# TV Empire vs Bar Master!

The clearest difference is rating: TV Empire at 4.6 against Bar Master!'s 2.4. TV Empire also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (299 vs 19). Bar Master!'s advantage is review sentiment (56% vs 27%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Empire sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bar Master! sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Empire holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Empire has 299 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 27% of TV Empire's written reviews are positive against 56% of Bar Master!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TV Empire ships an update weekly, Bar Master! every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Empire | Bar Master! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (299 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-empire/id1621762197/reviews)** | [2.4 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bar-master/id1635842837/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **299** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 27.3% of reviews | **56.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 209 MB | 245 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SEKGAMES Oyun Yazilim Teknoloji ve Pazarlama Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526873002) | [NoBrain Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451233848) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Empire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-empire/id1621762197)

Build and manage your own film studio. Hire actors, produce movies, and earn money to upgrade your facilities. Experience the drama and excitement of the entertainment industry.

**Highlights:** Build and upgrade your studio, Hire actors and staff, Produce movies, Earn in-game currency, Experience industry drama

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $6.99 | one-time |


### Bar Master!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bar-master/id1635842837)

Manage all aspects of your own bar, from serving drinks to expanding your business. Unlock new venues like nightclubs and restaurants, hire staff, and improve skills to become the ultimate bar owner. Develop your business acumen and grow the biggest bar in town.

**Highlights:** Manage bar operations, Expand and unlock new venues, Serve drinks to customers, Hire and manage staff, Improve skills, Host Happy Hours

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10K Cash | $0.99 | one-time |
| Disable Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| 150K Cash | $6.99 | one-time |
| 2M Cash | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Empire free?

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

### Is Bar Master! free?

Bar Master! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TV Empire or Bar Master!?

TV Empire is rated higher. TV Empire averages 4.6 out of 5 from 299 ratings, while Bar Master! averages 2.4 from 19 ratings.

### Do TV Empire or Bar Master! have ads?

Both TV Empire and Bar Master! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, TV Empire or Bar Master!?

TV Empire ships an update weekly, and Bar Master! every 3 weeks. Most recently, TV Empire was updated on September 24, 2026 and Bar Master! on June 5, 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.*