# Bus Simulator vs Bus Games

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bus Simulator at 68% against Bus Games's 2%. Bus Simulator also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (24K vs 411). Bus Games's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Bus Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bus Simulator has 24K ratings behind it against 411, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Bus Simulator's written reviews are positive against 2% of Bus Games's.

Bus Simulator ships an update every 5 weeks, Bus Games every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bus Simulator | Bus Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-simulator-evo/id959865119/reviews)** | [4.1 (411 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-games-coach-simulator-3d/id1638325898/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 411 |
| Positive reviews | **68.1% of reviews** | 2.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#79** | — |
| Size | 2.5 GB | 276 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Alexandru Marusac](https://appshunter.io/developer/639579812) | [Abrar Ahmad](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560627759) |

## What reviewers say

### Bus Simulator

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

**Currently charting:** #79 Top Grossing · Racing, #109 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


### Bus Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-games-coach-simulator-3d/id1638325898)

Experience realistic bus driving and parking challenges in a 3D simulator. Pick up and drop off passengers on time while adhering to traffic rules across various modes like city driving, classic parking, and off-road adventures. Earn coins by mastering driving and parking skills.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D bus driving simulation, Multiple game modes (City, Parking, Off-Road, Mission), Pick-up and drop-off passenger missions, Realistic traffic rules and controls, Collection of different buses, Stunning 3D graphics and sound effects

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Bus 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Bus 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Bus 5 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Bus 6 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Bus 9 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Bus 8 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 5 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 6 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Leves | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Decent driving mechanics (mentioned by one user)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive advertisements
- ⏳ Unplayable due to ads
- 📉 Low quality graphics
- 👎 False advertisement in pictures
- 🗑️ Waste of data

**Reported bugs**

- Spawned on the wrong side of the road
- No proper driver view
- Camera doesn't show driver's or passengers' POV

**Requested features**

- Make the game offline
- Remove ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bus Simulator free?

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

### Is Bus Games free?

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

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

Bus Simulator is rated higher. Bus Simulator averages 4.6 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Bus Games averages 4.1 from 411 ratings.

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

Both Bus Simulator and Bus Games show ads.

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

Bus Simulator ships an update every 5 weeks, and Bus Games every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bus Simulator was updated on October 31, 2026 and Bus Games on October 30, 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.*