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Driving School Simulator

65
User verdict / 100 High confidence Divided

Driving School Simulator offers a realistic driving experience with good graphics and mechanics, but is significantly hampered by frequent crashes, excessive ads, and issues with game progression that often require in-app purchases.

4.6★ lifetime (18,000) Free + in-app purchases since 2016 by Marusac Alexandru Persoana Fizica Autorizata updated 2.0 mo ago recent negative 18% 120 reviews across 4 regions
Crashes & Bugs Ads & Monetization Graphics & Realism Gameplay & Controls
5★542
4★184
3★75
2★58
1★123
recent reviews across 4 regions, vs the 4.6★ lifetime average

Driving School Simulator is a free-to-play game that aims to teach driving skills with realistic graphics and car mechanics. While many users appreciate its core gameplay and addictive nature, recent reviews highlight numerous technical issues and monetization practices that detract from the experience.

What users like

  • Realistic driving experience and graphics are praised by many users.R12R14R16R28
  • The game can be addictive and offers a good learning experience for driving.R10R31R58
  • Features like multiplayer and getting out of the car are appreciated.R52R28
  • Developers are responsive to feedback and fix issues quickly.R40

What users complain about

  • Frequent game crashes and freezing are a major issue, especially when trying to start missions or enter multiplayer.R2R22R25R34
  • Excessive and intrusive ads frequently interrupt gameplay.R2R5R10R26
  • Graphics in the actual game do not match the hyper-realistic promotional images.R2R35R39R163
  • Game progression is often blocked by requirements to buy specific, expensive cars, pushing users towards in-app purchases.R16R80R193R228
  • AI behavior is problematic, with bot cars causing collisions and the game unfairly blaming the player.R9R16R250R285
  • Controls can be difficult to use and feel unrealistic, especially steering.R7R29R48R315
  • Bugs include character skin issues, lost currency after purchases, and cars not being delivered after payment.R53R84R114R121
  • Lack of variety in maps, inability to exit cars to explore, and repetitive gameplay are noted.R20R26R32R33
  • Poor audio quality, including bad music and unrealistic car sounds, detracts from immersion.R11R21R29R49

Latest update · v3.9.3

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

Hello Drivers, this hotfix brings several fixes: • Manual Gear not responding in some cases • Livery colors reset after saving • Unable to enter MP with certain cars • Other minor issues

Recurring themes

Crashes & Bugs negative
Many users report the game frequently crashes, freezes, or kicks them back to the home screen, especially when trying to load missions, multiplayer, or after changing settings. This directly contradicts the developer's latest update notes which claimed 'several fixes' for 'other minor issues'.R2R22R25R34
Ads & Monetization negative
A significant number of reviews complain about an overwhelming amount of ads, often appearing after every action or level, and sometimes freezing the game. Users also feel forced to make in-app purchases to progress, as required cars are too expensive to earn through gameplay.R2R5R10R26
Graphics & Realism mixed
While some users praise the game's realistic graphics and car interiors, many are disappointed that the in-game visuals do not match the hyper-realistic promotional images. There are also requests for better car damage, more detailed environments, and improved character models.R2R12R14R16
Gameplay & Controls mixed
The core driving experience is generally liked, with some finding it addictive and good for learning. However, many users struggle with the controls, finding them unrealistic or difficult to manage. Issues with AI behavior, unfair rule enforcement, and a lack of open-world features or varied missions are also common complaints.R7R9R10R16

Who it's for

This game is for players looking for a free driving simulator with a focus on learning driving rules and enjoying a variety of cars, who are willing to tolerate frequent ads and potential technical issues R10R58. It might appeal to younger players who enjoy crashing cars in a kid-friendly environment . It is NOT for players who expect hyper-realistic graphics matching promotional images, seamless gameplay without interruptions, or those unwilling to spend money to progress R2R193.

Evidence note: The recent reviews skew heavily negative, particularly regarding crashes and ads, which contrasts with the high lifetime rating. This suggests a recent decline in user experience, possibly due to recent updates or increased monetization. The developer's notes for the latest update claim 'several fixes' including 'Manual Gear not responding' and 'Livery colors reset', but recent reviews still report widespread crashing and other bugs, indicating these fixes may not have addressed the most critical issues.

Frequently asked

Does Driving School Simulator have good graphics?
While some users praise the graphics as good and realistic, many are disappointed that the in-game visuals do not match the hyper-realistic images used in the app's promotional materials R2R12R14R39.
Are there many ads in Driving School Simulator?
Yes, many users report an excessive amount of ads, frequently appearing after every action, level, or even just hitting a button, often leading to frustration and game freezes R5R10R41R80.
Does Driving School Simulator crash frequently?
Yes, a significant number of recent reviews indicate that the game crashes frequently, often when trying to start missions, enter multiplayer, or even during gameplay, despite recent developer updates claiming fixes R22R25R34R47.
Do I need to pay to progress in Driving School Simulator?
Many players report that progression in the game, particularly advancing to new levels or roads, is often blocked by requirements to purchase specific cars that are too expensive to earn through regular gameplay, effectively forcing in-app purchases R16R80R193R423.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R12] 5/5 · US Good game: It is a good game it has good mechanics graphics and more fun things I highly recommend this game
  2. [R14] 5/5 · US Amazing: This is the best driving games I’ve ever played its so realistic especially the inside of the car but I have two requests when you are getting in and out of the car can you make the door open and close and could you add a tesla model x plaid and have a feature were the falcon doors open and have the yoke steering wheel for the plaid edition and have a feature for autopilot that would be s
  3. [R16] 1/5 · US I’m mad: The game is pretty realistic and fun to play but the game rules are a little unfair,very pricey, malfunctions a little bit, and sometimes lies and gives me mistakes marks even when I’m driving correctly. Overall good games I recommend!
  4. [R28] 5/5 · US Awesome: This game is really fun good graphics and fun i am driving the Escalade and its nice , maybe you should ad another map maybe LasVegas could be good and one thing make police chases happen when you speed and ad people on the side of the road
  5. [R10] 3/5 · US Not My Favorite: Bad 1. Adds every time I hit a button 2. Not realistic 3. When the car crashes there is no dent or anything Good 1. Teaches you how to drive 2. You can get addicted fast 3. The first few days you have it, it feels like the best game you have ever played
  6. [R31] 5/5 · US Go go Oreo: Love this game such a good game . I have been playing for a while can’t stop
  7. [R58] 5/5 · US DOWNLOAD NOWW: It’s really nice it tells you the mistake and how many mistakes it’s like a mom 😂
  8. [R52] 5/5 · US This is an issue: Well to start my review I love this game it’s really fun great graphics,multiplayer features, and you can get out of the car and it’s realistic but there’s an issue my issue is that when I’m in reverse I see myself as a man and I didn’t make myself that appearance and I see myself as the man again when I exit my vehicle so is there something I’m missing? Like an equip button I’m
  9. [R40] 5/5 · US Transition from ad to home or server sucks: Alexandru Marusac, thank for fixing the game asap! The game works well! Only costumer service that solves a problem in a game that fast. Thank you
  10. [R2] 2/5 · US Don’t get and developer pls read: The pics for the game when you go to buy them are hyper realistic, and not what it looks like in the game. graphics, bad, and a bunch of bugs. if you get out of the car, you can literally flip the other car by walking into it. And a lot of ads that freeze and then crash ur trash game. So yeah don’t get the game. Ty.
  11. [R22] 2/5 · US Crashing out: So I got on the game like 15 times and every time it would be like kicking me off and it won’t let me join into the server and I was about to like be like oh my gosh, I’m deleting this game one star
  12. [R25] 1/5 · US Too much of the game crashing: I have been wanting to get this game for ages and now I have it but when I try to get to multiplayer or career the game crashes, please fix the game and then I will change my review
  13. [R34] 1/5 · US annoying: everytime i press single playrr iy crashes me into my homescreen by its self even when i have enough of everything to load this game. fix ts its annoying just bro fix it i hate ts.
  14. [R5] 1/5 · US Ads: nothing but ads at every turn. · translated
  15. [R26] 4/5 · US Great but…: I love it but there are so many ads and limits to where you can go.
  16. [R35] 4/5 · US Good game but: This does not look like the picture it does look more realistic but I don't like that when I stop and go my screen goes back and forth every time but it's good 4 stars
  17. [R39] 2/5 · US Pics are a lie: Pics are lies but game is still good
  18. [R163] 2/5 · US Does not look like the pictures: The game is OK, but the cars are not the same as the pictures. The cities are not low graphics. Make an update. And then I’ll give you five stars.
  19. [R80] 3/5 · US Great game, just lots of ads: This game is great don't get me wrong, but everytime i finish a level there is always an ad and every 3 or 4 levels i have to buy a certain car to move on which is cool but i want to buy my own car
  20. [R193] 1/5 · US The open world is not open world. Overpriced cars, some locked behind a paywall.: Title says it all.
  21. [R228] 2/5 · US Robo: Es muy bueno el juego pero quieren pedir muchas cosas en el modo de un jugador y eso no está bien dique un hípercar como que no es justo
  22. [R9] 3/5 · US One Problem with the AI: When I was driving I got hit by the bicycle guy hit and the oil tanker hit me
  23. [R250] 3/5 · GB Good and bad: Mostly bad, because the bot cars don’t follow a single driving rule - they don’t stop at stop signs, they keep going at full speed at an intersection and they crash into me or other bot cars, and they have no idea how to use a roundabout, I get way too many ads, and I have to pay 2 quid to get rid of them which is not happening no matter what and you can get those yellow coins unless
  24. [R285] 3/5 · GB AI Mistake searcher: The AI makes constant mistakes ‘use blinkers’ etc when I am.. this is very stressing and frustrating PLEASE FIX YOUR ‘GAME’
  25. [R7] 4/5 · US this is nice game but just one problem: I couldnt get the controls
  26. [R29] 4/5 · US Really fun but ….l: I like it but idk how to chance your character , and you have to pay for some stuff and also I don’t like the music and how you to the controls on you car it very confusing but so far I kind love the game
  27. [R48] 4/5 · US Great, but controls could be better: The car is hard to control using the steering wheel. Other than that, the game is great. Good graphics
  28. [R315] 3/5 · GB The steering or handling: Good game but not sure what it is but when steering the car using the phone it feels weird not real has a slidey arcade touch needs to have more of a car // simulator feel to it and the car noises sound very fake other then that good game
  29. [R53] 3/5 · US BUGS: Every time I try to use the girl skin it changes to the boy skin please fix it NOW!!!!!!
  30. [R84] 1/5 · US I got scammed: I bought the number two starter pack and I payed for it but I didn’t get the car in return
  31. [R114] 1/5 · US Bugs!!!: Hello, I recently spent some money on the game and when I loaded back in my currency was gone and the changes I made to my car were gone as well. This is very frustrating as I spent real money. Now, when I try to re open the game again it does not work. Very disappointing I really liked this game.
  32. [R121] 2/5 · US IT won’t let me choose my character: I choose the boy and it just gives me a girl I don’t even have as a character pls respond it is a 5 star before but now it’s 3 pls fix this I used to love this pls fix this plus I want to have the regular boy avatar back when I drive I have it selected
  33. [R20] 4/5 · US Really good game but a problem: I want to be able to go Inside Buildings and add japan
  34. [R32] 5/5 · US Love it: Love it just make it a whole world and add actual traffic and bumpy roads and make it a whole world and add how long it would take to get to or destination
  35. [R33] 5/5 · US Really good game: The game is good, but there should be a city where all of them are combined
  36. [R11] 5/5 · US Help: My car audio vroom. Vroom and background music is gone but good game
  37. [R21] 5/5 · US A suggestion: Can you please make the cars louder and sound like real cars.I love this game tho but please make the cars louder please and better graphics won’t let me get in too
  38. [R49] 4/5 · US Bad songs and music: The songs are not good and bad and the characters look bad and make me sick
  39. [R41] 2/5 · US Good I guess…: Good game but car breaks easy, I can’t get ran over after car breaks cause other cars disappear and I get ads every time I begin, fix car, get gas, and end game. AND I ALMOST NEVER GET MONEY!!! Honestly it’s a 2.1 star game. If Gordon Ramsey reviewed game, it would get canceled faster then you get ads in this game! Don’t play or get this game. It’s more like garbage than a game! I c
  40. [R47] 2/5 · US SOOOO FRUSTRATING!!!!!!!!!!! But little fun.: It keeps kicking me out and brings me back to my Home Screen and it won’t let me drive and I have to go on and off until I can drive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But overall when I COULD drive it was good. PLEASE FIX THIS!!!!!! 🙏
  41. [R423] 3/5 · GB Good but have to spend money: I was really enjoying this game until it came to the levels where you have to use a specific type of car. You don’t earn enough in the other levels to purchase the cars required so unless you spend actual money on the game, you can’t complete the levels. This is a shame really as the game itself is really good. But I cannot justify spending £20 on a game to complete i

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store