# Theme Park Simulator vs Ultimate Coaster 3

The clearest difference is rating: Theme Park Simulator at 4.0 against Ultimate Coaster 3's 3.5. Theme Park Simulator also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 55%) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 186). Ultimate Coaster 3's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Theme Park Simulator sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Ultimate Coaster 3 sells 23 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Theme Park Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Theme Park Simulator has 2.6K ratings behind it against 186, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Theme Park Simulator's written reviews are positive against 55% of Ultimate Coaster 3's.

Theme Park Simulator ships an update fortnightly, Ultimate Coaster 3 every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Theme Park Simulator | Ultimate Coaster 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theme-park-simulator/id1456768557/reviews)** | [3.5 (186 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-coaster-3/id6751155422/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 186 |
| Positive reviews | **69.9% of reviews** | 54.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.3 GB | 264 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Raul Trujillo Chicon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444340590) | [Jason Hu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1201564028) |

## What reviewers say

### Theme Park Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theme-park-simulator/id1456768557)

Build and manage your dream amusement park with a variety of thrilling rides. Experience the excitement of roller coasters, bumper cars, and more in this immersive simulation game.

**Highlights:** Build and manage theme parks, Variety of amusement rides, Roller coaster simulators, Bumper cars, Ferris wheel included, Future ride updates

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Amor Express | $2.99 | one-time |
| Kamikaze | $2.99 | one-time |
| Roller Coaster Tokaido | $2.99 | one-time |
| Twister | $2.99 | one-time |
| Viking Ship | $2.99 | one-time |
| Wild Mouse Roller Coaster | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bumper Cars | $3.99 | one-time |
| Inverter | $3.99 | one-time |
| Break Dance | $3.99 | one-time |
| Techno Jump | $3.99 | one-time |
| VIP Pack | $13.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Realistic controls
- 👍 Smooth ride operation
- 🎢 Variety of rides
- 🎨 Good graphics
- 🤩 Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Rides cost money
- 🔒 Only one free ride
- 🤔 Confusing controls
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🙄 Lack of tutorial

**Reported bugs**

- Purchased rides not unlocking
- Ride controls not working as expected
- Invisible/missing ride elements

**Requested features**

- More free rides
- Additional roller coasters
- Water rides
- Carnival games
- Ability to control ride speed


### Ultimate Coaster 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-coaster-3/id6751155422)

Design and build your own roller coasters with realistic physics and advanced customization. Explore demo rides inspired by real-life attractions and share your creations with others. The only limit is your imagination.

**Highlights:** Create custom roller coasters, Realistic physics simulation, On-ride camera with multiple modes, Import and export creations, Terrain and scenery modification, Advanced customization options

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

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Twister Hyper (Staggered) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Twister Invert Coaster | $2.99 | one-time |
| Inverted Impulse Coaster | $2.99 | one-time |
| LIM Launched Coaster | $2.99 | one-time |
| Classic Hyper (3 Row) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Air Launch (Classic) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Twister Dive Coaster (10) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Single-Rail Coaster | $2.99 | one-time |
| Twister Wing Coaster | $2.99 | one-time |
| Twister Hyper Coaster | $2.99 | one-time |
| Air Launch (Modern) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tilt Coaster | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sky Launch Coaster | $2.99 | one-time |
| Wooden (Articulated) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Twister Floorless Coaster | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rocket (Lapbar) Coaster | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hybrid Coaster (Classic) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Blitz (Lapbar) Coaster | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hybrid Coaster (Modern) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Classic Corkscrew Coaster | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rocket (OTSR) Coaster | $2.99 | one-time |
| All-Coaster-Types Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| All-Coaster-Types Pass | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Theme Park Simulator free?

Theme Park Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ultimate Coaster 3 free?

Ultimate Coaster 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Theme Park Simulator or Ultimate Coaster 3?

Theme Park Simulator is rated higher. Theme Park Simulator averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Ultimate Coaster 3 averages 3.5 from 186 ratings.

### Do Theme Park Simulator or Ultimate Coaster 3 have ads?

Neither Theme Park Simulator nor Ultimate Coaster 3 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Theme Park Simulator or Ultimate Coaster 3?

Theme Park Simulator ships an update fortnightly, and Ultimate Coaster 3 every 4 days. Most recently, Theme Park Simulator was updated on September 26, 2026 and Ultimate Coaster 3 on September 27, 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.*