# Endless TV Tycoon vs Box Office Sim 2

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Endless TV Tycoon at 86% against Box Office Sim 2's 20%. Endless TV Tycoon also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.4) and ads (none vs shown). Box Office Sim 2's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 8 days) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 Box Office Sim 2 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Endless TV Tycoon holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Endless TV Tycoon has 1.3K ratings behind it against 182, 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 20% of Box Office Sim 2's.

Endless TV Tycoon ships an update every 8 days, Box Office Sim 2 daily. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Endless TV Tycoon | Box Office Sim 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/endless-tv-tycoon/id1505768107/reviews)** | [2.4 (182 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-office-sim-2/id6443477185/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 182 |
| Positive reviews | **86.0% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 97 MB | 61 MB |
| 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) | [John Jaco](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501771662) |

## 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


### Box Office Sim 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-office-sim-2/id6443477185)

Manage your own movie studio, from creating scripts and casting actors to setting release dates and running marketing campaigns. Compete in film festivals and aim for awards as you grow from an indie studio to a major film powerhouse.

**Highlights:** Manage your own movie studio, Create or buy scripts, Cast and negotiate contracts, Set release dates and run marketing, Compete in film festivals, Win awards

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Add Studios and Talent | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Add-On Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Add-On Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great concept and improvements from first game
- 👍 Interesting new features like locations and contracts
- 💡 Potential for more features like TV shows and streaming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Extremely buggy and glitchy, causing crashes and loss of progress
- 🔨 Confusing and cluttered UI, needs simplification
- 👎 Worse than the first game in some aspects

**Reported bugs**

- Buttons not working, screen splitting issues
- Crashes when trying to save or advance weeks
- Purchased features not working as intended

**Requested features**

- Add auto-naming for movies and characters
- Improve search and filtering for cast/crew
- Implement audience reviews and box office news


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Endless TV Tycoon free?

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

### Is Box Office Sim 2 free?

Box Office Sim 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Endless TV Tycoon or Box Office Sim 2?

Endless TV Tycoon is rated higher. Endless TV Tycoon averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Box Office Sim 2 averages 2.4 from 182 ratings.

### Do Endless TV Tycoon or Box Office Sim 2 have ads?

Box Office Sim 2 shows ads; Endless TV Tycoon does not.

### Which is updated more often, Endless TV Tycoon or Box Office Sim 2?

Endless TV Tycoon ships an update every 8 days, and Box Office Sim 2 daily. Most recently, Endless TV Tycoon was updated on November 3, 2026 and Box Office Sim 2 on November 3, 2026.

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