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Bus Simulator alternatives

Bus Simulator users often seek alternatives due to excessive ads, frequent bugs, and high in-game prices for buses. Alternatives like Truck Simulator and Driving School Simulator offer different vehicle experiences, while School Bus Simulator Drive 3D focuses on a specific niche.

Why users look for alternatives to Bus Simulator

The alternatives

Truck Simulator
4.5★ · 247,178 ratings · Free

Truck Simulator offers a different vehicle simulation experience, focusing on driving trucks with realistic graphics and scenery . Users appreciate the detailed environment and the overall fun of the game .

Better for: This game is better for players who enjoy truck driving simulation and want to experience different vehicle types beyond buses R55. It also suits those looking for beautiful scenery and a realistic driving feel . However, some users report issues with bad brakes, unrealistic mileage tracking, and glitches where other vehicles crash into them, similar to Bus Simulator R52R53. There are also reports of the game not loading or allowing users to play .

Head-to-head: Bus Simulator vs Truck Simulator
Bus Simulator
4.5★ · 208,265 ratings · Free

This entry refers to the same main app, Bus Simulator. It is praised for its realistic graphics, fun gameplay, and options for picking up passengers and customizing buses R5R8R14R16. Users enjoy the career and free drive modes, and the overall immersive experience .

Better for: Players who enjoy bus driving and find the core gameplay loop engaging despite its flaws should stick with this game R5R14R16. It is suitable for those who value realistic camera views, passenger interactions, and bus customization .

Head-to-head: Bus Simulator vs Bus Simulator
School Bus Simulator Drive 3D
4.5★ · 132,006 ratings · Free

School Bus Simulator Drive 3D offers a focused experience on driving school buses, with some users finding it entertaining and not frustrating R81. Some players appreciate the lack of ads or ads that provide rewards .

Better for: This game is better for players specifically interested in school bus driving R80. It might appeal to those who prefer a simpler driving game without the complexities of a full bus simulator, especially if they find other games frustrating . However, some users find the vehicles hard to control, the time limits too strict, and still report too many ads R79R82.

Head-to-head: Bus Simulator vs School Bus Simulator Drive 3D
Driving School Simulator
4.6★ · 18,009 ratings · Free

Driving School Simulator is praised for its realism, good mechanics, and graphics, offering a comprehensive driving experience with various sport cars and sounds R94R99. Users enjoy the realistic car interiors and the overall immersive feel R94R99.

Better for: This game is ideal for players who want a highly realistic car driving simulation, focusing on learning and practicing driving skills R94R95R99. It suits those who appreciate detailed graphics, good mechanics, and a variety of vehicles, including sport cars R99. However, users report issues with bot cars crashing into them, unfair game rules, glitches, and the game crashing frequently R93R95.

Head-to-head: Bus Simulator vs Driving School Simulator
Stick with Bus Simulator if

You should stick with Bus Simulator if you enjoy the core bus driving experience, appreciate the realistic graphics and camera views, and value the ability to pick up passengers and customize buses R5R14R16. It's also a good choice if you like having both career and free drive modes available .

Evidence note: All alternatives had sufficient reviews to form a judgment.

Frequently asked

Why do users complain about ads in Bus Simulator?
Users frequently complain about ads in Bus Simulator because they are too numerous, appearing after every level, during gameplay, or even before starting a route, which significantly disrupts the user experience R1R6R15R18.
Are in-game purchases expensive in Bus Simulator?
Yes, many users find the in-game purchases in Bus Simulator to be very expensive, with some buses costing as much as 85,000 or 249,000 in-game dollars, and they feel that the payouts from routes are not high enough to afford them R10R12R26R30.
What are the common technical issues in Bus Simulator?
Common technical issues in Bus Simulator include frequent bugs and glitches where other cars crash into the player, cars swirl erratically, game volume is lost after ads, and the game refreshes or crashes R3R11R24R37. Some users also report loading issues and lag, especially on iPhones R4R22R34R65.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R1] Bus Simulator 1/5 · US Bad things: Too many ad, and never use the double money one, because it doesn’t worth it, trust me, you don’t like the double money one, and I don’t know that why do we need to watch so many ads, can’t it be less ad pls?
  2. [R6] Bus Simulator 3/5 · US Ads: Its good other than the occasional ads
  3. [R15] Bus Simulator 3/5 · US Fun but…: Fun game but wayyy too many ads
  4. [R18] Bus Simulator 3/5 · US To many ads: This game has way to many adds. Like I understand if you want an add here and there. But either reduce them or remove them
  5. [R3] Bus Simulator 3/5 · US MANY BUGS: When I drive on a route, the other cars just start swirling right and left, then crash into me and it makes me lose a star for “Hard Brake, -$25”, BUT IT ISN’T MY FAULT!Also, when I drive on the main road, they just come out of nowhere from the side and make me have a “Hard Brake” . And finally, after ads, I often loose volume of the game. Please fix these, but everything else I like 👍
  6. [R11] Bus Simulator 4/5 · US Drivers: For starters because the drivers that are past me and next to me, they just crashed into me and don’t even stop so just fix those bugs and that would be great
  7. [R24] Bus Simulator 3/5 · US Bad Traffic Sims: Other busses in bus lanes slam into the back of you and try to push you out of their way at red lights. Also, the traffic light patterns are all incorrect in the US. I like the customization options for the busses and all, but the overall feel is just too clunky right now. Too many issues such as the above that take any realism away.
  8. [R37] Bus Simulator 1/5 · US Glitchy: Ok here is my 3rd review this app is glitchy it like glitched like 10 percent of my apps even the App Store also my other apps and games so it is 100 percent terrible so fix that
  9. [R10] Bus Simulator 2/5 · US Payment: I like this game but I don’t like something that we need to pay for many things
  10. [R12] Bus Simulator 3/5 · US Great game, but please drop the prices for buses: Don’t get me wrong but this is a very great game, but the prices for buses are ridiculously expensive like 85,000 dollars for a hybrid bus? 249,000 dollars for an electric bus? These are unacceptable prices for buses, especially the fact that the levels don’t pay out well enough like the highest I’ve received from a route is maybe 4000-5000 dollars
  11. [R26] Bus Simulator 4/5 · US Bus Simulator EVO is a 8/10 and here’s why: 1: Not realistic enough 2: Expensive Prices 3: Not enough maps 4: No traffic added on Multiplayer mode And that’s it
  12. [R30] Bus Simulator 3/5 · US Why do we need to pay real money for articulation bus: First the articulated bus is my dream bus And change it to 200k in money game ok? Thank you for your respond plz respond
  13. [R4] Bus Simulator 1/5 · US Loading issue: Doesn’t work on iPhone
  14. [R22] Bus Simulator 1/5 · US Laggy: I can’t sign in to my other account cause it says “invalid”…😑
  15. [R34] Bus Simulator 1/5 · US Garbage and laggy: it’s terribly laggy
  16. [R65] Bus Simulator 1/5 · US Zain: Unfortunately, the game doesn't open on the iPhone; it stays stuck. · translated
  17. [R7] Bus Simulator 2/5 · US add some american routes: add some more american routes
  18. [R19] Bus Simulator 1/5 · US It changed: I redownloaded this game after a while. It used to be where the gas and break had it to where you can slide up to choose how fast you want it to go or how hard you want to break. Now it’s become like every loser game where it’ll only go faster when you hold the gas. I hate the new change
  19. [R52] Truck Simulator 5/5 · US H: The game is good, but it has a flaw: bad lag. Please do something about it. · translated
  20. [R53] Truck Simulator 3/5 · US Mileage goes down faster or slower??: Why does the Mileage go faster or slower depening on the route. If you go 4000Mi it’ll go down fast. If you pick up 1000Mi load it goes down slow. Very unrealistic from that point. Its always the same it should only depend the speed the vehicle goes. You guys thought the average player wouldn’t notice. I know people quit just off of that. Im almost at thay poi
  21. [R55] Truck Simulator 5/5 · US Off-road: There must be a long distance off road with local villages, bushes and potholes added to this game to make it the best ever because euro truck stimulator is doing amazing features so try and speed up things
  22. [R56] Truck Simulator 3/5 · US Scam with free stuff and ads: I would rate this a 5 but The only thing that pisses me is the fact that it gives me a notification that says you got a gift truck claim it now another thing is that I have to pay not to get ads this is bull because I should not have to pay ads. If your notification is going to say to your garage and claim your free truck let the truck be there we you log in please
  23. [R5] Bus Simulator 5/5 · US Penny boo: I definitely recommend this game it’s so fun there’s really nothing wrong with it it’s sooooooooo fun guys I would recommend for yall to download it now!😉
  24. [R8] Bus Simulator 5/5 · US Thank you: Yours games are the best but can you put electric buses? Free thank you
  25. [R14] Bus Simulator 5/5 · US Best game ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!: Bus simulator Evo is the best game. The best graphics you can pick up passengers and it literally entered me entertaining. It just means me like buses.
  26. [R16] Bus Simulator 2/5 · US ILOVE: This game is super fun!! I usually don’t like bus simulators, but I decided to test it out! It’s very fun and it gives you a lot of realistic options for buses and cars. You may also design the bus and name it!! If you are reading this try it out! And it’s also for free which is amusing because a lot of bus games are not free. PLEASE TRY IT!!!
  27. [R79] School Bus Simulator Drive 3D 2/5 · US Too hard: The vehicles are too hard to control in the game and it is not fair that every time you lose, you have to watch an add
  28. [R80] School Bus Simulator Drive 3D 5/5 · US Identify: I can finally learn how to fro
  29. [R81] School Bus Simulator Drive 3D 3/5 · US Not the best: Not the best game I ever played but it is the most entertaining game I’ve ever played in my life so buy the game
  30. [R82] School Bus Simulator Drive 3D 2/5 · US Good not great: I hate it. I thought that you could just drive around and have fun but now I realized that you have to watch an add when you crash and there are wayyyyy too many adds.
  31. [R93] Driving School Simulator 2/5 · US Steering: When I logged into the game and went to a map I wasn’t able to steer there were no steering controls or steering wheel so I wasn’t able to drive .😡
  32. [R94] Driving School Simulator 5/5 · US Driving school simulator: very realistic and fun
  33. [R95] Driving School Simulator 3/5 · US Needs some more work: I like this game, as it’s quite realistic. However, it is lacking some elements. 1. The bot cars need some updating. The bot cars have crashed into me before, multiple times. This results in me getting a penalty, which really annoys me. Also, the bot cars often go way below the speed limit, which also needs some updating. 2. The speed limit Sometimes, the speed limit will
  34. [R99] Driving School Simulator 5/5 · US Best game: This is the best car game I’ve played i played alot of games but this one is to much better and the sounds so perfect just what i like i LOVE THIS GAME

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