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Bus Simulator vs Bus Simulator

Bus Simulator 4.6★ · Free + IAP 70
Winner Bus Simulator
Bus Simulator 4.5★ · Free + IAP 60

Bus Simulator (App A) is a slightly better choice for players seeking a more realistic and enjoyable bus driving experience, despite both apps sharing similar issues with ads and in-game pricing.

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Both Bus Simulator apps offer a free-to-play bus driving experience with in-app purchases, but App A generally provides better graphics and a more realistic feel, while App B struggles with frequent glitches and a frustrating ad experience. While both apps are criticized for expensive in-game purchases and intrusive ads, App A's positive reviews more frequently highlight its engaging gameplay and realistic elements.

Head to head

Features & Realism edge: Bus SimulatorR7R14R16R17
Bus Simulator Users praise App A for its realistic graphics, bus options, and engaging gameplay, including picking up passengers, turn signals, and GPS R14R17. Some users specifically appreciate the inclusion of real bus brands R62 and the ability to customize buses R16. However, some find the traffic unrealistic and desire more American routes or major cities R7. The radio feature is consistently reported as non-functional R62R69R87R90.
Bus Simulator App B also receives compliments for its realism, graphics, and variety of buses R5R16R17. Users enjoy the customization options R16 and the ability to choose between career and free drive modes . However, some users note a lack of realism R26 and desire more maps, traffic lights, and passenger capacity R26. Similar to App A, the radio is frequently reported as not working R69R87R90.
Ease of Use & Performance tieR3R4R5R11
Bus Simulator Some users find the game fun and easy to play R5R16. However, there are significant complaints about the game being laggy R22 and glitchy R3R11R36. Specific issues include cars crashing into the player R3R11, unexpected vehicle spawning , and the game crashing or freezing R4. Some users also dislike changes to driving controls and difficulty with reversing .
Bus Simulator Many users find App B fun and engaging R5R16. However, it faces numerous complaints about being laggy R22 and glitchy R3R11R36. Common issues include other cars swerving and crashing into the player R3R11, cars appearing out of nowhere R3, and the game freezing or crashing R4. Users also mention slow braking and issues with game volume after ads R3R36.
Price/Value & Monetization tieR1R6R9R10
Bus Simulator Users frequently complain about the high prices of buses R12R26R30 and cities/countries , often requiring real money R10R30. The payout from routes is considered insufficient to afford new buses R12. Many users express frustration with the excessive number of ads R1R6R9R15, appearing after every level or even mid-game R1. Some feel the option to remove ads is too expensive .
Bus Simulator App B also receives significant criticism for its monetization strategy. Users complain about the high prices of buses R12R26R30 and cities/countries , often requiring real money R10R30. The in-game earnings are not enough to buy expensive items R12. The most common complaint is the overwhelming number of ads R1R6R9R15, which appear frequently, sometimes mid-game or after every level R1. Some users feel the cost to remove ads is too high .
Support & Reliability tieR3R4R11R36
Bus Simulator Users report issues with lost in-app purchases and money disappearing after bidding on buses , indicating potential problems with transaction reliability or customer support. The game's frequent glitches R3R11R36 and crashing R4 suggest a lack of consistent maintenance or effective bug fixes. The non-functional radio R62R69R87R90 also points to unaddressed issues.
Bus Simulator App B users also experience significant reliability issues, including lost in-app purchases and money disappearing . The game is frequently described as glitchy R3R11R36 and prone to crashing R4. The persistent problem with the radio not working R62R69R87R90 further highlights unaddressed bugs. Some users mention issues with loading R4 and difficulty connecting to Game Center .
Pick Bus Simulator if

You prioritize realistic graphics and a variety of bus options, and are willing to tolerate frequent ads and high in-game prices R14R17R62. You enjoy the core driving simulation despite recurring glitches and a non-functional radio R3R11R36R62.

Pick Bus Simulator if

You are looking for a free bus simulator with decent graphics and customization, but you should be prepared for a similar experience to App A regarding ads, glitches, and expensive in-game content R5R16.

Evidence note: Both apps are named 'Bus Simulator' and share very similar user feedback, making it challenging to distinguish them solely based on review content without more specific identifiers within the reviews themselves. The reviews for both apps are heavily skewed towards complaints about ads, glitches, and in-game pricing, which is common for free-to-play mobile games. The lifetime ratings are close, with App A having a slight edge despite fewer total ratings.

Frequently asked

Do these Bus Simulator games have a lot of ads?
Yes, both Bus Simulator apps are heavily criticized for having too many ads, with users reporting them appearing after every level, between actions, or even mid-game, making the experience frustrating R1R6R15R18.
Are the in-game purchases expensive in Bus Simulator?
Yes, users frequently complain that buses and other in-game content, like cities, are ridiculously expensive, with prices for buses ranging from 85,000 to 249,000 in-game dollars, and often requiring real money R10R12R26R30.
Do these games have glitches or performance issues?
Yes, both Bus Simulator apps are widely reported to be glitchy, laggy, and prone to crashing, with common issues including other cars crashing into the player, vehicles spawning unexpectedly, and the game freezing or kicking users out R3R4R11R22.
Does the in-game radio work in Bus Simulator?
No, many users across both apps report that the in-game radio does not work, consistently playing static or having no sound, despite passengers asking for music R62R69R87R90.

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. [R7] Bus Simulator 2/5 · US add some american routes: add some more american routes
  2. [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.
  3. [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!!!
  4. [R17] Bus Simulator 5/5 · US It’s great: It looks realistic camera is great and it’s so good !!
  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. [R4] Bus Simulator 1/5 · US Loading issue: Doesn’t work on iPhone
  7. [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!😉
  8. [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
  9. [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?
  10. [R6] Bus Simulator 3/5 · US Ads: Its good other than the occasional ads
  11. [R9] Bus Simulator 3/5 · US Hello: Hello, I was just reaching out I wanted to get rid of all the ads
  12. [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
  13. [R36] Bus Simulator 3/5 · US Ad glitch: Every time I play Freeride mode after a few minutes of playing an ad will show up mid game then after the ad is done the bus sound just goes away. Can y’all fix that?
  14. [R15] Bus Simulator 3/5 · US Fun but…: Fun game but wayyy too many ads
  15. [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
  16. [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
  17. [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
  18. [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
  19. [R22] Bus Simulator 1/5 · US Laggy: I can’t sign in to my other account cause it says “invalid”…😑
  20. [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
  21. [R69] Bus Simulator 3/5 · US Issues with radio: This game is still very relaxing but my one complaint is for over 2 years now of playing on and off I’ve noticed that the radio has been useless since.. what’s going on? Is it music rights? I just feel like the radio button has been replaced with us just telling the customers that we’ll turn it on but it’s not even working. I miss hearing something other than the bus itself. Iuc
  22. [R87] Bus Simulator 3/5 · US It’s ok: My radio is working on any of the channels like it so boring to drive around without music please fix that cause I really like the game
  23. [R90] Bus Simulator 3/5 · US Bus simulator ultimate: Why are none of my radio stations working please fix this

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