# Prison Tycoon Simulator vs Sentience

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sentience at 80% against Prison Tycoon Simulator's 18%. Sentience also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.2) and ratings volume (470 vs 33). Prison Tycoon Simulator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sentience sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Prison Tycoon Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sentience holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sentience has 470 ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Prison Tycoon Simulator's written reviews are positive against 80% of Sentience's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Prison Tycoon Simulator | Sentience |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prison-tycoon-simulator/id1259100353/reviews) | **[4.8 (470 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sentience-life-simulator/id6759975000/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 33 | **470** |
| Positive reviews | 17.5% of reviews | **80.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 158 MB | 502 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Juliia Blokhina](https://appshunter.io/developer/1223358670) | [Jentrey Austin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882052223) |

## What reviewers say

### Prison Tycoon Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prison-tycoon-simulator/id1259100353)

Experience the life of a prisoner in this simulation game. Manage your time, build authority among inmates and guards, and even plan an escape. Unlock new skins and enjoy colorful graphics as you navigate prison life.

**Highlights:** Prison life simulation, Time management, Authority building, Inmate communication, Unlockable skins, Workout exercises

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Good game overall
- 💡 Interesting game concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Too many ads
- 😴 Boring and repetitive
- 🤷 No clear goals or instructions
- ⏳ Short game duration
- 🚫 No escape or end goal

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 Download freezes
- 🐛 Game freezes on black screen when upgrading
- 🐛 Game doesn't let user do anything
- 🐛 Game doesn't let user in

**Requested features**

- Add more content
- Add instructions
- Add an escape option
- Add a way to break other prisoners out
- Add more features


### Sentience

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sentience-life-simulator/id6759975000)

Experience a deep life simulation where every decision shapes your destiny. Live through various life stages, from birth to old age, and pass on your legacy to heirs. Explore diverse paths including royalty, crime, or fame.

**Highlights:** Generational dynasty gameplay, Multiple starting life paths, Career and wealth building, Crime and secret society systems, Relationship and family simulation, Life score and legacy tracking

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Next Gen Avatars | $12.99 | per month |
| Next Gen Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Next Gen Tokens | $2.99 | one-time |
| Abundant Cash Boost | $6.99 | one-time |
| Extra Life | $6.99 | one-time |
| Fairy Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Royalty Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Vampire Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Celebrity Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Flash Sale: Special Event Price! | $38.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Prison Tycoon Simulator free?

Prison Tycoon Simulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sentience free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Prison Tycoon Simulator or Sentience?

Sentience is rated higher. Prison Tycoon Simulator averages 2.2 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Sentience averages 4.8 from 470 ratings.

### Do Prison Tycoon Simulator or Sentience have ads?

Neither Prison Tycoon Simulator nor Sentience 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.*