# CD Market - Music Label Sim — A music label simulation game > Text-based music label simulation game spanning decades of industry evolution. (iPhone/iPad app by Joaquin Benito Vazquez.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cd-market-music-label-sim/id6670562960 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Joaquin Benito Vazquez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1766759568) - Category: Games, Music, Simulation, Strategy - Price: $3.99 (on sale, was $7.99) - Rating: 4.80/5 from 221 App Store ratings · 60 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.1 · 59 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2024-10-22 - Data updated: 2026-08-27 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cd-market-music-label-sim/id6670562960/reviews.md ## What is CD Market? CD MARKET is a music label simulation game — it's mostly text-based focused on managing a record label. You will be able to: - Play from 1970 to 2020 and continue endlessly! - Experience music history, from vinyl to piracy to digital platforms - Manage your artists, deal with band chemistry, stress, boredom, and even addictions! - Handle contracts - Scout new artists and form new bands - Make tours - Create and sell merchandising - Market releases - Increase hype - Create your artists avatars - Participate in awards - Get into festivals or create your own - Collaborate with other artists - Create merchandising for your artists - Fight the global charts - Engage with rival labels - Sandbox mode to edit eveything as you like ...and much more! One-time purchase — play forever with no in-app purchases! Get more info at X/Twitter @cdmarketgame Join the Discord to get support too! ## Key features - Music label management simulation - Artist scouting and management - Music industry history simulation - Contract and tour management - Merchandising and marketing - Rival label competition - Sandbox editing mode ## Chart rankings - #119 in Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store) - #101 in Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store) ## What do users think of CD Market? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Deep and detailed simulation - 💰 No microtransactions or ads - 🤩 Immersive and realistic gameplay - 💯 Worth the money - 🚀 Responsive developer - 💡 High replay value - ✨ Refreshing change from typical mobile games - 🌟 Feels like running a real company - 👍 Great for music industry enthusiasts - 💎 Hidden gem status - ✅ Good value for upfront cost **Cons** - 📉 Steep learning curve - 😵 Frustrating contract renewals - ⚖️ Balancing issues with events and difficulty - 🎶 No in-game soundtrack - 🤔 Some UI navigation can be improved - 📉 Difficulty in staying out of debt for some users - 😵 Managing multiple artists is tedious - 👴 Outdated graphics mentioned by one user **Commonly reported bugs** - PC demo needs work compared to mobile - Events are too punishing and unbalanced - Difficulty in staying out of debt - Managing multiple artists becomes a headache **Most requested features** - Add Korean language - Make contract renewal more user-friendly - Add in-game soundtrack - Allow buying venues - Add more random artist events (e.g., arrests) - Add more award shows - Allow signing artists back - Add more control over subsidiary labels and genre specialization - Implement artist residency options (e.g., Vegas) - Add an artist version of the game - Include diss tracks in an artist version - Organize songs as desired - Allow creating artists after game start - Enable artists to write/produce for others on the label - Allow artist collaborations - Implement automation for recording demos - Sign producers instead of hiring - Allow selling/using demos from songwriters for other artists - Concurrent PR efforts for multiple artists - Show expected tour demand - Allow moving artists in/out of groups or assembling solo artists into groups - Unlock CD Manufacturing earlier - Allow renegotiating distribution deals - Add more genres (e.g., K-pop, J-pop) - Add more countries for expansion (e.g., Africa) - Allow using gallery photos for album covers and artist profiles - Add a 'select all' tour button - Allow setting ticket prices more easily - Auto-restock for shirts and merch - Add automation for some artists - Add German language support - Add Portuguese language support - Add more award shows throughout the year - Add music video awards and countdown charts - Allow artists to ask to perform at award shows - Add a sandbox mode - Replace, fire, or hire new band members - Add new instruments and use different instruments on projects - Make it possible to make an artist after starting the game - Add more control over subsidiary labels and genre specialization - Add artist residency options (e.g., Vegas) - Add an artist version of the game - Include diss tracks in an artist version - Organize songs as desired - Allow creating artists after game start - Enable artists to write/produce for others on the label - Allow artist collaborations - Implement automation for recording demos - Sign producers instead of hiring - Allow selling/using demos from songwriters for other artists - Concurrent PR efforts for multiple artists - Show expected tour demand - Allow moving artists in/out of groups or assembling solo artists into groups - Unlock CD Manufacturing earlier - Allow renegotiating distribution deals - Add more genres (e.g., K-pop, J-pop) - Add more countries for expansion (e.g., Africa) - Allow using gallery photos for album covers and artist profiles - Add a 'select all' tour button - Allow setting ticket prices more easily - Auto-restock for shirts and merch - Add automation for some artists - Add German language support - Add Portuguese language support - Add more award shows throughout the year - Add music video awards and countdown charts - Allow artists to ask to perform at award shows - Add a sandbox mode - Replace, fire, or hire new band members - Add new instruments and use different instruments on projects - Make it possible to make an artist after starting the game ## Recent user reviews (10 of 60) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cd-market-music-label-sim/id6670562960/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Insanely Good - Absolutely Worth It *2026-08-13, version 1.7.10* For anyone complaining about difficulty: You don’t have to use the default world state. This game is beyond awesome. There is so much more than just following one band’s career. You can create your own genres of music and plot their popularity thru the decades. Dev is always working on new ideas, taking feedback from players, polishing QoL. I found this game while searching for the 90s DOS game Rockstar! And i am so glad i did. ### 5/5 — Not bad *2026-07-27, version 1.7.10* Once I purchased it, I haven’t put my phone down ### 3/5 — Good game *2026-07-24, version 1.7.10* I enjoy the game but it seems I have accidentally purchased the game a few days after it has been ported over to pc and released with more features. I’ve accidentally purchased the original version here on my phone which is apparently the lesser product, thus making me feel short changed. There’s a big list greeting you after you purchase this app that proudly displays all the features that you won’t be able to experience? Great. My entire playthrough I felt bummed out that I was playing a lesser version of a game, the B-product ### 5/5 — Extremely addictive *2026-07-21* Honestly one of the best game I played on mobile. The gameplay is simple but addictive because you to make more and more stats/money. Maybe it’s to répétitive, but overall a great game. ### 5/5 — Great Game! *2026-07-02, version 1.7.10* Honestly have put far too much time into this game since I bought it! It’s entertaining challenging and honestly so fun! Worth every penny and looking forward to playing the PC version soon! ### 5/5 — A truly great game *2026-06-10, version 1.7.6* The love that’s been poured into this game is apparent. Plus, with no microtransactions, you’re not left feeling like a pay pig for the developer. This game is genuinely good, deep, and shows a ton of potential. As it stands right now I’d give it an easy 9 out of 10, and I can see it becoming a perfect game if the dev keeps adding QoL changes, depth, and maybe even DLC one day. To the dev: THANK YOU! We need more game devs like you. I will also be gladly purchasing this game on steam when it comes out. I played the demo on PC and I feel like it definitely needs a lot of work compared to the mobile version, but after all; it is just a demo (on PC anyways) All in all, tremendous job done here and this game should stand as a reminder that devs should prioritize creating a legitimately GOOD game over some lame cash grab riddled with features locked behind pay walls. Thanks again! ### 5/5 — Sucked in from the first second. *2026-05-19, version 1.7.6* If you’re interested in the music industry like I am this game is just amazing. I am a little obsessed, it’s just so… real. Best new game in years, imo. ### 5/5 — Muito bom! *2026-05-17* Parabéns pelo jogo! muito divertido. ### 5/5 — good game but *2026-05-08* pls add korean language ### 5/5 — 10/10 I would recommend *2026-05-04, version 1.7.5* Super immersive, fun record label game. Literally what dreams are made of, live out your dream as a record executive, totally 100% worth the money, way more detailed than any record label simulation I’ve ever played! ## Frequently asked questions about CD Market ### What is CD Market - Music Label Sim? CD Market is a text-based simulation game where you manage a music label. You can scout artists, handle their careers, market releases, and compete with other labels from 1970 onwards. ### What are the key features of this music label game? Key features include managing artist chemistry and stress, handling contracts, scouting new talent, organizing tours, creating merchandise, marketing releases, and engaging with rival labels. The game also simulates music industry history and offers a sandbox mode. ### How much does CD Market - Music Label Sim cost? The game is a one-time purchase, allowing you to play forever without any additional in-app purchases or ads. ### What time period does the game cover? You can play from 1970 and continue endlessly into the future. The game aims to simulate the evolution of the music industry across different eras, from vinyl to digital platforms. ### Can I customize aspects of the game? Yes, the game includes a sandbox mode that allows you to edit various aspects of the game as you like. You can also create your own artist avatars. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.7.10 — 2026-06-27 Awards improvements and nominations, HR executive, live, deluxe and anniversary editions and much more! ### 1.7.9 — 2026-06-25 Awards improvements and nominations, HR executive, live, deluxe and anniversary editions and much more! ### 1.7.8 — 2026-06-18 Awards improvements and nominations, HR executive, live, deluxe and anniversary editions and much more! ### 1.7.7 — 2026-06-15 Awards improvements and nominations, HR executive, live, deluxe and anniversary editions and much more! ### 1.7.6 — 2026-05-08 Awards improvements and nominations, HR executive, live, deluxe and anniversary editions and much more! ## Apps similar to CD Market | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Hollywood Superstar Tycoon](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hollywood-superstar-tycoon/id6744840939) | 4.3 (244) | Free | Games | | [Actor Empire](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/actor-empire/id6757667257) | 4.1 (77) | Free | Games | | [Singer Life: Music Simulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/singer-life-music-simulator/id6756978094) | 4.4 (33) | Free | Games | | [Lawgivers II](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lawgivers-ii/id6553989084) | 4.4 (158) | $14.99 | Games | | [Charted – Music Star Life Sim](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charted-music-star-life-sim/id6744414147) | 4.4 (391) | Free | Games | | [Music Superstar Career Tycoon](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-superstar-career-tycoon/id6751773102) | 3.8 (61) | Free | Games | ## Related topics [Cd market](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/cd-market) · [music label](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/music-label) · [recording games label](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/recording-games-label) · [record label](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/record-label) · [record label game](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/record-label-game) --- *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 2026-08-27.*