventure with a vast collection of exotic vehicles across three expansive open-world maps. Customize your rides with extensive options and enjoy realistic engine sounds. Engage in multiplayer races and discover interactive elements.

**Highlights:** Over 85 exotic vehicles, Extensive vehicle customization, Three large open-world maps, Realistic engine sounds, Multiplayer racing, Daily rewards system

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Club Membership Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Club Membership Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| 50000 In-Game Cash | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Advertisements | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Cash Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Fuel & No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock CENTENARIO 7 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Super Car Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| SUV Pack #01 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Cars | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent driving simulation
- 👍 Variety of cars and customization
- 🚦 Helpful road sign learning
- 🤩 Fun and addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🚦 Strict adherence to traffic rules can be frustrating
- 🎥 Limited camera controls

**Reported bugs**

- Blinkers not turning off automatically after turns
- Inconsistent collision detection and damage modeling
- Freezing and crashing issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to get out of the car and explore the environment
- More open-world driving with less restrictive traffic rules
- Multiplayer mode with voice chat
- Expanded map and location variety


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bus Simulator free?

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

### Is Car Driving Simulator Games free?

Car Driving Simulator Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bus Simulator or Car Driving Simulator Games?

Bus Simulator is rated higher. Bus Simulator averages 4.6 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Car Driving Simulator Games averages 4.6 from 107K ratings.

### Do Bus Simulator or Car Driving Simulator Games have ads?

Both Bus Simulator and Car Driving Simulator Games show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bus Simulator or Car Driving Simulator Games?

Bus Simulator ships an update every 5 weeks, and Car Driving Simulator Games monthly. Most recently, Bus Simulator was updated on November 6, 2026 and Car Driving Simulator Games on November 6, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Bus Simulator or Car Driving Simulator Games?

Bus Simulator currently peaks at #91 in the App Store charts, and Car Driving Simulator Games at #20. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*