# From Zero to Hero: Idle game! — Business Life Simulator Games!

> Life simulation game where you start poor and aim for presidency. (iPhone/iPad app by Heatherglade Publishing Kft.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/from-zero-to-hero-idle-game/id1321606577 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Heatherglade Publishing Kft](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466256195)
- Category: Games, Finance, Simulation, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 292,014 App Store ratings · 2,348 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 304 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish, Korean, German (Germany), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), Chinese (Simplified, China), French (France), Japanese
- Released: 2017-12-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/from-zero-to-hero-idle-game/id1321606577/reviews.md

## What is From Zero to Hero?

Life Simulation. 

Begin your career as an unemployed guy without home or money.

Find the first ways to earn money, get a job, study, work your way up the corporate ladder, trade in the stock market and win money at the casino, buys cars, houses and planes, do whatever it takes, but become a president before your character dies of old age. 

Life Simulation:
−	Begin your life as a poor guy without any money, job or home;
−	Find money for food;
−	Buy yourself clothes and your first room in dormitory;
−	Get enrolled at university and progress to earn more;
−	Win money at the casino;
−	Trade in the stock market;
−	Climb up the corporate ladder;
−	Find yourself a girlfriend and make a virtual family;
−	Don’t forget to go to the hospital, treat your character and take him to resorts;
−	Go bowling, play pool, attend the concerts to increase happiness;
−	Start your own business and earn your first million;
−	Become a president if you manage to go through all the challenges and not die of old age.

## Key features

- Start with no money or home
- Earn money and find jobs
- Study and climb corporate ladder
- Invest in stock market and casino
- Buy cars, houses, and planes
- Start your own business
- Become president

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins №1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Salary X2 – 30 min | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins №2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coins №3 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coins №4 | $13.99 | one-time |
| Coins №3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| New economy car | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Career Boost | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins №3 | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of From Zero to Hero?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 🌟 Helpful for learning money management
- 🎉 Fun and engaging
- 👍 Realistic life simulation

**Cons**

- 💰 Difficult to progress without paying
- 🔍 Unrealistic job requirements
- 🕰️ Slow progression and time-consuming
- 🤯 Frustrating when expenses exceed income
- 🤔 Lack of gender options

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Inconsistent daily bonus rewards
- Glitches causing loss of progress or money
- Buggy casino and stock market functionality

**Most requested features**

- Add option to play as a female character
- Implement a faster time progression mode
- Improve the stock market and casino mechanics
- Allow more control over expenses and lifestyle choices

## Recent user reviews (10 of 2,348)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/from-zero-to-hero-idle-game/id1321606577/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love

*2026-08-14, version 2.0.6595*

Taxi ride game littt

### 2/5 — Game will not progress

*2026-07-30, version 2.0.6595*

Need a star but all my businesses from chpt 1-4 were already maxed with stars.  Even past chapters wouldn’t open all the businesses per chapter when the stars maxed.  It’s a major bug.  So I’m dumping the game.

### 1/5 — False advertising

*2026-07-11, version 2.0.6595*

Not like the actual game.

### 1/5 — Раньше было лучше

*2026-06-23, version 2.0.6595*

Я опять решила поиграть, это совсем не то. Раньше все измерялось годами, а теперь таймер. Сразу можно подружку себе найти, а паньше это надо было для поддержания настроения и было как цель. Упростили игру, стала скучная 👎🏻

### 2/5 — Update made game unplayable

*2026-06-22, version 2.0.6595*

I have been playing this game for months.  I reached the end of the career track so decided to update it thinking maybe there would be new content but instead of adding new content they took away the cards you could collect as the daily quest prize.  There is no way to get the cards now so no way to finish the collection part of the game.

### 1/5 — Ads

*2026-06-16, version 2.0.6595*

Don’t force us to watch ads, if I want a boost I will watch it

### 2/5 — Реклама

*2026-06-11*

Игрового процесса нет от слова совсем, только и делаешь, что постоянно смотришь рекламу

### 2/5 — Bad changes

*2026-06-06, version 2.0.6595*

This game used to be harder and fun and now it’s so easy and boring. The mini scenarios suck because if you don’t use a ticket you lose money, to get tickets you have to spend real money in the game which I won’t do. This game also used to have mini games that you could bet or play the stock market and those were fun but they seem to have taken them away

### 1/5 — Money

*2026-06-06, version 2.0.6595*

Y’all just stole my money. I payed for the yellow tickets but y’all said purchase not made but still took my money

### 1/5 — Too many ads

*2026-06-02, version 2.0.6595*

This game could be fun. I enjoyed the one before it however there are entirely too many ads. Every action you take you have to tune an ad. Every few seconds in the game itself there’s a forced ad. And to get rid of the ads in this game is entirely too expensive.

## Frequently asked questions about From Zero to Hero

### What is this app about?

This app is a life simulation game where you begin as an unemployed individual with no resources. You must find ways to earn money, get educated, advance in your career, invest, and build wealth with the ultimate goal of becoming president before your character dies of old age.

### What are the key features of this life simulator?

Key features include starting with nothing, finding jobs, pursuing education, climbing the corporate ladder, trading in the stock market, playing at the casino, buying assets like houses and cars, starting your own business, and managing your character's health and happiness.

### Is this app free to play?

Yes, the app is free to download and play. It does include in-app purchases for items or advantages that can speed up your progress or enhance your gameplay experience, and it also features advertisements.

### What kind of goals can I achieve in this game?

You can achieve numerous goals, such as finding food and housing, buying clothes, getting a university degree, securing a high-paying job, making significant profits in the stock market, building a family, and ultimately aiming to become the president of the country.

### Who is this game designed for?

This game is designed for players who enjoy simulation games, particularly those interested in career progression, economic management, and achieving ambitious life goals in a virtual environment. It appeals to those who like to see their virtual characters succeed from humble beginnings.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.6595 — 2026-06-01

– Improved stability of the app

### 2.0.6594 — 2026-04-09

Minor changes and stability improvements

### 2.0.6587 — 2026-03-27

Minor changes and stability improvements

### 2.0.6582 — 2026-02-24

Minor changes and stability improvements

### 2.0.6569 — 2025-12-02

Big fixes

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