# Bus Simulator vs Real Bus Simulator

The clearest difference is rating: Bus Simulator at 4.6 against Real Bus Simulator's 1.0. Bus Simulator also leads on ratings volume (23K vs 2) and chart position (#109 vs unranked). Real Bus Simulator's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bus Simulator sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Real Bus Simulator sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bus Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bus Simulator has 23K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Bus Simulator ships an update monthly, Real Bus Simulator every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bus Simulator | Real Bus Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-simulator-evo/id959865119/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-bus-simulator-ultimate/id6526469923/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 68.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#109** | — |
| Size | 1.2 GB | 323 MB |
| 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) | [Ravkat Abdusatarov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837397039) |

## What reviewers say

### Bus Simulator

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

**Currently charting:** #109 Top Free · Racing, #138 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


### Real Bus Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-bus-simulator-ultimate/id6526469923)

Experience realistic bus driving with stunning graphics and dynamic weather. Pick up passengers, follow traffic rules, and complete challenging routes. Customize and upgrade your buses to become the ultimate driver.

**Highlights:** Realistic graphics and environments, Dynamic weather conditions, Multiple bus types, Customizable bus skins, Challenging routes, Passenger pick-up and drop-off

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RemoveAds | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| All Levels | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| UnlockAll | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove All Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All offroad Mode Levels | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Buses | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All offroad Mode Levels | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Items | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bus Simulator free?

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

### Is Real Bus Simulator free?

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

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

Bus Simulator is rated higher. Bus Simulator averages 4.6 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Real Bus Simulator averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Both Bus Simulator and Real Bus Simulator show ads.

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

Bus Simulator ships an update monthly, and Real Bus Simulator every 9 days. Most recently, Bus Simulator was updated on September 26, 2026 and Real Bus Simulator on August 29, 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.*