# Bus Simulator vs Bus Simulator PRO 2026

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bus Simulator PRO 2026 at every 10 days against Bus Simulator's monthly. Bus Simulator's advantage is ratings volume (23K vs 1.2K) and review sentiment (68% vs 56%). On price, rating, 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 Simulator PRO 2026 sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. 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 Bus Simulator PRO 2026. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bus Simulator has 23K ratings behind it against 1.2K, 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 56% of Bus Simulator PRO 2026's.

Bus Simulator ships an update monthly, Bus Simulator PRO 2026 every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bus Simulator | Bus Simulator PRO 2026 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-simulator-evo/id959865119/reviews) | [4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-simulator-pro-2026/id6736734529/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | **68.4% of reviews** | 56.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#117** | — |
| Size | 1.2 GB | 1.0 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) | [MAGEEKS SC](https://appshunter.io/developer/611120073) |

## What reviewers say

### Bus Simulator

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

**Currently charting:** #117 Top Free · Racing, #155 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


### Bus Simulator PRO 2026

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-simulator-pro-2026/id6736734529)

Experience next-gen city driving with realistic visuals and gameplay. Manage your bus fleet, navigate dynamic urban environments, and compete in skill-based multiplayer challenges. This simulation offers a deep career progression and extensive customization options.

**Highlights:** High-fidelity Unreal Engine graphics, Realistic city driving simulation, Dynamic weather and time of day, Fleet management and upgrades, Online multiplayer challenges, Extensive bus customization

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bronze Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Silver Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Elite Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| Champion Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Bundle | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bus Simulator free?

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

### Is Bus Simulator PRO 2026 free?

Bus Simulator PRO 2026 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bus Simulator or Bus Simulator PRO 2026?

Bus Simulator and Bus Simulator PRO 2026 are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 23K and 1.2K ratings respectively.

### Do Bus Simulator or Bus Simulator PRO 2026 have ads?

Both Bus Simulator and Bus Simulator PRO 2026 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bus Simulator or Bus Simulator PRO 2026?

Bus Simulator ships an update monthly, and Bus Simulator PRO 2026 every 10 days. Most recently, Bus Simulator was updated on October 19, 2026 and Bus Simulator PRO 2026 on October 18, 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.*