# Rap Quest 2 vs Rap Star Rapper Simulator

The clearest difference is rating: Rap Star Rapper Simulator at 4.8 against Rap Quest 2's 4.1. Rap Star Rapper Simulator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (87% vs 58%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rap Quest 2 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Rap Star Rapper Simulator sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Rap Star Rapper Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rap Star Rapper Simulator has 3.9K ratings behind it against 487, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Rap Quest 2's written reviews are positive against 87% of Rap Star Rapper Simulator's.

Rap Quest 2 ships an update every 2 months, Rap Star Rapper Simulator every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rap Quest 2 | Rap Star Rapper Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (487 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rap-quest-2/id1132834652/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rap-star-rapper-simulator/id6749179432/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 487 | **3.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 57.9% of reviews | **86.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#57** |
| Size | 160 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Craig Tinsley](https://appshunter.io/developer/1132834651) | [Chimpanzee, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494416672) |

## What reviewers say

### Rap Quest 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rap-quest-2/id1132834652)

Become a rap legend in this immersive RPG. Create your rapper, hone your skills through mini-games, record hits, and perform live. Build your empire from condos to private islands and climb the charts to global fame.

**Highlights:** Create a rapper avatar, Choose a rap style, Build rap skills (Flow, Bars, Freestyle, Swag), Record music in the studio, Perform at venues, Battle rap opponents, Climb the Illboard charts

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $25,000 In-Game Currency | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 Diamonds In-Game Currency | $0.99 | one-time |
| Topic Pack - All-Around | $0.99 | one-time |
| Topic Pack - Party | $0.99 | one-time |
| Topic Pack - Lyrical | $0.99 | one-time |
| Topic Pack - Passion | $0.99 | one-time |
| $100,000 In-Game Currency | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 Diamonds In-Game Currency | $1.99 | one-time |
| $250,000 In-Game Currency | $1.99 | one-time |
| $1M In-Game Currency | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Diamonds In-Game Currency | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Fun and immersive experience
- 🚀 Realistic simulation of the music industry
- 👍 Engaging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🐛 Freezing and crashing issues
- 🐛 Progression and feature bugs
- 🐛 In-app purchase issues

**Reported bugs**

- Tour and album release bugs
- Issues with the recording studio and track list
- Problems with the nightclub and open mic minigames
- Glitches with in-app purchases and store
- Freezing and crashing on certain screens

**Requested features**

- Add more customization options for characters
- Implement features to collaborate with other artists
- Add more awards and chart tracking
- Improve pacing and progression speed
- Implement a calendar/timeline system


### Rap Star Rapper Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rap-star-rapper-simulator/id6749179432)

**Currently charting:** #57 Top Grossing · Music, #194 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

Embark on a journey from a bedroom studio to global rap stardom in this ad-free music simulator. Hustle for cash, craft lyrics, battle rivals, sign deals, and build a lavish empire. Will you become a legend or fade away?

**Highlights:** Start in a bedroom studio, Hustle for cash and upgrade equipment, Engage in rap battles and collaborations, Sign lucrative label contracts, Build and monetize your music catalog, Write and release your own lyrics, Live a lavish lifestyle and build an empire

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Energy Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Cash Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Max Energy Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medium Energy Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Cash Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Max Energy Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Large Cash Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Energy Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Max Energy Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Super Cash Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Limited Edition Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 💡 Unique design
- 🚀 Exciting updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Monetization issues
- 🔍 Lacking content

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to tap on fan comments
- Crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- YouTube videos
- Grammy awards
- Album chart
- Bigger song chart
- More music awards


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rap Quest 2 free?

Rap Quest 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Rap Star Rapper Simulator free?

Rap Star Rapper Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Rap Quest 2 or Rap Star Rapper Simulator?

Rap Star Rapper Simulator is rated higher. Rap Quest 2 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 487 ratings, while Rap Star Rapper Simulator averages 4.8 from 3.9K ratings.

### Do Rap Quest 2 or Rap Star Rapper Simulator have ads?

Rap Quest 2 shows ads; Rap Star Rapper Simulator does not.

### Which is updated more often, Rap Quest 2 or Rap Star Rapper Simulator?

Rap Quest 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Rap Star Rapper Simulator every 2 weeks. Most recently, Rap Quest 2 was updated on October 13, 2026 and Rap Star Rapper Simulator on October 17, 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.*