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Head-to-head

Truck Simulator vs Bus Simulator

Truck Simulator 4.5★ · Free + IAP 60
Winner Bus Simulator
Bus Simulator 4.5★ · Free + IAP 70

Both Truck Simulator and Bus Simulator offer realistic driving experiences, but Truck Simulator struggles with critical bugs preventing gameplay for many users, giving Bus Simulator a slight edge despite its own issues.

Full reviews: Truck Simulator · Bus Simulator

Truck Simulator and Bus Simulator both aim for realistic driving, offering detailed graphics and vehicle options. However, Truck Simulator is plagued by severe bugs that prevent many users from even starting the game, while Bus Simulator, though not perfect, generally allows users to play and enjoy its core features.

Head to head

Features tieR8R11R32R35
Truck Simulator Truck Simulator offers beautiful scenery and customization options, with users requesting off-road modes, new American trucks (like Tesla), and autopilot features R8R11R35. However, the in-game radio often doesn't work, playing only static R32R37R50R51.
Bus Simulator Bus Simulator is praised for its realistic buses, real brands, and the ability to unlock cities R62. Similar to Truck Simulator, the radio is a persistent problem, with users reporting it doesn't work and only plays static, leading to passenger complaints R62. Users also desire more starting routes and traffic lights .
Ease of Use edge: Bus SimulatorR1R4R9R10
Truck Simulator Many users report significant issues preventing them from playing, such as being unable to access the game, buttons not working, or the career mode being unresponsive R1R4R9R10. Some also experience UI scaling problems, making buttons unreachable .
Bus Simulator Bus Simulator also has users reporting issues with being unable to start the game or getting stuck on loading screens . However, for those who can play, the game is generally considered fun and easy to use, though some find the waiting times before routes long .
Reliability tieR1R12R22R24
Truck Simulator Truck Simulator suffers from frequent crashes, lagging, and glitches, including cars sliding and crashing into the player, invisible navigation systems, and vehicles appearing out of nowhere R12R22R24. The game has not been updated in five months, which contributes to these issues R1.
Bus Simulator Bus Simulator also experiences glitches, freezing, and crashes, with users reporting the game kicking them out in the middle of drives R63. A common complaint is random vehicle spawning, leading to crashes and damage R75R81.
Price/Value tieR6R21R28R29
Truck Simulator Truck Simulator is free with in-app purchases, but users are frustrated by the excessive number of ads, often appearing upon opening the app or after clicking buttons R6R21R28R33. Some feel forced to pay to remove ads or to unlock new trucks R6R29.
Bus Simulator Bus Simulator is also free with in-app purchases. Users complain about too many ads, making the game unenjoyable, and the high cost of new cities and buses . However, some users appreciate that ads don't appear during routes, only after completion .
Support tieR1R19R31R63
Truck Simulator Users report issues with contacting support and accounts not loading R19R31. The lack of recent updates (5 months) suggests a lack of ongoing developer support for bug fixes and new features R1.
Bus Simulator Reviews do not provide specific feedback on direct support interactions, but the recurring issues with radio functionality and glitches suggest that some problems are not being addressed promptly R63.
Pick Truck Simulator if

You are looking for a truck driving simulator with good graphics and customization, and you are willing to overlook significant bugs and frequent ads R11.

Pick Bus Simulator if

You want a bus driving simulator with realistic vehicles and city unlocking, and you can tolerate occasional glitches and ads, especially if you appreciate an ad-free experience during routes R62.

Evidence note: Both apps are free with in-app purchases, and much of the negativity for both stems from ads and monetization strategies. Recent reviews for Truck Simulator are heavily skewed negative due to critical bugs preventing gameplay.

Frequently asked

Do Truck Simulator and Bus Simulator have working in-game radios?
No, both Truck Simulator and Bus Simulator have persistent issues with their in-game radios, with many users reporting that all stations only play static or don't work at all R32R37R50R51.
Are there many ads in Truck Simulator and Bus Simulator?
Yes, both games are criticized for having an excessive number of ads, which frequently interrupt gameplay, appear upon opening the app, or after clicking buttons R6R21R28R33.
Do these games support external controllers?
Users of both Truck Simulator and Bus Simulator have requested controller support (specifically Xbox controllers and Backbone controllers), indicating that it is either not fully implemented or not working as expected R18R38R48R62.
Are there issues with vehicles randomly appearing in the road?
Yes, both Truck Simulator and Bus Simulator users report problems with vehicles, including cars and other buses, randomly spawning in front of them, leading to crashes and damage R12R24R75R81.

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. [R8] 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
  2. [R11] Truck Simulator 5/5 · US Beautiful scenery: This is one of the best games ever
  3. [R32] 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
  4. [R35] Truck Simulator 5/5 · US Long time player: Need a new truck with auto pilot so I can first person and chill
  5. [R1] Truck Simulator 1/5 · US Problem: I can’t acess to the game when i enter i touch the button to enter but i don’t do nothing and the game haven’t been uptadet since 5 months
  6. [R4] Truck Simulator 2/5 · US The button is not working: I pressed the button and it did not work
  7. [R9] Truck Simulator 3/5 · US 3rd time I downloaded it.: People are saying it is good and I’ve been wanting to try it out. It won’t let me. I keep clicking the career button and it doesn’t work.
  8. [R10] Truck Simulator 1/5 · US It dosent let me play: I got this game I got my country and when I press to play it dosent let me 0 out 5
  9. [R12] Truck Simulator 3/5 · US Glitching: Yall need to fix this glitch. Im riding in the truck and all the cars and trucks are sliding on the side that I’m driving crashing into me. Now that’s damage that I have to pay for. I’ve never had this glitch until now. It’s been happening for a whole week now and it’s needs to be fixed ASAP.
  10. [R22] Truck Simulator 2/5 · US Review: I love the game but it would not stop kicking me out in the middle of drives
  11. [R24] Truck Simulator 3/5 · US Game becomes unplayable after you pause the game for a while: To continue a pending trip became impossible as the navigation system becomes invisible and some other invisible vehicles started crashing into you from every direction we love the game and we wish you could do better
  12. [R6] 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
  13. [R21] Truck Simulator 3/5 · US It was fun…: I played this game every day but the adds are crazy every time I log in ads ads ads like stop get rid of that
  14. [R28] Truck Simulator 1/5 · US Ads: Too many ads. · translated
  15. [R29] Truck Simulator 4/5 · US It’s good. But was forced to pay for new trucks.: I wish later down the line I wasn’t forced to buy the Mercedes-Benz trucks. At first I didn’t want them but eventually I had to get them because for me it was impossible to get any new truck at all off of the provided jobs alone.
  16. [R19] Truck Simulator 1/5 · US GAME IS BROKEN: Played for 3 months fine then all of sudden my account won’t load or even let me click off the menu. Looked up everything possible the only thing you can do is contact them and maybe it will get it fixed.
  17. [R31] Truck Simulator 1/5 · US Scammed. Support contact me: Scammed. · translated
  18. [R63] Bus Simulator 3/5 · US Fix it please.: I enjoy the game as well as the trucking version. Lately there has just been so much glitching :(
  19. [R37] 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
  20. [R50] Truck Simulator 4/5 · US Problem 📻🎧: The game is the best in graphics trucks jobs every detail is good but there is a problem that one turns on the radio and does not play any music only that detail is missing thank you
  21. [R51] Truck Simulator 3/5 · US radio/truck wash: The game is great i enjoy playing it, However I have it a 4 because the radio doesn’t work I tried all the station and all i hear is static, Also is there a specific level where you have to get to so you could be able to wash your truck?
  22. [R33] Truck Simulator 3/5 · US Todo bien pero muchos anuncios ,espero que mejoren en esa parte: Muchos anuncios y no deje disfrutar el juego bien
  23. [R18] 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
  24. [R38] Truck Simulator 5/5 · US Please add backbone controller support: Amazing game just need the controller support
  25. [R48] Truck Simulator 3/5 · US Controller support: Need to add controller support
  26. [R62] Bus Simulator 5/5 · US Best game ever just one problem….: I have been using this game many times and it very fun and realistic. I love how there are real brands of buses to choose from, it adds another layer of realism. I would like if there was controller compatibility so others (including me) could get a very realistic gameplay. The radio in the game does not work and it is always static. I hope you can fix this probl
  27. [R75] Bus Simulator 3/5 · US The ghost cars: So the game overall is a 4.5 star game but there is one major problem everytime i am on a long drive with my bus, a car suddenly spawn infront of me when i am going at a high speed causing me to crash and damage the bus as well as get bad ratings.
  28. [R81] Bus Simulator 3/5 · US Random Spawning: The game is decent so far, only thing I don’t like is how vehicles randomly appear on roads when I’m driving causing me to wreck. Not too long ago, a bus spawned in the exact spot I was causing me to restart my whole route! Please fix this!!

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