# USA Simulator 2 vs Pixel Presidency

The clearest difference is rating: Pixel Presidency at 4.2 against USA Simulator 2's 2.7. Pixel Presidency also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 43%). USA Simulator 2's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. USA Simulator 2 sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and Pixel Presidency sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pixel Presidency holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 23 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of USA Simulator 2's written reviews are positive against 76% of Pixel Presidency's.

USA Simulator 2 ships an update every 4 days, Pixel Presidency every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | USA Simulator 2 | Pixel Presidency |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usa-simulator-2/id1237370385/reviews) | **[4.2 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-presidency/id6737682264/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | 42.5% of reviews | **76.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [OXIWYLE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1173670374) | [Aidan Adams](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777372125) |

## What reviewers say

### USA Simulator 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usa-simulator-2/id1237370385)

Experience the challenges of leading an entire nation. Make strategic decisions to improve citizens' quality of life, manage ministries, and develop your country's economy through trade and construction. This simulation game puts you in the role of a country's leader.

**Highlights:** Rule an entire country, Perform presidential tasks, Develop country strategy, Improve quality of living, Trade and construct plants, Appoint ministers

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| +1 000 000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Commander of the National Guard | $0.99 | one-time |
| Disable rating dropping | $0.99 | one-time |
| Liberalism | $0.99 | one-time |
| Minister of Defence | $0.99 | one-time |
| The head of police | $0.99 | one-time |
| The nuclear program | $0.99 | one-time |
| Director of Fiscal Services | $0.99 | one-time |
| Minister of Emergency Situations | $0.99 | one-time |
| +10 000 000 | $1.99 | one-time |
| +10 000 per day | $1.99 | one-time |
| 4 in 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| +100 000 000 | $3.99 | one-time |
| +100 000 per day | $3.99 | one-time |
| +1 000 000 per day | $10.99 | one-time |
| +1 000 000 000 per day | $99.99 | one-time |


### Pixel Presidency

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-presidency/id6737682264)

Lead your nation as President in this retro-pixel simulation. Make political decisions, manage foreign relations, and develop a space program. Balance your economy, popularity, and power to win re-election and achieve global dominance.

**Highlights:** Political decision-making, War strategy and military power, Foreign relations and alliances, Space program and missions, Citizen happiness management, Economic and popularity balance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Medals x 15 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medals x 35 | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Adds + 10 Medals! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medals x 90 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medals x 150 | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is USA Simulator 2 free?

USA Simulator 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pixel Presidency free?

Pixel Presidency is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, USA Simulator 2 or Pixel Presidency?

Pixel Presidency is rated higher. USA Simulator 2 averages 2.7 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Pixel Presidency averages 4.2 from 23 ratings.

### Do USA Simulator 2 or Pixel Presidency have ads?

Pixel Presidency shows ads; USA Simulator 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, USA Simulator 2 or Pixel Presidency?

USA Simulator 2 ships an update every 4 days, and Pixel Presidency every 2 days. Most recently, USA Simulator 2 was updated on October 14, 2026 and Pixel Presidency on October 12, 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.*