# Game Dev Tycoon vs Convenience Stories

The clearest difference is update cadence: Convenience Stories at every 9 days against Game Dev Tycoon's every 3 months. Convenience Stories also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Game Dev Tycoon's advantage is ratings volume (24K vs 806) and price ($4.99 vs $6.99). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Game Dev Tycoon costs $4.99 and Convenience Stories $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Game Dev Tycoon against 4.8 for Convenience Stories. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Game Dev Tycoon has 24K ratings behind it against 806, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 91% and 92% positive.

Game Dev Tycoon ships an update every 3 months, Convenience Stories every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Game Dev Tycoon | Convenience Stories |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $6.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-dev-tycoon/id1162580001/reviews)** | [4.8 (806 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/convenience-stories/id1601177112/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 806 |
| Positive reviews | 91.1% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#53** | #135 |
| Size | 204 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Greenheart Games Pty. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/877999140) | [Kairosoft Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/381477233) |

## What reviewers say

### Game Dev Tycoon

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

**Currently charting:** #53 Top Paid · Strategy, #55 Top Paid · Simulation, #161 Top Paid · Games (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


### Convenience Stories

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/convenience-stories/id1601177112)

**Currently charting:** #135 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

Manage and customize your own convenience store in this business simulation game. Stock a variety of products, hire employees, and expand your business to become the most successful franchise. Compete with rivals to dominate the service industry.

**Highlights:** Customize store layout and products, Stock candy, drinks, hot meals, and magazines, Hire and manage employees, Negotiate with suppliers for new products, Compete with rival stores, Expand business operations

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Great management simulation
- 👍 Detailed and engaging
- 👍 Cute pixel art style
- 👍 Replayability and progression

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🐛 Screen size issues on some devices
- 🐛 Difficulty in restocking and organizing shelves
- 🐛 Slow progression and earnings at times

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or crashing
- Screen not fitting properly on certain devices
- Unresponsive or buggy UI elements

**Requested features**

- Ability to freely switch between and manage multiple stores
- More variety in products and customization options
- Improved tutorial and in-game guidance
- Expanded gameplay beyond 10 years


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Game Dev Tycoon free?

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

### Is Convenience Stories free?

Convenience Stories costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Game Dev Tycoon or Convenience Stories?

Game Dev Tycoon is rated higher. Game Dev Tycoon averages 4.9 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Convenience Stories averages 4.8 from 806 ratings.

### Do Game Dev Tycoon or Convenience Stories have ads?

Neither Game Dev Tycoon nor Convenience Stories shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Game Dev Tycoon or Convenience Stories?

Game Dev Tycoon ships an update every 3 months, and Convenience Stories every 9 days. Most recently, Game Dev Tycoon was updated on October 19, 2026 and Convenience Stories on October 19, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Game Dev Tycoon or Convenience Stories?

Game Dev Tycoon currently peaks at #53 in the App Store charts, and Convenience Stories at #135. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*