# A4 Vlogger vs Simba Cafe

The clearest difference is update cadence: Simba Cafe at every 3 weeks against A4 Vlogger's every 16 months. Simba Cafe also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). A4 Vlogger's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (173 vs 49). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. A4 Vlogger sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Simba Cafe sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

A4 Vlogger holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 173 and 49 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of A4 Vlogger's written reviews are positive against 83% of Simba Cafe's.

A4 Vlogger ships an update every 16 months, Simba Cafe every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | A4 Vlogger | Simba Cafe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (173 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a4-vlogger-idle-simulator/id1609937832/reviews)** | [4.3 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simba-cafe/id1661979967/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **173** | 49 |
| Positive reviews | **91.3% of reviews** | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 369 MB | 257 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ip investment](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689946227) | [Pimpochka Games TOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535432253) |

## What reviewers say

### A4 Vlogger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a4-vlogger-idle-simulator/id1609937832)

Build a virtual video blogger channel from scratch. Shoot trending videos, collaborate with influencers, and customize your studio and character with stylish outfits. Upgrade your equipment and interior to create unique content.

**Highlights:** Create and manage a video channel, Shoot trending videos, Collaborate with virtual bloggers, Equip and upgrade your studio, Customize character appearance, Collect interior items

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Недельная VIP-подписка | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Месячная VIP-подписка | $9.99 | per month |
| Годовая VIP-подписка | $49.99 | per year |
| Маленький комплект кристаллов | $0.99 | one-time |
| Нанять оператора | $1.99 | one-time |
| Тройная сила тапов | $1.99 | one-time |
| Нанять менеджера | $1.99 | one-time |
| Отключить рекламу | $2.99 | one-time |
| Средний комплект кристаллов | $4.99 | one-time |
| Большой комплект кристаллов | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Very cool game
- 👍 Great game
- 👍 Awesome game
- 👍 Super game
- 👍 Excellent game

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Too much advertising
- ⚠️ A bit more advertising would be good
- ⚠️ Long time to save money
- ⚠️ Lots of bugs
- ⚠️ Default trash

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot transition from studio to kitchen, says nothing is completed
- Many bugs
- Too many bugs

**Requested features**

- Add chat with subscribers
- Add videos where characters walk and you control them
- Add more hairstyles, like long hair
- Make it more realistic


### Simba Cafe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simba-cafe/id1661979967)

Manage a bustling cafe as a cat named Simba. Unpack food, cook meals, serve customers, and collect money. Upgrade your cafe, hire staff, and customize your character to become a successful cafe owner.

**Highlights:** Unpack food from trucks, Cook and serve meals, Serve VIP customers, Customize character with hats, Upgrade and expand cafe, Hire and train workers

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Money 250 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hat - "Dragon" | $0.99 | one-time |
| Transport "Cola-jetpack" | $0.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Money 550 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hat - "UFO" | $1.99 | one-time |
| Money 1200 | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is A4 Vlogger free?

A4 Vlogger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Simba Cafe free?

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

### Which has better reviews, A4 Vlogger or Simba Cafe?

A4 Vlogger is rated higher. A4 Vlogger averages 4.7 out of 5 from 173 ratings, while Simba Cafe averages 4.3 from 49 ratings.

### Do A4 Vlogger or Simba Cafe have ads?

Both A4 Vlogger and Simba Cafe show ads.

### Which is updated more often, A4 Vlogger or Simba Cafe?

A4 Vlogger ships an update every 16 months, and Simba Cafe every 3 weeks. Most recently, A4 Vlogger was updated on October 15, 2026 and Simba Cafe on August 29, 2026.

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