# GS vs SimSim

The clearest difference is update cadence: SimSim at every 2 months against GS's every 12 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

GS ships an update every 12 months, SimSim every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GS | SimSim |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Size | 17 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Entrya Technologies bvba](https://appshunter.io/developer/1005044384) | [MATHEMA GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1229436573) |

## What reviewers say

### GS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gs-500/id1005044385)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### SimSim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simsim/id1565102117)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GS free?

GS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SimSim free?

SimSim is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do GS or SimSim have ads?

Neither GS nor SimSim shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GS or SimSim?

GS ships an update every 12 months, and SimSim every 2 months. Most recently, GS was updated on October 14, 2026 and SimSim on October 19, 2026.

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