# Bus Simulator vs Car Parking Multiplayer

The clearest difference is rating: Bus Simulator at 4.6 against Car Parking Multiplayer's 4.3. Bus Simulator also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Car Parking Multiplayer's advantage is chart position (#17 vs #110). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bus Simulator sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Car Parking Multiplayer sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bus Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24K and 60K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Bus Simulator's written reviews are positive against 75% of Car Parking Multiplayer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Bus Simulator ships an update monthly, Car Parking Multiplayer every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bus Simulator | Car Parking Multiplayer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-simulator-evo/id959865119/reviews)** | [4.3 (60K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-parking-multiplayer/id1374868881/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 24K | **60K** |
| Positive reviews | 68.2% of reviews | **74.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #110 | **#17** |
| Size | 1.2 GB | 2.5 GB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexandru Marusac](https://appshunter.io/developer/639579812) | [Aidana Kengbeiil](https://appshunter.io/developer/1374868880) |

## What reviewers say

### Bus Simulator

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

**Currently charting:** #110 Top Grossing · Racing, #120 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 (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


### Car Parking Multiplayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-parking-multiplayer/id1374868881)

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Grossing · Racing, #19 Top Free · Racing, #98 Top Free · Simulation, #189 Top Grossing · Simulation (US App Store)

Experience an open-world multiplayer driving simulator with over 200 cars, extensive customization, and various gameplay modes. Compete in races, explore a detailed environment, and engage with other players through voice chat and car trading.

**Highlights:** Open-world multiplayer mode, 200+ customizable cars, Real-life parking challenges, Engine and visual tuning, Role-playing as drivers, Voice chat and car trading

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlock Car | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Coins. | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Car | $2.99 | one-time |
| 300 Coins: Car Parking 3D | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Car | $4.99 | one-time |
| 200 000 game money | $5.99 | one-time |
| W16 Engine Unlock | $7.99 | one-time |
| Police Cars | $9.99 | one-time |
| 500 000 game money | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins: Car Parking Game | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1,000,000 game money | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent graphics
- 👍 Engaging gameplay
- 🚗 Wide variety of cars
- 💎 Impressive customization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Overpriced cars and in-app purchases
- 🤖 Issues with AI traffic and NPCs

**Reported bugs**

- World sale feature not working after update
- Invisible car customization designs for other players
- Inconsistent car performance and handling
- Disappearing cars from player garages

**Requested features**

- Add more realistic car sounds
- Implement a weather system with rain, snow, etc.
- Allow for more advanced car modifications
- Introduce a story mode or campaign
- Expand the map with new cities and environments


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bus Simulator free?

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

### Is Car Parking Multiplayer free?

Car Parking Multiplayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bus Simulator or Car Parking Multiplayer?

Bus Simulator is rated higher. Bus Simulator averages 4.6 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Car Parking Multiplayer averages 4.3 from 60K ratings.

### Do Bus Simulator or Car Parking Multiplayer have ads?

Both Bus Simulator and Car Parking Multiplayer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bus Simulator or Car Parking Multiplayer?

Bus Simulator ships an update monthly, and Car Parking Multiplayer every 2 months. Most recently, Bus Simulator was updated on October 26, 2026 and Car Parking Multiplayer on October 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Bus Simulator or Car Parking Multiplayer?

Bus Simulator currently peaks at #110 in the App Store charts, and Car Parking Multiplayer at #17. 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.*