# BC4000 vs SimTurk

The clearest difference is rating: BC4000 at 4.4 against SimTurk's 3.2. BC4000 also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 40%) and ratings volume (290 vs 5). SimTurk's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BC4000 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and SimTurk sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BC4000 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BC4000 has 290 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of BC4000's written reviews are positive against 40% of SimTurk's.

BC4000 ships an update every 2 weeks, SimTurk weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BC4000 | SimTurk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (290 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bc4000-civilization-4x/id1524740429/reviews)** | [3.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simturk/id6476569280/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **290** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **74.2% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 291 MB | 318 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jianfeng Wu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435210283) | [Bulut Macit](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727177630) |

## What reviewers say

### BC4000

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bc4000-civilization-4x/id1524740429)

Guide a civilization from 4000 BC to the Space Age in this turn-based 4X strategy game. Explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate as you research technologies, conduct diplomacy, and build your empire.

**Highlights:** Advance through historical eras, Deep strategic resource management, Explore and found cities, Engage in diplomacy and trade, Play offline, Research technologies

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BC4000 Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| BC4000 Premium | $2.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game experience
- 👍 Faithful to classic Civ games
- 💡 Unique features like galaxy mode
- 🎮 Addictive and engaging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🤔 Confusing UI and lack of tutorials
- 🤯 Extremely difficult even on easy mode
- 🤖 Overpowered AI that expands too fast

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to play saved games
- Issues with trade routes and diplomacy
- Glitches with certain game modes and features
- Compatibility problems on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add tutorial and in-depth instructions
- Improve UI and make it more user-friendly
- Implement a sandbox/creative mode
- Allow customizing game rules and difficulty
- Add online/multiplayer functionality


### SimTurk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simturk/id6476569280)

Engage in a comprehensive simulation of national development, from agriculture and industry to military conquest. Build infrastructure, research technology, and manage resources to expand your influence and dominate the world.

**Highlights:** Realistic production (agriculture, livestock, mine), City development (roads, factories, airports, ports), Technological research and development, Military production and warfare, Export and import management, Global domination strategy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 250,000 B Cash | $1.99 | one-time |
| 350,000 B Cash | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500,000 M Nakit | $6.99 | one-time |
| 750,000 M Nakit | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2,000 T Nakit | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BC4000 free?

BC4000 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SimTurk free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BC4000 or SimTurk?

BC4000 is rated higher. BC4000 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 290 ratings, while SimTurk averages 3.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do BC4000 or SimTurk have ads?

Both BC4000 and SimTurk show ads.

### Which is updated more often, BC4000 or SimTurk?

BC4000 ships an update every 2 weeks, and SimTurk weekly. Most recently, BC4000 was updated on November 3, 2026 and SimTurk on October 30, 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.*