# Camping Simulator vs Hotel Venture

The clearest difference is rating: Hotel Venture at 4.6 against Camping Simulator's 3.0. Hotel Venture also leads on ratings volume (453 vs 1). Camping Simulator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hotel Venture sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Camping Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hotel Venture holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hotel Venture has 453 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Camping Simulator ships an update every 3 days, Hotel Venture fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Camping Simulator | Hotel Venture |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camping-simulator/id1526704096/reviews) | **[4.6 (453 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hotel-venture/id6745542778/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **453** |
| Positive reviews | — | 18.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 154 MB | 409 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Studio Billion Oyun Teknolojileri Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1376600366) | [Hyperlab Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562984132) |

## What reviewers say

### Camping Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camping-simulator/id1526704096)

Experience the challenges of outdoor living and camp management. Test your skills in various camp-related tasks and see if you can thrive in the wilderness.

**Highlights:** Camp work simulation, Wilderness tasks, Outdoor living challenges, Skill testing

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hotel Venture

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hotel-venture/id6745542778)

Build and manage your dream hotel, expanding it floor by floor and upgrading each room. Serve guests to unlock new levels and enhance your hotel experience.

**Highlights:** Operate your hotel, Expand floor by floor, Improve every room, Serve crowds, Unlock next-level experiences

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dice Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cash Boost Forever 2x | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cash Boost Forever 4x | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 4 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Best Offer | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Game concept
- 💡 New twist on idle games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads still present despite purchase
- 🐛 Loot box issue preventing progress
- 🐛 Upgrade requirements unclear
- 🐛 Math issues with boosts
- 🐛 Glitches preventing progress

**Reported bugs**

- Game won't open
- Loot box issue
- Upgrade requirements unclear
- Math issues with boosts
- Glitches preventing progress

**Requested features**

- How to complete structure skill challenge
- Ability to get keys for upgrades


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Camping Simulator free?

Camping Simulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hotel Venture free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Camping Simulator or Hotel Venture?

Hotel Venture is rated higher. Camping Simulator averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Hotel Venture averages 4.6 from 453 ratings.

### Do Camping Simulator or Hotel Venture have ads?

Hotel Venture shows ads; Camping Simulator does not.

### Which is updated more often, Camping Simulator or Hotel Venture?

Camping Simulator ships an update every 3 days, and Hotel Venture fortnightly. Most recently, Camping Simulator was updated on November 3, 2026 and Hotel Venture on November 8, 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.*