# Ship Tycoon

> Multiplayer business simulation game managing a global shipping company. (iPhone/iPad app by TRADEGAME Lab Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ship-tycoon/id1168512535 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [TRADEGAME Lab Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/313478127)
- Category: Games, Simulation, Strategy
- Price: $0.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.30/5 from 48 App Store ratings · 188 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 232 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-02-06
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ship-tycoon/id1168512535/reviews.md

## What is Ship Tycoon?

A new game present by TRADEGAME Lab following Air Tycoon - Ship Tycoon

This is a paid version of 'Ship Tycoon'. 100 credits will be provided at the start of the game.

Ship Tycoon is an authentic online multiplayer business simulation game which manage a shipping company.
With various users gathered from all over the world, we will run a management competition aiming at the best shipping company in the world.

When you first start your game, your company starts with a tiny bulk ship, but depending on your management skills and efforts, your company can turn into a global shipping company with huge fleet of vessels

You can be the best CEO in the world. Let's start right now.

- Key Features -

Multi-player mode and single player mode support
More than 80 major worldwide ports
5 different types of cargo ships - bulk carriers, container carriers, tankers, gas carriers, car carriers
Over 50 different shipping items
Free and regular (automatic) operations
Changes in global economy and oil prices

## Key features

- Online multiplayer business simulation
- Manage a shipping company
- Build a global fleet
- Compete with worldwide users
- Multiple ship types and ports
- Dynamic global economy factors

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $0.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pocket of Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Credits | $19.99 | one-time |
| Box of Credits | $49.99 | one-time |
| Trunk of Credits | $99.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Ship Tycoon?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎮 Highly addictive and engaging gameplay
- 📊 Deep strategy and realistic business simulation
- 🌍 Global shipping empire building experience
- 🎨 Good graphics and visual quality
- ⚙️ Detailed management mechanics
- 🏆 Competitive multiplayer leaderboard system
- 🎯 Long-term gameplay with 30-year progression
- 🛢️ Realistic economic modeling with fuel and cargo costs
- 🚢 Multiple ship types and upgrade options
- 💼 Customization features (naming ships, fleet management)

**Cons**

- 💰 Requires additional in-app purchases despite paid version
- 🌐 Requires internet connection even for single-player mode
- ⏰ Severe play-time limitations and accumulation system
- 🔄 Slow gameplay with excessive loading times
- 📱 Incompatible with newer iPhone models (notch issues)
- ❌ Poor customer support and unresponsive developers
- 🎮 Steep learning curve with minimal tutorials
- 💸 Expensive in-app credit purchases
- 🐛 Game-breaking bugs after updates
- 📉 Unbalanced long-term contract economics
- 🚫 No true offline mode available
- ⚠️ Billing issues and failed credit transactions

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Menu buttons hidden under notch on iPhone X/newer models
- Game freezes on every move/action
- In-app purchase credits not received after payment
- Account loss after app updates
- iOS 11 compatibility issues
- Ships stuck in port losing money
- Game ends prematurely with no continuation option
- Billing charged twice for same purchase
- Slow performance and lag issues
- Regular contracts causing company bankruptcy
- Failed credit transactions with no refund

**Most requested features**

- True offline single-player mode without internet requirement
- Unlimited play time or extended day limits
- Bank/loan system for financing
- Offline play capability for travel
- Extended game duration beyond 30 years
- Improved UI with fewer clicks required
- Better tutorial and in-game instructions
- Ship assignment to regular contracts
- Ability to speed up daily reward animations
- More detailed financial information screens
- Port office functionality documentation
- Auction deposit system improvements
- Additional ship types and cargo options
- Alliances between shipping companies
- Better explanation of regular operations mechanics
- Ability to visit ports without sending ships
- Lifetime limits reduction for ships
- Chinese language support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 188)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ship-tycoon/id1168512535/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Still being maintained after all these years!

*2026-07-05*

Even though the game obviously looks slightly old considering it’s near a decade of age, I’m still proud that the developers are still issuing out new things. Writing this after the introduction of the ship work shop that just happened today!

### 2/5 — Money scam

*2026-04-07*

Bought the paid version and still told I need to buy credits to play the whole thing.

### 4/5 — Good game need more days

*2026-02-19*

Such a good addicting game but single player should have unlimited days, I think it’s kinda dumb you can’t even buy more time if you wanted to

### 1/5 — Credit issue

*2026-01-07*

Even after i paid for this app it still stops after 2020 and tells me to restart

### 1/5 — Jogo muito quebrado

*2025-08-09*

Infelizmente, ShipTycoon é o típico exemplo de jogo que mata toda a diversão com um sistema de monetização abusivo. O progresso é praticamente travado atrás de uma parede de pagamento: você só consegue avançar de verdade comprando gemas — e não é pouco. As melhorias mais básicas de navios, rotas e portos exigem uma quantidade absurda de gemas, que mal são oferecidas gratuitamente.

As poucas gemas que você consegue de forma “orgânica” são tão escassas que parece até piada. E, claro, os melhores navios, contratos e upgrades estão disponíveis apenas para quem gasta dinheiro real. Isso cria uma vantagem gigantesca para quem paga, deixando quem joga de graça em desvantagem permanente.

Se você pensou em jogar casualmente ou tentar subir sem pagar, pode esquecer. O jogo força você a gastar para não ficar estagnado ou ser ultrapassado em todos os rankings e eventos. Uma pena, porque o conceito do jogo é interessante, mas a ganância estragou tudo.

### 5/5 — 로딩

*2024-12-16*

게임을 들어가면 계속 무한로딩이 걸리거나 버튼을 누를 때마다 로딩이 길게 걸립니다 해결 방법이 있을까요?

### 1/5 — 1100원주고 게임을 샀는데

*2024-01-03*

왜 체험시간 끝났다고 크레딧사라하나요

### 1/5 — 詐欺だ！

*2022-08-18*

5000円を入金したらログインできなくなった！

### 5/5 — 현재 접속이 안됩니다.

*2022-08-18*

DB connection fail (2002) 오류 뜨네요~

### 1/5 — My game has stopped after 2020

*2022-04-08*

I purchased the paid app of This game, even then, after 2020 my game has stopped and has asked me to buy more credits....

## Frequently asked questions about Ship Tycoon

### What is Ship Tycoon?

Ship Tycoon is an authentic online multiplayer business simulation game where you manage a shipping company. You compete with players globally to build the largest fleet and become the best CEO. The game starts with a small bulk ship and allows for company growth based on management skills.

### What are the key features of Ship Tycoon?

Key features include support for both multiplayer and single-player modes, over 80 major worldwide ports, five different types of cargo ships (bulk carriers, container carriers, tankers, gas carriers, car carriers), over 50 different shipping items, free and regular operations, and dynamic changes in the global economy and oil prices.

### How much does Ship Tycoon cost?

This is a paid version of the game. Upon starting, players receive 100 credits. The game itself requires an initial purchase.

### What kind of devices is Ship Tycoon compatible with?

The provided data does not specify compatibility details. However, as a mobile application, it is generally expected to be available on iOS and Android devices.

### What is the main goal in Ship Tycoon?

The main goal in Ship Tycoon is to build the best shipping company in the world. This involves competing with other users from all over the globe through effective management, expanding your fleet, and navigating the changing global economy.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.9.0 — 2023-08-23

iPhone full screen support
Minor bug fix

### 1.8.3 — 2019-05-07

iPhone X & XS screen fit
Minor bug fix

### 1.8.2 — 2018-08-31

Minor bug fix

### 1.8.1 — 2018-04-11

Fixed ending bug

### 1.8.0 — 2018-04-06

A drill ship have been added.
- The drill ship is a ship of the concept of a subsidiary business which does not need manual operation unlike other ships.
- After installing the drill ship in the offshore oil area, it will provide stable income after several months of oil exploration.
- It is possible to install one drill ship in one place.

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All apps by TRADEGAME Lab Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/313478127

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