UPDATE: I am updating to a five star review because they fixed the problem and restored our coins. Thank you for correcting in a timely manner. **** I lost all the coins I had earned (and paid for) when I upgraded and no one has responded to my complaints. The restore purchases button doesn’t work. **** I loved the game, played it every day, watched the ads I chose to in order to earn more coins and to get more lives and if this doesn’t get resolved, you’re going to lose all my ad income. I will remove the app tomorrow if this isn’t resolved.

I've genuinely enjoyed playing Bus Jam for its challenging puzzles. It's a game that combines fun gameplay mechanics with increasingly difficult levels, making it a great pastime. The graphics are simple and decent, offering a smooth gaming experience on iOS devices. However, my enthusiasm took a hit as I reached level 397. At this point, the game introduces challenge that can only be released by purchasing additional tiles. This sudden shift towards a pay-to-win model was disappointing, especially after investing so much time without needing to spend money (except for ads removal, which I did). Like another reviewer mentioned, it seems you're forced to make in-app purchases to progress further. This aspect detracts from the game's initial appeal, where skill and strategy were the only prerequisites for advancement. While I understand the developers' need for monetization, a more balanced approach, offering alternate ways to earn or unlock essential items, would have been preferable. It's a shame because Bus Jam is really fun and engaging up to this point. I'd still recommend it for those who enjoy puzzle games, but with the caveat of the potential need to spend money to fully experience all its levels.

As much as the developers say every level can be solved without boosts or whatever, there are some levels labeled Hard or Super Hard that cannot be passed without boosters. And if you’ve used your coins there is no way forward. I’ve given up on the game. It WAS fun. But. I hit a level with no coins, no boosters, and without a perfect play I lose every single time. So I’m done. EDIT: The game is fun, so I did open it today and try again as the developers suggested. Failed again. I came close to solving!!! But. My fat thumb accidentally tapped the wrong color. Which on some levels means you’d lose. This time, it meant I triggered a bomb. I tapped the bomb person five times as the countdown happened and he didn’t move. So. I lost. Again. The next time I tried, I did something wrong early on. Lost super early. I gave it another chance. Just more frustration. The game WAS fun but with no chance to pass this level unless I drop $10 or whatever it is, it’s no longer worth my time.