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Public Transport Simulator vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Public Transport Simulator's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

Public Transport Simulator
This App
Bus Simulator : Ultimate
Nemesis
Coach Bus Simulator Game 2023
Contender
Bus Simulator Indonesia: Maleo
Contender
Car Driving School Simulator
Peer
Truckers of Europe 3
Peer
Extreme Car Driving Simulator
Peer
Real Driving School
New Kid
Core Identity
DeveloperSkisoSoftZuuks GamesFunsol Technologies (Private) LimitedMaleo Media KreatifBoomBit, Inc.Yalcin SenturkAxesInMotion S.L.Oleksii Hohol
CategoryGamesGamesGamesGamesGamesGamesGamesGames
PlatformAndroid, iOSiOS, AndroidiOSiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidiOS, Android
Store Metrics
Rating4.6 / 54.5 / 54.5 / 54.0 / 54.5 / 54.2 / 54.4 / 54.7 / 5
Ratings Count3,369205,1151,28225953,3325,86270,53748,735
PriceFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFree
Release DateFeb 26, 2015Jun 14, 2019Jul 25, 2022Dec 23, 2025Aug 9, 2017Jun 21, 2022Jan 29, 2015Jul 16, 2020
Last UpdatedJan 15, 2024Jan 28, 2026Jun 26, 2025Dec 28, 2025Apr 24, 2026Feb 28, 2026Apr 25, 2026Mar 25, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentimentpositivepositive-excellentmixedpositivepositive-
Score78/10068/100-82/10035/10078/10075/100-
Praises
  • Realistic driving simulation mechanics provide high replay value for long-term players
  • Realism and Immersion
  • High-Quality Graphics
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  • High-Quality Graphics
  • Smooth Gameplay
  • Realistic driving simulation mechanics provide educational value for new drivers learning traffic rules
  • High-fidelity graphics and realistic truck physics create an immersive driving experience for mobile users
  • Nostalgic gameplay loop provides long-term entertainment value for returning players
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Complaints
  • Physics engine glitches cause vehicles to flip or crash during routine passenger stops
  • Excessive Advertisements
  • Technical Performance and Lag
  • Login and Account Issues
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  • Excessive Advertisements
  • Stability & Crashes
  • Excessive ad frequency interrupts gameplay flow and degrades the overall user experience
  • Post-update technical regressions including map loading failures and performance lag disrupt the core gameplay loop
  • Excessive advertisement frequency disrupts the flow of gameplay sessions
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Requests
  • Expanded vehicle variety including specific American and electric bus models
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  • Offline play capability to allow progress without requiring a constant internet connection
  • Multiplayer mode implementation to enable social interaction and convoy driving with other players
  • Expanded environmental variety including snow, rain, and desert maps for exploration
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Ragdoll physics create a skill-based barrier to progression
  • 48+ vehicle roster provides long-term content depth
  • Official licensing from major manufacturers (Mercedes, Scania)
  • Massive 350M+ user base
  • Deep business management layer
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  • Industry-leading Vehicle Mod System for community content
  • High graphical fidelity comparable to PC simulators
  • Strong cultural niche and local authenticity
  • Educational simulation loop functions as a B2B-adjacent trust signal for new drivers
  • 39-vehicle collection provides long-term content depth for casual engagement
  • High-fidelity physics engine sustains enthusiast retention
  • Modular chassis system drives long-term customization engagement
  • Physics-based core loop sustains 500M+ installs
  • Multi-chapter career progression increases DAU/MAU ratio
  • Offline-first design captures travel-based play segments
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Weaknesses
  • 0.06★ rating gap between Android and iOS platforms
  • Physics glitches during passenger stops trigger unfair penalties
  • Aggressive ad frequency (primary churn risk)
  • Critical Google Play login bugs
  • Post-update performance lag
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  • Frequent crashes and stability issues
  • High ad frequency in non-driving menus
  • Lack of official vehicle manufacturer licenses
  • 0.7★ Android-iOS rating gap indicates platform-specific regression
  • Ad-frequency complaints are the #1 churn driver in recent reviews
  • Technical regressions in the latest release disrupt gameplay
  • Broken tow and detachment mechanics trigger negative sentiment
  • Persistent ad-delivery bugs for IAP users
  • Ad-frequency disrupts session flow
  • Technical performance regressions post-update
  • Inconsistent vehicle handling on high-performance models
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Pricingfreemiumfreemiumfreefreefreemiumfreemiumfreemiumfreemium
MomentumZombieSteady-MaintenanceMaintenanceMaintenanceActiveIntense
Update Cadence5 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~499d avg5 versions, 4 majors/6mo, ~67d avg-2 versions, ~138d avg3 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~73d avg5 versions, 4 majors/6mo, ~46d avg5 versions, 4 majors/6mo, ~20d avg5 versions

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