# Endless TV Tycoon vs Blue Box Simulator

The clearest difference is ads: Endless TV Tycoon at none against Blue Box Simulator's shown. Endless TV Tycoon also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 107). Blue Box Simulator's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Endless TV Tycoon sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Blue Box Simulator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Endless TV Tycoon holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Endless TV Tycoon has 1.3K ratings behind it against 107, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Endless TV Tycoon's written reviews are positive against 79% of Blue Box Simulator's.

Endless TV Tycoon ships an update every 8 days, Blue Box Simulator every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Endless TV Tycoon | Blue Box Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/endless-tv-tycoon/id1505768107/reviews)** | [4.5 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-box-simulator/id1557069711/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 107 |
| Positive reviews | **85.8% of reviews** | 79.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 92 MB | 2.4 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Endless Flux Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1083118220) | [Jesus Garces Villarrubia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518826992) |

## What reviewers say

### Endless TV Tycoon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/endless-tv-tycoon/id1505768107)

Build a television empire by creating hit shows, managing ratings, and expanding your studio and networks. This simulation game offers strategic decision-making beyond idle gameplay, making every choice impactful.

**Highlights:** Create TV shows, Write scripts and produce episodes, Manage ratings and renew/cancel series, Expand studio and networks, Strategic decision-making, Tycoon management gameplay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Level 1 (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Basic Pass (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Ultimate Pass (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Basic Pass (Yearly) | $17.99 | per year |
| Ultimate Pass (Yearly) | $44.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fantastic game
- 🚀 Addicting gameplay
- 💡 Great potential
- 👍 Consistently updated
- 👍 Responsive developers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 💰 Difficult to make money/level up
- 🤑 Excessive ads/subscription model
- 🤔 Confusing UI/menus

**Reported bugs**

- End week button not working
- Actors/directors not appearing in new shows
- Inconsistent show ratings and profitability
- Glitches when adding new studio facilities

**Requested features**

- Ability to cancel/end shows
- More customization options (e.g., show genres, actors, scripts)
- Expanded monetization options (e.g., movies, streaming service, advertising)
- Improved pacing and progression
- Sandbox/easier mode


### Blue Box Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-box-simulator/id1557069711)

Embark on interstellar journeys with a virtual time and space machine. Explore planets, engage in manual flight with warp capabilities, or utilize autopilot for guided expeditions. Experience time travel through a vortex for ultimate exploration.

**Highlights:** Time and space travel simulation, Manual flight with warp capabilities, Autopilot for guided navigation, Time vortex travel, Planet exploration, Superluminal speed travel

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Access to the 3D Earth | $0.99 | per month |
| Cup of tea | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All The Extra Content | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic game
- 👍 Great graphics and gameplay
- 🎨 Awesome TARDIS interiors
- 🎮 Immersive Doctor Who experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🤖 Lack of alien species/enemies
- 🗺️ Limited planets and locations
- 🔌 Performance issues on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Crashing when trying to land on planets
- Chameleon circuit issues causing problems
- Google Maps API unavailability
- Controls and navigation not always intuitive

**Requested features**

- Add 13th, 14th, and 15th Doctor's TARDIS interiors
- Implement more rooms and areas to explore within the TARDIS
- Introduce quests, companions, and other Doctor Who elements
- Optimize performance and stability across devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Endless TV Tycoon free?

Endless TV Tycoon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Blue Box Simulator free?

Blue Box Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Endless TV Tycoon or Blue Box Simulator?

Endless TV Tycoon is rated higher. Endless TV Tycoon averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Blue Box Simulator averages 4.5 from 107 ratings.

### Do Endless TV Tycoon or Blue Box Simulator have ads?

Blue Box Simulator shows ads; Endless TV Tycoon does not.

### Which is updated more often, Endless TV Tycoon or Blue Box Simulator?

Endless TV Tycoon ships an update every 8 days, and Blue Box Simulator every 10 days. Most recently, Endless TV Tycoon was updated on September 25, 2026 and Blue Box Simulator on September 20, 2026.

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