# Hobo - Real Life Simulator — Realistic Homeless Tycoon Sim

> Realistic life simulator game about escaping homelessness and building wealth. (iPhone/iPad app by Chimpanzee, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hobo-real-life-simulator/id1500166575 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Chimpanzee, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494416672)
- Category: Games, Strategy, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 39,892 App Store ratings · 450 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 17 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-03-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hobo-real-life-simulator/id1500166575/reviews.md

## What is Hobo?

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RECENT 5-STAR REVIEWS
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"I downloaded this game expecting it to be like bitlife but then it took me by storm."
"Not flooded with ads!"
"The realism aspect of it is amazing!"
"I'm stunned. Every other game I had on my phone I just YEETED straight out the window. I love it."
"Best game in its category!" 
"Hard but ADDICTING!"
"My new favorite game!"
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Not everyone makes it off the streets - will you?

Hobo Capitalist is an AD FREE, CHALLENGING, REALISTIC, take on the classic LIFE SIMULATOR.* 

Enter the world as a homeless hobo, beg on the streets or get hired for graffiti, go to university, invest in the market, sell real estate, buy businesses, become a tycoon and more! 

• Buy and sell items on the daily market
• Invest in real estate, take out a mortgage or bring in rental income
• Buy businesses and build your empire from the ground up
• Give back to the community
• Beg, dumpster dive, play music and more
• Global leaderboards
• Take out a student loan to pay for university
• Apply to jobs to launch your career, earn raises and promotions
• Build your credit
• Set investing for retirement
• Eat healthy and increase your life expectancy
• Grow your net worth
• Take vacations
• 75+ random events to keep you on your toes
• Frequent content updates

Will you make it off the streets and become a millionaire?

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*Although there are no video ads or any ads for other games, there are in-game IAP's that pop up occasionally.

## Key features

- Beg on streets or get hired for graffiti
- Invest in the market and real estate
- Buy businesses and build an empire
- Attend university and take out student loans
- Apply for jobs and build credit
- Experience 75+ random events

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cash Pack 100K | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cash Pack 250K | $9.99 | one-time |
| Zero Out Daily Expenses | $2.99 | one-time |
| Recovery Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| CASH PACK 25K | $2.99 | one-time |
| CASH PACK 10K | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Investor Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Chase Your Dreams Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Be Successful Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| LIFE PACK +50 | $7.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Hobo?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Good concept
- 👍 No ads
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Realistic simulation
- 🚀 Challenging progression

**Cons**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Lack of instructions
- 🔍 Unclear mechanics
- 🔍 Unforgiving early game
- 🔍 Repetitive after a while
- 🔍 Pay-to-win concerns

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Inconsistent promotion/raise system
- Issues with real estate transactions
- Disappearing money and progress
- Random deaths without explanation

**Most requested features**

- More job/career options
- Ability to undo actions
- Retirement/endgame content
- Character customization
- Improved UI and navigation
- Consistent economic system
- Multiplayer or social features

## Recent user reviews (10 of 450)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hobo-real-life-simulator/id1500166575/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Very tricky game

*2026-08-25, version 1.0.59*

You have to kind of figure out what’s important to you so actually every decision does matter

### 5/5 — Good

*2026-08-17, version 1.0.59*

Challenging game

### 5/5 — 🤘🏽

*2026-08-16, version 1.0.59*

🤘🏽

### 5/5 — Yes

*2026-08-16, version 1.0.59*

Yes

### 5/5 — Yes

*2026-08-15, version 1.0.59*

Yes

### 5/5 — Not bad

*2026-08-14, version 1.0.59*

Not bad

### 5/5 — Cool

*2026-08-13, version 1.0.59*

Well made game so far

### 5/5 — GOOG

*2026-08-12, version 1.0.59*

Good

### 1/5 — Нет локализации

*2026-08-11, version 1.0.59*

Сделайте русскую локализацию, пожалуйста.

### 5/5 — Good

*2026-08-09, version 1.0.58*

Good

## Frequently asked questions about Hobo

### What is Hobo - Real Life Simulator about?

This is a challenging and realistic life simulator game where players start as a homeless individual. The goal is to navigate the streets, pursue education, invest, buy businesses, and build wealth to escape poverty and become a millionaire.

### What are the key features of this game?

Key features include begging or getting hired for odd jobs, investing in the stock market and real estate, buying and building businesses, attending university, applying for careers, and experiencing over 75 random events that keep gameplay dynamic.

### Is this game free to play?

The game is free to download and play. While it is ad-free, it does offer in-game in-app purchases that may pop up occasionally.

### What kind of gameplay can I expect?

You can expect a challenging and realistic simulation of life from the streets. The game focuses on economic progression, career building, and strategic decision-making to increase your net worth and life expectancy.

### How do I succeed in Hobo - Real Life Simulator?

Success involves making smart financial decisions, such as investing wisely, managing your income from jobs or businesses, and potentially taking out loans for education or real estate. Building your credit and investing for retirement are also crucial for long-term wealth.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.59 — 2026-08-10

• Dark mode
• Bug fix: Buy and selling in the market sometimes wasn't letting you sell the max amount

### 1.0.58 — 2026-07-24

• Bug fix with days of life accruing past 365
• Taxes now come out April 15 (day 105) every year - you can see how much you owe per bracket

### 1.0.57 — 2026-07-09

• Your login streak now pays more every single day, with milestone rewards at 7, 14, and 30 days. Keep the streak alive for the big ones.
• Bug fix: New smaller businesses (Bottle Depot, Scrap Yard, Box Plant) now pay down their loans correctly
• Bug fix: Paying off a loan no longer keeps charging you the daily payment
• Bug fix: Fixed a Sports Cards auction bug that could swallow your cash
• Bug fix: Your save backup now protects all three save slots
• Bug fix: Fixed a rare startup crash on damaged saves
• Bug fix: Starting a new life now shows exactly what carries over first

### 1.0.56 — 2026-07-07

Fixed business loans not clearing after full repayment, which blocked new loans.
You can now pay off the last few cents of a loan that used to get stuck.
Fixed job applications showing "lost life expectancy" instead of the actual result.
Fewer pop-ups: the seasonal sale is capped and now has a working "Don't show again."
The low-cash warning no longer keeps reappearing after you dismiss it.

### 1.0.55 — 2026-07-01

• Bug fix: Haptics toggle actually turns haptics off.
• Bug fix: Sell sliders now match what you own, with a clear "MAX" tag.
• Bug fix: Paid-off business and student loans fully clear so you can borrow again.
• Bug fix: Seasonal sale now has a "Don't show again" link.

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