# PC Simulator vs Nerve Challenges

The clearest difference is rating: Nerve Challenges at 5.0 against PC Simulator's 3.9. Nerve Challenges also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 months). PC Simulator's advantage is ratings volume (112 vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PC Simulator sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Nerve Challenges sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Nerve Challenges holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PC Simulator has 112 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PC Simulator ships an update every 5 months, Nerve Challenges every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PC Simulator | Nerve Challenges |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (112 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pc-simulator-assemble-computer/id1521981774/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nerve-challenges/id6757380228/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **112** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 164 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Vector Labs Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1213774149) | [Vincent Batts-Jaczynski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866504396) |

## What reviewers say

### PC Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pc-simulator-assemble-computer/id1521981774)

Learn to build and repair PCs with this simulation game. Follow step-by-step instructions to assemble real-world components, install software, and manage your own PC building business. Fulfill customer orders and become a PC architect.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step PC assembly instructions, Real-world components and software installation, Build a PC empire, Manage your own business, Fulfill customer orders, Time management

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy 250 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 500 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy 1000 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy 2500 coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy 3000 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy 5000 coins | $6.99 | one-time |


### Nerve Challenges

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nerve-challenges/id6757380228)

Engage in a social app featuring fun, bold, and creative dares. Earn virtual tokens to unlock cosmetic upgrades and enhance your profile. Challenges are skill-based, focusing on entertainment and creativity without real money or prizes.

**Highlights:** Complete fun and creative dares, Earn virtual tokens, Unlock cosmetic upgrades, Build and customize your profile, Skill-based challenges, No real money involved

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Tokens | $2.99 | one-time |
| 250 Tokens | $6.99 | one-time |
| 500 Tokens | $12.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Tokens | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Tokens | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PC Simulator free?

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

### Is Nerve Challenges free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PC Simulator or Nerve Challenges?

Nerve Challenges is rated higher. PC Simulator averages 3.9 out of 5 from 112 ratings, while Nerve Challenges averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do PC Simulator or Nerve Challenges have ads?

Neither PC Simulator nor Nerve Challenges shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PC Simulator or Nerve Challenges?

PC Simulator ships an update every 5 months, and Nerve Challenges every 5 days. Most recently, PC Simulator was updated on October 5, 2026 and Nerve Challenges on October 2, 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.*