# Papa Doner — The ultimate doner restaurant!

> Simulate running and expanding a doner kebab fast food restaurant. (iPhone/iPad app by OVIVO Games.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papa-doner/id6737192899 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [OVIVO Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482405708)
- Category: Games, Food & Drink, Role Playing, Simulation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 1.70/5 from 36 App Store ratings · 56 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 255 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2024-10-31
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papa-doner/id6737192899/reviews.md

## What is Papa Doner?

Step into the bustling world of fast food and embark on a culinary journey like no other. From crafting mouthwatering doner kebabs to managing every aspect of your own doner empire, Papa Doner puts you in the driver's seat of your very own restaurant venture.

- Craft Delicious Doner:
In Papa Doner, it's all about the art of the doner! Roll up your sleeves and prepare to create the most savory, succulent doner kebabs ever tasted. From perfectly seasoned meats to fresh veggies and flavorful sauces, every detail counts in satisfying your hungry customers.

- Run Your Restaurant:
Running a successful doner shop is no easy feat! Manage every aspect of your restaurant, from taking orders and cooking up delicious dishes to keeping your dining area clean and inviting. Happy customers mean big tips and even bigger profits!

- Expand Your Empire:
Dreaming of doner domination? With Papa Doner, the sky's the limit! Expand your empire by upgrading your restaurant. The more you grow, the more renowned your doner brand will become!

- Hire and Train Staff:
Behind every successful doner place is a dedicated team of staff. Hire and train your employees to ensure smooth operations and top-notch customer service. As your business flourishes, invest in your team's skills to keep up with the growing demands of your hungry clientele.

Papa Doner offers a thrilling blend of idle gameplay and restaurant management, providing endless hours of addictive fun for players of all ages. Are you ready to become the ultimate doner tycoon? Download Papa Doner now and start building your savory empire today!

## Key features

- Craft delicious doner kebabs
- Manage restaurant operations
- Expand your business empire
- Hire and train staff
- Idle gameplay and simulation

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Diamond Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Diamond Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Diamond Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Diamond Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Need For Speed | $6.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Max Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Giant Diamond Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Huge Diamond Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Papa Doner?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Cute game (mentioned in comparison)
- 👍 Fun game (despite issues)

**Cons**

-  광고 Ads every 1 minute
-  광고 Ads every 30 seconds
-  광고 Ads every 2 minutes
-  광고 Ads every 5 minutes
-  광고 Ads every 10 seconds
-  광고 Ads every 15 seconds
-  광고 Ads every 60 seconds
-  🐛 Stuck at first restaurant
-  🐛 Cannot level up
-  🐛 Cannot progress to next restaurant
-  🐛 Game resets progress
-  🐛 Not enough coins to start
-  🐛 Ads are unskippable
-  🐛 Ads overtake game time
-  🐛 Ads are intrusive and annoying
-  🐛 No way to remove ads
-  🐛 Paid ad removal not functional
-  🐛 Ads interrupt gameplay
-  🐛 Ads are a money grab
-  🐛 Game is unplayable due to ads
-  🐛 Repetitive gameplay
-  🐛 Lack of new content
-  🐛 Bugs and glitches
-  🐛 Audio issues (sound through silent mode)
-  🐛 Points/rewards not given
-  🐛 Misleading reward promises
-  🐛 Laggy and glitchy

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Cannot get past first restaurant
- Stops leveling up
- Lose money when leaving game
- Won't let me travel anywhere else
- Done with one section and won't let me move to the next
- Doesn't give enough coins to buy everything
- Reward not given after reaching level
- Game resets after leaving and re-entering
- Bugged and initial money disappeared
- Cannot earn stars or level up after level 9
- No way to get rid of ads
- Finishing restaurant doesn't show the next one
- Closing app resets progress
- Points not awarded after achieving mission
- Cannot purchase ad removal
- Game is laggy and glitches everywhere
- Stuck on level 9 with no objectives
- Cannot progress to the next restaurant
- Cannot level up from level 1 to 2 after buying second table
- Sound plays through silent mode

**Most requested features**

- More levels
- More variety in restaurants
- Option to remove ads
- Fix ad removal purchase link
- Make game more enjoyable and fun
- Fix bugs and glitches

## Recent user reviews (10 of 56)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papa-doner/id6737192899/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Still bad

*2026-07-28*

This game is absolutely terrible. Can’t get even out of the first restaurants because it stops you from leveling up. Don’t waste your time with this one.

### 1/5 — Too many ads

*2026-07-20*

Cant even play its just ad after ad

### 1/5 — 進まない！

*2026-07-03*

8店舗目にして、次に進めず9店舗目が出ません。
進めてる方居ますか？？

### 1/5 — Ew

*2026-06-24*

Ads every 1 minute , and if you leave X out of the game you’ll lose half of your money trying to not watch the ad. im only playing this game because of animal restaurant . it gives rewards playing this weird game , its fun just so annoying and wild . I do recommend animal restaurant because it has no ads and it’s so cute! I wish I could give this game 0 stars , who wants to play ad infested games ? Hope yall keys ! 💙

### 1/5 — Won’t let me use the map

*2026-05-23, version 1.1.3 (1)*

I’ve finished the first restaurant but now it won’t let me travel anywhere else how do I fix this?

### 4/5 — 8레벨 다음으로 넘어가는법!

*2026-05-22*

다음으로 어떻게 넘어가나요?  How do we move on next?

### 1/5 — Upset

*2026-05-07*

Done with one section and it won’t let me move to the next.

### 2/5 — To much ads

*2026-05-03*

The game is pretty good but there’s an ad every 30 seconds

### 1/5 — 미친년…

*2026-04-15*

광고로 시작해서 광고로 끝나는
게임임.
진짜30초에 한 번씩 광고나옴
보상받으려고 꾸역꾸역 8개 주 깻는데 그 이후부턴 50개 팔면 별 하나씩줌 ㅋㅋ 그래도 꾸역꾸역했는데 더 정떨어짐 ㅋㅋ

### 1/5 — 広告

*2026-04-09*

広告動画多すぎ！！ 
広告動画が終わったと思ったら、広告を表示しないために課金しろとしつこい。 
無料のゲームに広告動画は付き物とは思ってるけど、それにしても多すぎる。

## Frequently asked questions about Papa Doner

### What is Papa Doner?

Papa Doner is a mobile game that simulates the experience of running and growing your own doner kebab restaurant. Players can craft kebabs, manage daily operations, hire staff, and expand their business empire.

### What are the key features of Papa Doner?

Key features include crafting various doner kebabs, managing all aspects of restaurant operations like taking orders and maintaining cleanliness, expanding your business, and hiring and training staff to improve service and efficiency.

### Is Papa Doner free to play?

Yes, Papa Doner is free to download and play. It includes in-app purchases and advertisements, which are common monetization models for this type of simulation game.

### What kind of gameplay does Papa Doner offer?

The game offers a blend of idle gameplay and active restaurant management. This means you can progress and earn profits even when you're not actively playing, while also engaging in hands-on management when you are.

### Who is the target audience for Papa Doner?

This app is designed for players who enjoy simulation games, particularly those focused on business management, restaurant operations, and idle progression. It appeals to those who like building and growing virtual empires.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.3 (1) — 2026-01-07

Bug fixes

### version 1.2.6 (12) 16.11.25 - Adjust token — 2025-11-16

Bug fixes

### 1.1.1 — 2025-10-17

Bug fixes 
New ways to get rewarded - play and find out

### 1.1.0 — 2025-09-10

New products 
Bug fixes

### 1.0.4 — 2024-11-07

Bug fixes

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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 2026-08-23.*