# Game Dev Tycoon vs Series Makers Tycoon

The clearest difference is rating: Game Dev Tycoon at 4.9 against Series Makers Tycoon's 3.4. Game Dev Tycoon also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 58%) and ratings volume (24K vs 23). Series Makers Tycoon's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Game Dev Tycoon costs $4.99 and Series Makers Tycoon $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Game Dev Tycoon holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Game Dev Tycoon has 24K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Game Dev Tycoon's written reviews are positive against 58% of Series Makers Tycoon's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Game Dev Tycoon | Series Makers Tycoon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-dev-tycoon/id1162580001/reviews)** | [3.4 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/series-makers-tycoon/id1515745674/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | **91.1% of reviews** | 57.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#38** | — |
| Size | 204 MB | 393 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Greenheart Games Pty. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/877999140) | [CREW Studio Krüger UG (haftungsbeschränkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1515745673) |

## What reviewers say

### Game Dev Tycoon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-dev-tycoon/id1162580001)

**Currently charting:** #38 Top Paid · Strategy, #40 Top Paid · Simulation, #112 Top Paid · Games, #176 Top Paid (US App Store)

Build your own game development company from the 1980s to the present. Design and create your own games, research new technologies, and manage a team to become a market leader. Enjoy a full simulation experience without ads or in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Start a game development company, Design and create your own games, Research new technologies, Hire and manage a development team, Replay gaming history, Built-in screen recording and streaming

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cheap price
- 👍 No in-app purchases or ads
- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Realistic game development simulation
- 👍 Detailed and complex mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game crashes on launch for some users
- 🐛 Orientation issues on iPhone X
- 🐛 Difficulty remembering research and specialist information
- 🔋 Game can be very time-consuming
- 🤔 Lack of difficulty options or sandbox mode

**Reported bugs**

- Loan payback amount inconsistency
- Game reports not carrying over knowledge

**Requested features**

- Add more console and game genre options
- Implement employee personalities and interactions
- Provide more detailed game performance history
- Allow simultaneous game development
- Add difficulty settings and sandbox mode


### Series Makers Tycoon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/series-makers-tycoon/id1515745674)

Build your own TV studio and streaming empire from the 80s to the present. Develop unique series, create characters, and manage staff to achieve success and earn money. Expand your business by building facilities and launching your own platform.

**Highlights:** Create your own series and stories, Construct characters and heroes, Build your own streaming platform, Hire employees and build a team, Research new options and unlock mechanics, Experience a journey from the 80s to present

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Game Dev Tycoon free?

Game Dev Tycoon costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Series Makers Tycoon free?

Series Makers Tycoon costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Game Dev Tycoon or Series Makers Tycoon?

Game Dev Tycoon is rated higher. Game Dev Tycoon averages 4.9 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Series Makers Tycoon averages 3.4 from 23 ratings.

### Do Game Dev Tycoon or Series Makers Tycoon have ads?

Neither Game Dev Tycoon nor Series Makers Tycoon 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.*