# Don't get fired! vs StartUp! Gym

The clearest difference is rating: StartUp! Gym at 4.8 against Don't get fired!'s 4.5. StartUp! Gym also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). Don't get fired!'s advantage is ratings volume (8.6K vs 954). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Don't get fired! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and StartUp! Gym sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

StartUp! Gym holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Don't get fired! has 8.6K ratings behind it against 954, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 84% of Don't get fired!'s written reviews are positive against 78% of StartUp! Gym's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Don't get fired! ships an update every 3 months, StartUp! Gym every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Don't get fired! | StartUp! Gym |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (8.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-get-fired/id1008957297/reviews) | **[4.8 (954 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/startup-gym/id1637383147/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.6K** | 954 |
| Positive reviews | **84.4% of reviews** | 78.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 122 MB | 777 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [QuickTurtle Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/843259814) | [Yeom Giseop](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540086647) |

## What reviewers say

### Don't get fired!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-get-fired/id1008957297)

A hardcore survival game where you navigate the harsh realities of the corporate world. Start as an intern with nothing and climb the company ladder to become president. Experience challenging work conditions and make your career dreams come true.

**Highlights:** Climb the company ladder, Start as an intern, Experience harsh working conditions, Simple controls, Survival gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Charging challenge count | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shop Purchasing Gold 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shop Purchasing Gold 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Doubled Pension | $2.99 | one-time |
| Shop Purchasing Gold 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Shop Purchasing Gold 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Shop Purchasing Gold 5 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Shop Purchasing Gold 6 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Shop Purchasing Gold 7 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Engaging corporate ladder climbing
- 💡 Unique and relatable concept
- 🤗 Humorous and self-aware
- 🔥 Challenging but rewarding progression

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🕰️ Slow progression and high grind
- 🤯 Extremely difficult to avoid getting fired
- 💰 Monetization through ads and IAPs
- 🤔 Lack of customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to click on managers/higher-ups
- Part-time job feature not working properly
- Promotion chance resetting after failed promotions
- Inconsistent responsiveness of UI elements

**Requested features**

- Customizable character and appearance
- Retain promotion progress after getting fired
- More upgrades and challenges to acquire
- Detailed background on higher-level characters
- Adjustable UI element sizes


### StartUp! Gym

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/startup-gym/id1637383147)

Manage and grow a shabby gym into a thriving fitness empire. Recruit unique members, acquire distinctive exercise equipment, and watch your business expand. Enjoy idle gameplay as members train and pay fees, even when you're offline.

**Highlights:** Build and expand a gym, Recruit unique members, Acquire distinctive equipment, Idle gameplay with offline earnings, Experience endless growth, Intuitive and easy play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A bundle of gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Double! Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Intermediate Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| A bag of gold | $3.99 | one-time |
| Breaking bAd! Package | $6.99 | one-time |
| Corporate Aid | $6.99 | one-time |
| Muscle Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| State Funding | $14.99 | one-time |
| A box of gold | $17.99 | one-time |
| Master Package | $17.99 | one-time |
| A truck of gold | $35.99 | one-time |
| A ship of gold | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining game
- 🚀 Quick and easy to play
- 💡 Interesting character designs
- 😊 Enjoyable gameplay experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches affecting gameplay
- ⏱️ Slow progression without spending money
- 🔋 Potential device overheating issues

**Reported bugs**

- Duplicate account issues when logging in
- Sweat counter and mechanics not functioning properly
- Game freezing or crashing for some users

**Requested features**

- More content and features to enhance gameplay
- Improved progression system and pacing
- Better optimization for older devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Don't get fired! free?

Don't get fired! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is StartUp! Gym free?

StartUp! Gym is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Don't get fired! or StartUp! Gym?

StartUp! Gym is rated higher. Don't get fired! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8.6K ratings, while StartUp! Gym averages 4.8 from 954 ratings.

### Do Don't get fired! or StartUp! Gym have ads?

Both Don't get fired! and StartUp! Gym show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Don't get fired! or StartUp! Gym?

Don't get fired! ships an update every 3 months, and StartUp! Gym every 3 weeks. Most recently, Don't get fired! was updated on November 1, 2026 and StartUp! Gym on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*