# Social Dev Story

> Game development company simulator game with team management and creation. (iPhone/iPad app by Kairosoft Co.,Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/social-dev-story/id1460652695 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kairosoft Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/381477233)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Simulation, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 635 App Store ratings · 634 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 83 MB
- Languages: American English, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2019-05-16
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/social-dev-story/id1460652695/reviews.md

## What is Social Dev Story?

A simulator where you develop your very own dream game.
Can you make a game that reaches a billion downloads?!
Jump on the social game craze!

Easy-to-play social app developing company game.
Band together your team of great staff and bring them to the top of their game!

Develop groundbreaking games and become #1 in the industry!

Manage a game development/management company and create an amazing game special to you!
Train up staff and think up new project ideas all while racing against tight deadlines to become the game maker that everyone knows and loves.

Playing with your friends will cause new situations to arise that you won't want to miss out on too!

*Please restart your device if the screen goes black.
*All game data is stored on your device. Caution is advised when deleting/reinstalling the app or changing devices as data transfer is not supported for this game.
In-app purchases are necessary to be able to use every function in the game.

Try searching for "Kairosoft" to see all of our games, or visit us at https://kairopark.jp/
Be sure to check out both our free-to-play and paid games!
Kairosoft's pixel art game series continues!

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## Key features

- Develop your dream game
- Manage a game development company
- Train and manage staff
- Create groundbreaking games
- Compete in the industry
- Play with friends

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Coin Set | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Coin Set | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30 Coin Set | $7.99 | one-time |
| 60 Coin Set | $14.99 | one-time |
| 150 Coin Set | $34.99 | one-time |
| 300 Coin Set | $54.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Social Dev Story?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Lots of depth and strategy
- 💡 Unique character customization
- 👍 Enjoyable time-killer

**Cons**

- 🐛 Confusing tutorials and instructions
- 💰 Coins/currency difficult to obtain without paying
- 🔒 Requires internet connection to play
- 🔋 Slow progression for non-paying players

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game crashes or fails to load
- Ads not loading properly

**Most requested features**

- Offline play option
- Improved tutorial and onboarding
- More ways to earn in-game currency
- Ability to add friends without needing their code

## Recent user reviews (10 of 634)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/social-dev-story/id1460652695/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 친구 급해용 ㅎㅎ!!!!!

*2026-07-23, version 2.45*

층 올리고 싶어요
같이 친구해요!!!

Id: 998,018,868

### 5/5 — 재밌어요!

*2026-07-18, version 2.45*

원래 카이로소프트 게임 좋아해요. 그리고 최근엔 소셜게임에 빠져있어요. 여러가지 장르를 조합해서 상성이 좋은 게임 조합을 찾아내는 재미도 있고 과금없이도 할 수 있는 점이 좋아요. 하지만 약간의 아쉬움으로 과금을 유도하는 점도 아주 똑똑하다고 생각합니다. 매일 코인 사고 싶은 욕구에 시달려요😂

### 4/5 — Kinda fun!

*2026-05-23, version 2.45*

It’s ok to play the game without spending ; but the coins inside r ready hard to get🤨

### 4/5 — Good game

*2026-05-21, version 2.45*

Went a different direction with this game. I wasn’t sure at first but the more I progressed the more I liked it.

### 5/5 — ABCXYZ

*2026-05-03, version 2.45*

This game is interesting.

### 4/5 — nice

*2026-04-03, version 2.45*

good

### 5/5 — Addicted to this game

*2026-03-30, version 2.45*

I love Kairosoft games and have been a fan for years. I appreciate that this game is offered for free and although it takes a bit to understand the dynamics fully, it is really fun and addictive. I have played and replayed it over the years. Definitely worth trying especially cause it’s free of charge so what have you got to lose?

### 5/5 — 好玩好玩

*2026-03-21, version 2.45*

其實還蠻好玩的 只是對我來說想要製作好一點的遊戲真的比較難😂 對於常常無聊不知道要幹嘛的人 我覺得這個系列的遊戲都可以玩

### 5/5 — 莫名上癮

*2026-03-02, version 2.45*

其實蠻難的，而且開會的結果有點非，抽不到想要的，搭配沒辦法升級...但...就是很想一直玩下去哈哈哈玩到其他遊戲都擺著沒動

### 5/5 — 즐겁게 하고 있어요

*2026-02-26, version 2.45*

재미있게 하고 있어요. 친구창 채워서 더 즐기고 싶네요 ㅎ
친구 추가 부탁드립니다!
794,826,661

## Frequently asked questions about Social Dev Story

### What is Social Dev Story?

Social Dev Story is a simulation game where you manage a game development company. You'll develop groundbreaking games, train your staff, and aim to become the number one game maker in the industry.

### What are the key features of Social Dev Story?

Key features include developing your own dream game, managing a team of staff, creating new project ideas, and racing against deadlines. You can also play with friends to experience new situations.

### Is Social Dev Story free to play?

The game is free to play, but in-app purchases are necessary to use every function within the game. This allows for a more complete experience of the game's features.

### What platforms is Social Dev Story available on?

The description implies it is a mobile application, likely for iOS and Android devices, as it mentions restarting the device and data storage on the device.

### Can I transfer my game data if I get a new device?

No, all game data is stored on your device. Data transfer is not supported, so caution is advised when deleting, reinstalling the app, or changing devices.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.45 — 2024-08-26

Fixed minor issues.

### 2.42 — 2023-11-06

Fixed minor issues.

### 2.27 — 2021-08-05

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 2.25 — 2020-12-09

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 2.22 — 2019-05-31

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

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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 2026-09-01.*