# 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/id1192606549 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [TRADEGAME Lab Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/313478127) - Category: Games, Role Playing, Strategy - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.20/5 from 236 App Store ratings · 351 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 232 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2017-05-25 - Data updated: 2026-08-24 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ship-tycoon/id1192606549/reviews.md ## What is Ship Tycoon.? A new game present by TRADEGAME Lab following Air Tycoon - Ship Tycoon This is a free version of 'Ship Tycoon'. 20 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 and single player modes - Manage a fleet of various cargo ships - Compete globally for best shipping company - Over 80 major worldwide ports - Simulates global economy and oil prices ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **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** - 🚀 Fun gameplay - 👍 Addictive and engaging - 🚢 Interesting ship management **Cons** - ⏱️ Limited playtime - 💰 Pay-to-play model - 🐛 Bugs and glitches - 🤔 Repetitive gameplay **Commonly reported bugs** - Contracts not showing up at ports - Ships freezing during delivery - Crashes and screen freezes - Compatibility issues with newer devices **Most requested features** - Add passenger ships and cruise liners - Increase playtime limit or remove it entirely - Improve server stability and reduce connectivity issues - Introduce more ship types and customization options - Implement a one-time purchase option instead of in-app purchases ## Recent user reviews (10 of 351) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ship-tycoon/id1192606549/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Put the time in to start *2026-07-30, version 1.9.0* This game is great, but like anything In life hard-work will payoff as you go ### 1/5 — Don’t wast your time *2026-05-01, version 1.9.0* Biggest rip off I have ever played this game sucks ### 1/5 — Nie polecam *2026-02-15, version 1.9.0* Nie polecam trzeba płacić za wszystko strata czasu ### 1/5 — A *2026-02-11, version 1.9.0* Limited after all you make ### 1/5 — Français *2026-01-03* Le jeux a l’air bien il manque le français ### 5/5 — This game no bat *2025-08-25, version 1.9.0* The ships is same real but it more slow ### 1/5 — No admin support! *2025-08-19, version 1.9.0* I enjoy this game, usually. Then there’s some stupid glitch, which ruins the entire game and nowhere to contact to fix the glitch. Spent a lot of time, just to be ruined by some glitch. Super annoying. ### 2/5 — Good until it isn’t *2025-08-09, version 1.9.0* This game was so much fun playing until a count down appeared at first I didn’t know what is it was but then I saw that I needed to pay to keep playing solo I was having fun I have 2 container ship and was about to get an oil tanker but then I had to stop like why even include the Car carrier and Oil rig if you cant even get it Solo in 10 years like please make it non Pay to Play for a free game ### 2/5 — Too boring *2025-08-03, version 1.9.0* Get ready boring after few days playing you are doing the same thing everyday ### 1/5 — Komme nicht ins Spiel *2025-07-14* Hab eine Weile gespielt und komme seit Tagen nicht mehr ins Spiel ,finde ich nicht in Ordnung,ich hoffe das sich dies bald ändert ## Frequently asked questions about Ship Tycoon. ### What is Ship Tycoon? Ship Tycoon is an online multiplayer business simulation game where players manage a shipping company. The goal is to compete with other players globally to become the best shipping company in the world. ### What are the key features of Ship Tycoon? Key features include both multiplayer and single-player modes, managing over 80 major worldwide ports, operating five different types of cargo ships, and dealing with changes in the global economy and oil prices. ### Is Ship Tycoon free to play? This is a free version of the game that provides 20 credits at the start. While the base game is free, it does offer in-app purchases. ### What kind of ships can I manage? You can manage five different types of cargo ships: bulk carriers, container carriers, tankers, gas carriers, and car carriers. Your fleet can grow from a tiny bulk ship to a huge fleet. ### Can I play with friends or other players? Yes, the game features an online multiplayer mode where you can compete with various users gathered from all over the world. There is also a single-player mode available. ## 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 — 2018-05-01 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. ## Apps similar to Ship Tycoon. | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Sea Port: Cargo Ships Harbor](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sea-port-cargo-ships-harbor/id1216710959) | 4.4 (10,480) | Free | Games | | [You Sunk: submarine & warship](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/you-sunk-submarine-and-warship/id889920916) | 4.6 (6,293) | Free | Games | | [Port City: Ship Simulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/port-city-ship-simulator/id1553443573) | 4.7 (13,953) | Free | Games | | [Cruise Ship Driver Simulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cruise-ship-driver-simulator/id1605144980) | 4.1 (1,036) | Free | Games | | [Ship Simulator Port Games 2024](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ship-simulator-port-games-2024/id1225112071) | 3.6 (61) | Free | Games | | [World of Warships Blitz 3D War](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-of-warships-blitz-3d-war/id1205558961) | 4.7 (99,943) | Free | Games | ## More apps by TRADEGAME Lab Inc. - [Cruise Tycoon](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cruise-tycoon/id476232914) - [Touch Traffic HD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch-traffic-hd/id514795920) - [Hotel Tycoon 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hotel-tycoon-2/id547831264) - [Hotel Tycoon2 HD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hotel-tycoon2-hd/id547834040) - [Cruise Tycoon HD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cruise-tycoon-hd/id554556396) - [AirTycoon Online](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airtycoon-online/id564657785) All apps by TRADEGAME Lab Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/313478127 ## Related topics [container ship](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/container-ship) · [shipping manager](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/shipping-manager) · [shipping game](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/shipping-game) · [cargo ship games](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/cargo-ship-games) · [shipping simulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/shipping-simulator) --- *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 2026-08-24.*