# App Tycoon — Create apps. Get rich. Or not.

> Simulation game where players develop, sell, and manage an app company. (iPhone/iPad app by Kuyi Mobile.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-tycoon/id1157215393 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kuyi Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/327074972)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Role Playing, Simulation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.20/5 from 103 App Store ratings · 69 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 25 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-09-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-17
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-tycoon/id1157215393/reviews.md

## What is App Tycoon?

Ever wanted to be an app developer and get into the app industry?

Want to know the ups and downs of running an app business?

Wait no more, App Tycoon will let you experience these, plus MORE!

App Tycoon is a unique simulation game where you play the role of an app developer who makes a living by developing and selling apps. You start as a fledgling app developer working from a garage and move your way up the ladder to become a tycoon. Are you up for the challenge?

Key Features:

- Develop, update and sell apps!
- Run and build your own app company!
- Customize your apps--clever title, app icons, features etc.
- Unlock dozens of items and skills
- Beat the top charts!
- Compete with other developers (players)
- Upgrade your workplace, tools, hardware, etc.
- Play offline! (internet connection not required)
- Guaranteed fun for hardcore and casual players!

Website:
http://www.kuyimobile.com/

Support and Feedback:
http://www.kuyimobile.com/support.php

Twitter:
@kuyimobile

Facebook:
http://facebook.kuyimobile.com/

## Key features

- Develop, update, and sell apps
- Build and manage your own app company
- Customize app titles, icons, and features
- Unlock items and skills
- Compete with other developers
- Upgrade workplace and tools
- Play offline

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy 10 energy | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 25 energy | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy 75 energy | $4.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of App Tycoon?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Entertaining and fun
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Great concept
- 👍 Good idea for a game
- 👍 Lots of potential
- 👍 Developers did a great job
- 👍 Great tycoon game
- 👍 Fun for kids interested in programming
- 👍 Awesome game
- 👍 Great game idea
- 👍 Really good game

**Cons**

- 🐌 Very slow progression
- 🐌 Takes too long to make money
- 🐌 Repetitive gameplay
- 🐌 Tedious and grinding
- 🐌 High downtime
- 🐌 Slow to generate coins
- 🐌 Pay to play elements
- 🐌 Unforgiving controls
- 🐌 Money shortage
- 🐌 Slow loading screen
- 🐌 Can be boring

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Won't load
- Game won't load
- Runtime error
- Field 'Day' missing in date table
- App crashes
- Game freezes
- Black screen and freezes
- Cannot load game
- Missing field 'day'
- Freezes all the time
- Won't open
- Stops loading
- Error when trying to open
- Script day could not be loaded: error
- Game crashes upon setting a name
- Buttons glitch
- Cannot get past the first screen
- Game crashes when first started
- Money disappearing
- Infinite loading screen
- Cannot select advanced features
- App no longer functions
- Menu stays up after tapping to launch
- Cannot go to other pages
- Menu doesn't go away
- Weird bug where couldn't update game
- Runtime error and can't play
- Bug in app instantly
- Cannot play with WiFi
- Problem with adding/removing features
- Hard click needed for options
- Buggy as hell
- Not loading after playing for an hour
- Bought energy not received
- Game won't load after playing for an hour
- Energy not helping the game
- Takes a long time to publish a game
- N-word used in top apps
- Energy not really helping

**Most requested features**

- Make more apps available
- Add more content/features
- Improve money making system
- Add a way to check reviews
- Allow playing others' games
- Add more genres
- Add workers to help create apps
- Hire workers to help create apps
- Add a "Reset Tycoon" button
- Improve speed of game
- Add customizable office and character design
- Make money easier to make
- Increase speed of payment
- Add more game mechanics for easier progress
- Allow selection of advanced features
- Make debugging easier before launch
- Less penalty for bugs on first launch
- Add more genres
- Add more stuff to the game
- Make money faster
- Make more of this
- More updates and games like this

## Recent user reviews (10 of 69)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-tycoon/id1157215393/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Awsomesause

*2022-11-20, version 1.0.1*

I think

### 5/5 — BEST APP EVER 🤩🤩

*2019-08-09, version 1.0.1*

THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST APPS I HAVE SEEN SO FUN PLEASE DEVELOPER MAKE MORE OF THIS BUT there is only one thing that is just a little little bit annoying the energy it’s not really helping the game BUT BEST GAME EVER SO FUN PLS MAKE MORE UPDATES AND GAMES LIKE THIS

### 3/5 — Its,a fair game but needs to be debugged

*2019-04-15, version 1.0.1*

It’s a fair game but I wish that it makes money faster. Also it won’t load when I get in the game after I play it for an hour.

### 5/5 — Not bad 👌

*2019-03-11*

I would recommend it tho you don’t make money from your other games when your making one. And it takes a long time just to publish a game :( ether way it’s entertaining, fun and addictive 👍

### 3/5 — Loved it but needs censoring

*2019-03-10*

I love the pace of the game although it may take some time in the beginnig. Also I noticed in the top apps that someone has used the N word. This is something that might offend others when playing. Some censorship or banned words might be a help!

### 5/5 — Great Game 👍

*2018-12-09*

I think the developers did a great job on this game. I haven’t seen any bugs since I started. When people complain about things they have no idea what their talking about. First of all, when you get a bug you can fix it by debugging. My first game got 3 stars because of that. The getting money very slow part is true, but come on, be less inpatient. Overall this is a great game.

### 4/5 — I thing plz fix it

*2018-11-16*

I am having a lot of trouble trying to get energy like how the heck do you get energy after you signed into Facebook and Twitter there is no absolute way to get energy help me please! But once you get passed that the game is pretty good.

### 2/5 — My game won’t load

*2018-11-05, version 1.0.1*

I’ll click on the app and it goes on the loading screen and then stops

### 3/5 — Great but....

*2018-11-04, version 1.0.1*

I love this game but I bought a .99 pack of 10 energy and I haven’t received them idk what’s going on but I’d like to get those.

### 3/5 — Good but has problems

*2018-11-01, version 1.0.1*

I preordered it and it is a really good game. But after about a week of playing it won’t let me load up the game, even when I try to uninstall and install it again it doesn’t work. Please fix this as I would love to play this game again.

## Frequently asked questions about App Tycoon

### What is App Tycoon about?

App Tycoon is a simulation game where you step into the shoes of an app developer. You'll experience the challenges and rewards of creating, selling, and managing your own app company, starting from humble beginnings and striving to become a tycoon.

### What are the key features of App Tycoon?

Key features include developing, updating, and selling apps, building and customizing your own app company, unlocking various items and skills, competing with other players, upgrading your workspace, and the ability to play offline.

### Is App Tycoon free to play?

The game is free to download and play. However, it does offer in-app purchases, allowing players to enhance their experience or progress more quickly through optional purchases.

### Can I play App Tycoon without an internet connection?

Yes, the game is designed to be played offline. An internet connection is not required to enjoy the full experience of developing and managing your app company.

### Who is the target audience for App Tycoon?

This game is ideal for players who enjoy simulation and tycoon games, as well as those interested in the business aspects of app development. It's designed to be fun for both casual and more dedicated gamers.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2018-09-27

What's new in version 1.0.1?

- Improved performance
- Miscellaneous bug fixes!

We hope you enjoy App Tycoon as much as we've enjoyed creating it!

### 1.0.0 — 2018-08-22

No release notes.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-17.*