# BitLife - Life Simulator — Live your best (or worst) life

> Text-based life simulator where player choices determine life outcomes. (iPhone/iPad app by Candywriter, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitlife-life-simulator/id1374403536 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Candywriter, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284954685)
- Category: Games, Role Playing, Simulation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 1,788,562 App Store ratings · 7,003 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 365 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), European Portuguese, Latin American Spanish
- Released: 2018-09-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitlife-life-simulator/id1374403536/reviews.md

## What is BitLife?

How will you live your BitLife?
Will you try to make all the right choices in an attempt to become a model citizen sometime before you die? You could marry the love of your life, have kids, and pick up a good job along the way.
Or will you make choices that horrify your parents? You could descend into a life of crime, start trouble in prison, smuggle goods across country lines, and rob banks.

It's all up to you...

BitLife is the original text-based life simulator that lets you roleplay your life, your way. Create your story in this choice-driven simulation game. Build a perfect life, chase success, or embrace chaos. In this life simulation, every tap is a choice that changes what happens next in your story.
Play a full roleplaying life from start to finish and shape your own life story. Choose your path through love, romance, relationships, and marriage or drama, betrayal, and scandal. Shape your life through careers, education, and risky choices, then watch your story unfold through the consequences of every decision.

Virtual life is calling…

CREATE YOUR STORY:
- Live your BitLife as a model citizen… or a total wild card.
- Build a dream life story: love, family, career, and success.
- Or chase chaos: fame, scandal, and bad choices with big outcomes.
- Your life, your identity, your story, your roleplay.

LIFE SIMULATOR:
- A text-based life simulator where choices stack up, year after year in a true simulation.
- Shape your life through education, careers, and relationships.
- Every decision changes your path, your story, and your ending.
- No two lives, and no two stories, play out the same.

DRAMA & CONSEQUENCES:
- Break the rules: crime, prison trouble, smuggling, and bank robberies.
- Cheat, betray, or stay loyal: your choices decide the fallout.
- Take risks, face consequences, and deal with the chaos your story creates.
- An interactive story and simulation where choices actually matter.

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY:
TikTok: @bitlifeapp
X: @BitLifeApp
Instagram: bitlifeapp
This game is free to play. No Wi-Fi is needed.

## Key features

- Text-based life simulation
- Choice-driven roleplaying
- Build a dream life
- Embrace chaos and crime
- Shape your story through decisions
- Interactive story unfolding

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Golden Piggy Bank | $4.99 | one-time |
| Golden Pacifier | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Fight Mode | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bitizenship | $7.99 | one-time |
| Time Machine Use | $0.99 | one-time |
| God Mode | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bitizenship | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bitizenship + God Mode | $15.99 | one-time |
| Boss Mode | $20.99 | one-time |
| Investor Expansion Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Landlord Expansion Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| C.U.L.T. Expansion Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Vampire Mode | $9.99 | one-time |
| Racing Expansion Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Luxury Lifestyle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Casino Expansion Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Golden Neko Statue | $4.99 | one-time |
| Golden Diploma | $4.99 | one-time |
| Zoo Expansion Pack | $4.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #15 in Top Free · Role Playing (US App Store)
- #41 in Top Free · Simulation (US App Store)
- #62 in Top Grossing · Role Playing (US App Store)
- #63 in Top Grossing · Simulation (US App Store)

## What do users think of BitLife?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Amazing game
- 🚀 Constantly updated
- 💡 Lots of customization options
- 👍 Addictive and fun

**Cons**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 💰 Too many features behind paywall
- 📺 Excessive ads
- 🤔 Certain mechanics feel unrealistic

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Inconsistent behavior when adopting children
- Losing Bitizenship status after updates
- Certain jobs/careers not functioning properly

**Most requested features**

- More family-related features (grandparents, aunts/uncles, etc.)
- Ability to start own business or company
- More crime-related activities and scenarios
- Expanded education and career options
- Deeper relationships with friends and coworkers
- Randomized world events and news updates

## Recent user reviews (10 of 7,003)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitlife-life-simulator/id1374403536/reviews.md

### 1/5 — scammed me

*2026-08-18, version 3.24.4*

i payed for the bitizen + god mode pack and they took my money but i never got the pack.

### 1/5 — The auto saving needs to go.

*2026-08-18, version 3.24.4*

I’ve had BitLife for years and the auto saving came and made just took the enjoyment out of the game, I reached out for the support multiple times, asking them to remove it, the auto saving is ruining the lives because if something happens and you don’t want it to happen and you close the app and reopen the app that is supposed to make it so that decision isn’t made the auto saving gives it to you anyways before the auto saving that didn’t happen.

### 1/5 — Paid

*2026-08-18, version 3.24.4*

I paid for no ads and it didn’t go through to my game but still took my payment

### 3/5 — used to be great

*2026-08-18, version 3.24.4*

same game, just hungry for money now. need adverts to do basically everything which is sad. this game was a big part of my childhood

### 1/5 — Took my money

*2026-08-18, version 3.24.4*

I bought bitizen but it didn’t get the pack but took the money i don’t recommend

### 5/5 — New update needed

*2026-08-18, version 3.24.4*

When I go on character life after cancelling before confirming injury in Pro career the game ignores me and keeps the Injury on the last update the game didn’t allow that and I liked that version better, please fix it.

### 5/5 — Orphanage

*2026-08-18, version 3.24.4*

Can u pls make it where we can get adopted by a random family if we are living in a orphanage

### 1/5 — Joke of a game

*2026-08-18, version 3.24.4*

How greedy do you have to be? This used to be free. Whilst I agree providing a service without ads is okay, especially to those who want to play it, the amount you get on free version doesn’t really give anyone a choice. And seriously is this a good enough game to spend money on? Like £9.99 for an imaginary friendship bracelet?? If anyone has bought that I feel deeply sad for them. Not only is it not real but it’s something that should be free with ads. You should have to watch an ad to unlock it rather than be asked to spend £10, yes £10 for an imaginary bracelet. Awfully ridiculous and outrageous. The ads on the pages that you scroll up and down on are so annoying, it’s so sensitive that you’ll click it by accident and it’ll then take you to a website like why are you doing this on top of the watchable ads? It just makes it worse. I can’t genuinely believe even if it is someone else’s choice that they would spend money on this. Game is bugged massively. It’s rigged to get you to spend money. Awful human beings trying to profit profit profit, rather than ask for the minimum and count themselves fortunate. Uninstalled.

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2026-08-17, version 3.24.4*

Love the game but they removed the feature where you close out the app and it resets an unwanted event. I’ve bought so many packs for this game including the 
time machine (which has been glitched for two weeks and still hasn’t been fixed) but without the reset feature the game is unplayable. And if they removed the feature to put it behind a paywall (like everything else in the game) then that’s just greedy.

### 1/5 — Prices for expansion packs are ridiculous! Also false advertising!

*2026-08-17, version 3.24.4*

BitLife are falsely advertising game modes with features that don’t appear after purchase. I feel bad for anyone who’s been misled and is now out of pocket because of this! 
(I see the ad on Instagram)

## Frequently asked questions about BitLife

### What is this app?

This app is a text-based life simulator that allows you to roleplay your life from start to finish. You make choices that shape your character's destiny, from career and relationships to engaging in criminal activities.

### What are the key features?

Key features include a text-based simulation where choices stack up year after year, the ability to build a dream life story with love and career, or to chase chaos with fame and scandal. Every decision impacts your path and story's ending.

### Is this app free to play?

Yes, this game is free to play. It also offers in-app purchases and may display advertisements.

### What kind of life can I simulate?

You can simulate a wide range of lives. You can strive to be a model citizen, find love, have a family, and pursue a good job. Alternatively, you can choose a path of crime, starting trouble, smuggling, and bank robberies.

### Does this app require an internet connection?

No, this app does not require Wi-Fi to play, making it accessible offline.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.24.4 — 2026-07-29

What's up, Bitizens? This week, we've got a round of bug fixes and maintenance heading your way, including a fix for the BitPass! We apologize for the inconvenience it caused some of you. Keep an eye on our socials for more info about these fixes and for upcoming features and updates. While you're there, share your craziest BitLife moments from the past week with us. We love seeing what you get up to!

### 3.24.3 — 2026-07-07

Greetings, Bitizens! We've got a round of bug fixes and maintenance coming your way this week. Don't forget to check out the Ultimate Fighter Mode and start your journey to become BitLife's ultimate fighter today! We're also excited to announce that BitLife will soon be available in other languages, starting with Spanish. We'll announce more details soon!

Hit us up on our socials to catch up on important info and updates, and share a screenshot or two while you're there!

### 3.24.2 — 2026-06-29

Let's get ready to rumble, Bitizens! The Ultimate Fighter Mode is now available for purchase. Head over to the BitLife Marketplace and start your journey to become the ultimate fighter today! Here's what's included:

- Choose a fighting specialty
- Brawl with randos on the street
- Compete in the Ultimate Fighting League
- Learn 100+ fighting moves
- SO MUCH MORE!

Hit us up on our socials for more info and updates. While you're there, send us your craziest moments!

### 3.24.1 — 2026-06-26

Let's get ready to rumble, Bitizens! The Ultimate Fighter Mode is now available for purchase. Head over to the BitLife Marketplace and start your journey to become the ultimate fighter today! Here's what's included:

- Choose a fighting specialty
- Brawl with randos on the street
- Compete in the Ultimate Fighting League
- Learn 100+ fighting moves
- SO MUCH MORE!

Hit us up on our socials for more info and updates. While you're there, send us your craziest moments!

### 3.24 — 2026-06-04

What's up, Bitizens! Are you ready for the ULTIMATE summer showdown? We've got some updates coming your way that are going to be FIRE. But first, while we're getting them all ready, we've got a round of bug fixes and maintenance. Get excited and head over to our social channels to learn more. While you're there, drop us a screenshot of your favorite BitLife moment from this past week!

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