Comparison

PC Tycoon vs Console Tycoon

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PC Tycoon

Build a computer empire from the ground up. Develop components, research new technologies, manage employees, and navigate market challenges to become a leader in the tech industry over 23 in-game years. Adapt to crises and competition to achieve success.

Highlights
  • Develop computer components
  • Research new technologies
  • Manage employees and offices
  • Navigate market crises and demand
  • Compete with rival companies
  • Track creation history and game statistics
Features
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Welcome to PC Tycoon! It's 2012, the computer industry is developing from year to year, and a computer has been in every home for a long time, so you decide to start your own computer company! You have to start from the very bottom and become a giant in the technology industry! In this economic strategy, you will have to develop your computer components: processors, video cards, motherboards, RAM, power supplies and disks, operating systems and laptops. Research new technologies, upgrade offices, hire and fire employees, in the race for the title of the greatest computer company in history! On the way to success, you will find a lot of breakdown and unforeseen events — crises, falling and growing demand for components, high competition with other companies. A truly successful businessman should be able to adapt to possible events! You need to use your funds wisely. Improve the office or buy advertising? Create more copies or save money for a rainy day? Every decision will affect the course of the game! Throughout the 23 years of the game, your business will be actively developing: you will be able to open up to 8 different offices with their own technologies, increase revenue and sales volumes by conducting special researches and come out on top in the companies rating that also do not stand still! Competing companies will produce their products and grow throughout the game! From year to year, the competition will become higher, and the products will become more technologically advanced. The main thing is to keep up with the times! Don't forget to follow the news to know what's relevant right now! Growth without cooperation with other companies is almost impossible, so you can use components from other manufacturers in the production of your laptops. You can be absolutely sure that critics will evaluate your products as fairly as possible: you will receive points for the price, technology and the introduction of new technologies. Managing your company is not easy, so you will be offered step-by-step training that will introduce you to the basics of the game. It's always nice to turn back and look warmly at your past work. To do this, the game has a creation history. There you can see all the components, OS and laptops you created. You can also view the full statistics of the game and the history of completed games, if you are not playing for the first time. The game has many other useful features, such as customization of the main menu, selection of background soundtrack or virtual assistant, which you can get acquainted with by downloading the game! I wish you success and having a nice game! Icons created by Freepik - Flaticon: https://www.flaticon.com/free-icons/

About

Console Tycoon

Build your own gaming console empire from the ground up. Design and launch a variety of gaming devices, from home consoles to VR headsets, by managing every detail from concept to technical specifications. Navigate the historical evolution of the industry, research new technologies, and market your creations to become a global leader.

Highlights
  • Design and launch home consoles, portables, and VR headsets
  • Realistic historical evolution of the gaming industry
  • Research new technologies and features
  • Marketing and promotion campaigns
  • Office and employee management
  • Create and manage an online game store
Features
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Console Tycoon is an exciting simulator where you can build your own gaming console empire! Your journey begins in 1980, when the video game industry is just starting to take off. Design and launch home consoles, portable devices, gamepads, and VR headsets, creating them from the design phase to technical specifications in a unique editor with over 10,000 features! Game Features: Console Creation: Develop your unique gaming devices. From the exterior design to choosing technical specifications—you control every aspect. Get feedback from customers and aim for high ratings to boost your console sales! Historical Mode: Dive into the realistic evolution of the gaming industry. All console features and capabilities match their time—online gaming will only appear when the internet becomes a daily reality for gamers. Research and Development: Explore new technologies and features to stay ahead of the competition. Complete work contracts and sign exclusive deals with legendary game developers. Marketing and Promotion: Promote your consoles, create advertising campaigns, and gain recognition from players worldwide. Office Management: Start with a small office and grow! Upgrade your workspace, hire, and train employees to boost your team’s productivity and creativity. Own Online Store: Create your game store and earn additional income by selling content. And Much More: Expand your company, make strategic decisions, and build the most powerful gaming empire in the world! Show everyone that you have what it takes to become a leader in the gaming industry with Console Tycoon! Grow your business, explore new technologies, and create legendary consoles that will change the gaming world!

Screenshots

PC Tycoon4 screens
Console Tycoon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PC Tycoon at 4.6 against Console Tycoon's 4.1. PC Tycoon also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Console Tycoon's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PC Tycoon sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Console Tycoon sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PC Tycoon holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 152 and 112 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of PC Tycoon's written reviews are positive against 72% of Console Tycoon's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PC Tycoon ships an update every 3 weeks, Console Tycoon every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PC Tycoon versus Console Tycoon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPC TycoonConsole Tycoon
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (152 ratings) — better4.1 (112 ratings)
Positive reviews78.1% of reviews — better72.4% of reviews
Number of ratings152 — better112
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size219 MB144 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperALEXANDR VLADIMIR NAUMOV, IEOleksii Cherneha

Customer experience

PC Tycoon

All ratings152 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral4.6%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive78.1%
Neutral10.9%
Negative10.9%

Console Tycoon

All ratings111 ratings
Positive75.7%
Neutral12.6%
Negative11.7%
Written reviews275 reviews
Positive72.4%
Neutral15.3%
Negative12.4%

User reviews

PC Tycoon

From 152 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 💡 Interesting concept and development
  • 💰 Rewarding ad system
  • ⏳ Good time passer
  • 🚀 Well-thought-out game mechanics

Room to improve

  • 💸 Frequent and disruptive ads
  • 🐛 UI bugs and glitches
  • ⏳ Slow progression and waiting times
  • 📉 Strange economic policies
  • 🤔 Unclear game mechanics

Console Tycoon

From 112 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Amazing game
  • 👍 Worth it
  • 👍 Good game
  • 👍 Finally
  • 👍 Man this is cool

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Fix bugs
  • 🔍 Difficult to obtain research points
  • 🐛 Glitch
  • 🐛 Bugs
  • 🐛 Glitch

Bugs and requests

PC Tycoon

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • X button in menus disappears due to ads
  • Icons disappear from widgets, requiring game restart
  • Game crashes during laptop creation
  • Production line for desktop PCs cannot be purchased
  • Sandbox mode save files not loading
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  • Sandbox mode not working
  • Purchased features not working (e.g., new office)
  • Buggy interface for component creation
  • One backlight in laptops shows all items when switching
  • Smallest copy amount too large and costly
  • Game is a little buggy
  • Ads timer not resetting after watching reward ads
  • Cannot play offline, prompts to connect to network with non-functional close button

Requested features

18 requests
  • Add more technologies for longer development
  • Add desktop PC production and monitors
  • Add credit system or negative money for recovery
  • Fix interface bugs and add more functionality
  • Add OS art customization (program look, taskbar)
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  • More laptop styles (e.g., Apple notch)
  • Companies should release better components to compete
  • Remove limitations on releasing items
  • Add architectures for licenses (AMD, Intel)
  • Add GPU licenses (AMD, Nvidia)
  • Add phones or accessories like mouse and keyboard
  • Add more new offices and fun free activities
  • Add a button to flip to the most recent news page
  • Allow selection of lower quantities of copies
  • Allow offline play
  • Add more depth to the game, especially for later years
  • Allow infinite cash in sandbox mode
  • Allow playing music from Spotify

Console Tycoon

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Game restarted and lost progress
  • Unable to name controllers
  • Text changing to another language
  • Cybersecurity office issue
  • Handheld game size glitch

Requested features

4 requests
  • Create our own OS and processors
  • Sandbox mode
  • Year changer
  • Online competition

In-app purchases

7 purchases

PC Tycoon

One-time7
  • 100 gems$0.99
  • Time accelerating$1.99
  • Remove ads$1.99
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  • 200 gems$1.99
  • Free offices$1.99
  • 500 gems$2.99
  • Sandbox$5.99
8 purchases

Console Tycoon

One-time8
  • $100M to Budget$1.99
  • 500 Research Coins$2.99
  • $300M to Budget$3.99
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  • Get premium3 variants$3.99
  • 1500 Research Coins$4.99
  • $1B to Budget$6.99
  • 5000 Research Coins$9.99
  • Sandbox Mode$12.99

Questions

Is PC Tycoon free?
PC Tycoon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Console Tycoon free?
Console Tycoon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PC Tycoon or Console Tycoon?
PC Tycoon is rated higher. PC Tycoon averages 4.6 out of 5 from 152 ratings, while Console Tycoon averages 4.1 from 112 ratings.
Do PC Tycoon or Console Tycoon have ads?
Both PC Tycoon and Console Tycoon show ads.
Which is updated more often, PC Tycoon or Console Tycoon?
PC Tycoon ships an update every 3 weeks, and Console Tycoon every 2 days. Most recently, PC Tycoon was updated on October 22, 2026 and Console Tycoon on October 27, 2026.

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