# RollerCoaster Tycoon® Classic vs Sidelines

The clearest difference is price: Sidelines at Free against RollerCoaster Tycoon® Classic's $5.99. Sidelines also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). RollerCoaster Tycoon® Classic's advantage is ratings volume (3.3K vs 1) and chart position (#30 vs unranked). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Sidelines is free to download; RollerCoaster Tycoon® Classic costs $5.99 up front. RollerCoaster Tycoon® Classic sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Sidelines asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sidelines holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RollerCoaster Tycoon® Classic has 3.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | RollerCoaster Tycoon® Classic | Sidelines |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rollercoaster-tycoon-classic/id1113736426/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidelines-rivalries-tracked/id6757730774/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#30** | — |
| Size | 374 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Atari](https://appshunter.io/developer/291286181) | [Tyler Garvin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868577189) |

## What reviewers say

### RollerCoaster Tycoon® Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rollercoaster-tycoon-classic/id1113736426)

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Paid · Strategy, #34 Top Paid · Simulation, #78 Top Paid · Games, #112 Top Paid (US App Store)

Build and manage your dream theme park with this classic simulation game. Design incredible roller coasters, create diverse rides, and manage finances and staff to keep guests happy and the park profitable. Enjoy hundreds of content options and challenging scenarios.

**Highlights:** Combine best features from RCT 1 & 2, Design and build roller coasters, Create diverse rides and attractions, Manage park finances and staff, Customize park scenery and landscaping, Progress through classic park scenarios

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Expansion Pack - Wacky Worlds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Expansion Pack - Time Twister | $1.99 | one-time |
| Toolkit: Edit, Design and Share | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Faithful to the original PC game
- 👍 Intuitive touch controls
- 💡 Includes both RCT1 and RCT2 content
- 🎢 Brings back childhood memories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Small UI elements on smaller screens
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for additional content
- 🚫 Unable to set park admission fees

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to delete or modify certain ride elements
- Mechanic staff getting stuck or not functioning properly
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps

**Requested features**

- Sandbox mode with unlimited customization
- Ability to sync progress across devices
- Improved graphics and visual fidelity
- Support for more languages


### Sidelines

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidelines-rivalries-tracked/id6757730774)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RollerCoaster Tycoon® Classic free?

RollerCoaster Tycoon® Classic costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Sidelines free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RollerCoaster Tycoon® Classic or Sidelines?

Sidelines is rated higher. RollerCoaster Tycoon® Classic averages 4.2 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Sidelines averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do RollerCoaster Tycoon® Classic or Sidelines have ads?

Neither RollerCoaster Tycoon® Classic nor Sidelines shows ads.

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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.*