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Head-to-head

Driving School Simulator 3D vs Truck Simulator

Driving School Simulator 3D 4.6★ · Free + IAP 40
Winner Truck Simulator
Truck Simulator 4.5★ · Free + IAP 65

Truck Simulator (App B) is the better choice for a driving simulation experience, offering more depth and better graphics, despite its own set of technical issues and aggressive monetization.

Full reviews: Driving School Simulator 3D · Truck Simulator

Driving School Simulator 3D (App A) struggles with fundamental issues like excessive ads and mandatory in-app purchases just to play, leading to widespread user frustration. Truck Simulator (App B), while not without its flaws like bugs and non-functional features, offers a more engaging and realistic experience for those who can get past its technical hiccups and monetization practices.

Head to head

Features edge: Truck SimulatorR2R3R5R11
Driving School Simulator 3D Users enjoy the basic driving experience, including turning signals and the ability to get a house and car, with some finding it helpful for learning to drive R2R5R11. However, many desire more detailed graphics, character customization, more explorable areas, and multiplayer functionality R3.
Truck Simulator Players appreciate the realistic feel, customization options, and scenery . There are requests for more advanced features like off-road routes, local villages, potholes, and the ability to exit the truck or wash the windshield .
Ease of Use tieR3R8R16R19
Driving School Simulator 3D Some users find the game fun and easy to get into R8. However, a significant number report difficulties with controls, finding them hard to steer or drive R3. There are also complaints about the game logging users out R16 or not loading properly R19R37.
Truck Simulator Many users struggle to even start the game, with common issues including the 'career' or 'enter' button not working . Some also report difficulties with the navigation system becoming invisible or cars crashing into them .
Reliability tieR16R18R19R37
Driving School Simulator 3D Users frequently report issues with the game not loading, crashing, or lagging R18R19R37. Some also mention being logged out repeatedly R16.
Truck Simulator Many users experience critical bugs preventing them from playing, such as the game not loading or buttons not responding . Other common issues include lagging, the game kicking them out, or glitches with in-game elements like traffic and navigation . The in-game radio also consistently fails to work R61R100R101R116.
Price/Value edge: Driving School Simulator 3DR1R4R6R9
Driving School Simulator 3D A major point of contention is the game's aggressive monetization. Users are frustrated by the need to pay for cars, gold, or even to play the game at all, despite it being advertised as free R1R4R6R25. There are also complaints about excessive ads R9R12R28R30 and unexpected charges .
Truck Simulator Users complain about frequent ads, sometimes preventing gameplay . There are also reports of misleading notifications about free trucks that still require payment .
Support tieR1R4R6R7
Driving School Simulator 3D Users express frustration with bugs, glitches, and the aggressive monetization, implying a lack of effective developer response to these issues R1R4R6R7.
Truck Simulator Users frequently ask for bug fixes, especially for game-breaking issues like the inability to start the game or persistent lagging . There are also requests for new features and updates, including controller support and fixing the non-functional radio R61R71.
Pick Driving School Simulator 3D if

You are looking for a very casual driving game and are willing to tolerate frequent ads and in-app purchases for basic gameplay . You might find the core driving mechanics enjoyable and potentially helpful for a young learner R11.

Pick Truck Simulator if

You want a more realistic truck simulation experience with better graphics and customization options . You are patient with bugs and potential loading issues, and are hopeful for future updates to fix them R116.

Evidence note: Both apps are 'Free + IAP' and suffer from significant monetization complaints, including excessive ads and paywalls. Driving School Simulator 3D has more severe complaints about being unable to play without paying, while Truck Simulator's issues are more focused on bugs and non-functional features, alongside ads.

Frequently asked

Is Driving School Simulator 3D truly free to play?
No, many users report that you have to pay for cars or other items to play the game, or encounter significant paywalls shortly after starting, despite it being listed as free R1R4R6R25.
Are there a lot of ads in Driving School Simulator 3D?
Yes, many users complain about an excessive number of ads, stating they are constant, never-ending, and take up more than half of their time R9R12R28R30.
Can I use a controller with Truck Simulator?
Users frequently request controller support, specifically for Xbox controllers, indicating that it is not currently available or not working well R71R81R107R114.
Does the radio work in Truck Simulator?
No, multiple users report that the in-game radio does not work, only playing static or not functioning at all R61R100R101R116.

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. [R2] Driving School Simulator 3D 5/5 · US Cool: It feels like I am driving the car.
  2. [R3] Driving School Simulator 3D 3/5 · US What I would like: It is cool that I get a apartment but I want it to have more graphics and easier to drive
  3. [R5] Driving School Simulator 3D 5/5 · US Lauryn Hill: I love this game because I like the turning signal
  4. [R11] Driving School Simulator 3D 5/5 · US Awsome game!: I feel like this game is teaching my 12 year old daughter to know how to drive even when it’s a little early. She loves it too!❤️❤️
  5. [R8] Driving School Simulator 3D 5/5 · US Love: I love this game so much
  6. [R16] Driving School Simulator 3D 1/5 · US Logging me out: This game log me out more then one time
  7. [R19] Driving School Simulator 3D 1/5 · US Loading: The ads I understand, but every time I tired to play the game, it wouldn’t loaded up. I have done everything restarted the game , exited out the game but still nothing. It does loaded the map when I want to play.
  8. [R18] Driving School Simulator 3D 3/5 · US 3/10: Nice game but lags in and out to much
  9. [R37] Driving School Simulator 3D 1/5 · US Game is trash, you can’t even move past the first add: You saw the title, you try and press the skip button literally nothing happens, the game is old, don’t even know why I downloaded it.
  10. [R1] Driving School Simulator 3D 1/5 · US you have to pay to play the game and this chat is most likely bots so: I saw the game look fun so I download it and then as soon as I open the app, it gives you options what to do so then if you press anyone it takes you to this car thing and it makes you get another car but all of the cars have to have like you have to have gold but obviously if you started the game, you don’t have any and you ha
  11. [R4] Driving School Simulator 3D 1/5 · US Not free: You’re gonna have to pay to play. The cars aren’t free which means you can’t drive in the game til you get one.
  12. [R6] Driving School Simulator 3D 3/5 · US Needs less in app purchases: It seems like it be a good game but you literally can’t play unless you buy something.
  13. [R9] Driving School Simulator 3D 3/5 · US Not bad: I really like this but their is just way to many ads this is just short and simple
  14. [R7] Driving School Simulator 3D 1/5 · US Fix you stupid aah game: I can’t even play it disappointing worst game everrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
  15. [R25] Driving School Simulator 3D 1/5 · US Horrible: Honestly, I was very disappointed in this game when I downloaded it all I saw were pop up adds, and they wanted you to buy their game passes, which I normally understand however, as I continued to try and play the game, everything costed money and it wasn’t a fun experience, no offense, but I’m not paying to play a fake car game so instead of getting this app, don’t waste your time like
  16. [R12] Driving School Simulator 3D 3/5 · US Wayyy too many ads: The game is pretty fun ngl but every time I tried to play or do something there’s always an ad. It’s never ending! Every time there’s an ad. Please change that
  17. [R28] Driving School Simulator 3D 1/5 · US More of adds than a game: More than half of my time was watching adds. Disgusting
  18. [R30] Driving School Simulator 3D 3/5 · US Ok game: This game is fun but it wants you to buy some Stuff and a lot of ads if you do not want to see ads this is not the game for you if you want to see ads than this is the game for you.
  19. [R71] Truck Simulator 4/5 · US Great game but controller: This is a great game! I wish it supported controllers.
  20. [R81] Truck Simulator 3/5 · US Overall good but…: The game is amazing the graphics are pretty good but this game does not allow you to use any sort of Xbox controller which I think is not great. This game should allow Xbox controllers because just think about it the pedals and steering would be better if you have the ability to use it o the Xbox controller. Xbox controllers can hook up to most devises like a iPhone, iPad, and e
  21. [R107] Truck Simulator 5/5 · US Please add backbone controller support: Amazing game just need the controller support
  22. [R114] Truck Simulator 3/5 · US Controller support: Need to add controller support
  23. [R61] Truck Simulator 1/5 · US Radio hasn’t worked in a year: Wish they’d fix the radio situation already
  24. [R100] Truck Simulator 2/5 · US The review: Good game however the radio never works all I hear is the static and when I try to play in the car and at home it doesn’t work it takes a very long time to load
  25. [R101] Truck Simulator 5/5 · US The best game of truck simulator: This game is good. It’s like really good. It’s the best game that I’ve ever played in my life. It’s really really good but there’s only one problem that the radio doesn’t work. I’m just telling you OK so this is the best game ever and I gave it a 1 trillion star review thank you for reading this game
  26. [R116] Truck Simulator 5/5 · US New update please: can you guys please put new American trucks (Tesla truck )and trailers and upgrade the truck watch please and thanks you guys are the best. And please fix the radio please

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