# PC Simulator vs PC Creator 3

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PC Simulator at 84% against PC Creator 3's 31%. PC Simulator also leads on ratings volume (189 vs 13) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). PC Creator 3's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 16 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PC Simulator sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and PC Creator 3 sells 31 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PC Creator 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PC Simulator has 189 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 84% of PC Simulator's written reviews are positive against 31% of PC Creator 3's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PC Simulator ships an update every 16 months, PC Creator 3 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PC Simulator | PC Creator 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (189 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pc-simulator/id1623734995/reviews) | **[4.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pc-creator-3-build-and-design/id6740996086/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **189** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **83.8% of reviews** | 31.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 102 MB | 1.5 GB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Yi Ming Cheng](https://appshunter.io/developer/1623734997) | [CREATY GLOBAL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792430206) |

## What reviewers say

### PC Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pc-simulator/id1623734995)

Assemble your own computer by buying components and putting them together. Learn how each part functions and how the entire system works in a first-person view. Test your creation and improve your assembly skills.

**Highlights:** Buy and assemble computer components, Test assembled computers, Improve assembly skills, Learn component functions, Understand computer operation, First-person building view

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 BTC | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 BTC | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 200 BTC | $2.99 | one-time |
| More Coin | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 💡 Unique PC building concept
- 🚀 Quick money-making through mining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frustrating controls when building PCs
- 🐛 Parts falling out easily
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and save issues
- 🔋 Game gets boring over time due to lack of updates

**Reported bugs**

- Parts not staying in place during PC assembly
- Bitcoin balance not updating correctly
- Frequent crashes when building complex rigs

**Requested features**

- Add more PC components like new GPUs, CPUs, and cases
- Implement a PC selling/ordering system
- Add more apps and functionality to the in-game PCs
- Improve physics and part placement mechanics
- Implement an auto-save feature


### PC Creator 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pc-creator-3-build-and-design/id6740996086)

Simulate building and customizing PCs with over 300 real components. Test performance, overclock hardware, and run real software. Manage a PC business, fulfill client orders, and grow your tech empire.

**Highlights:** Build and customize PCs with 300+ components, Test performance and overclock hardware, Run your own PC business in idle tycoon mode, Install and optimize real software, Grow your brand into a tech empire, Simulate FPS benchmarks

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

**In-app purchases (31)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MONTHLY SUBCSCRIPTION | $4.99 | per month |
| OFFER WELCOME DEAL | $0.99 | one-time |
| OFFER SUPER FAST START | $0.99 | one-time |
| DELIVERY BOOSTER 50% 1H | $0.99 | one-time |
| Power Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| OFFER RARE COMPUTER ITEM | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dollar Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| OFFER DAILY LOOTBOX | $2.99 | one-time |
| OFFER DAILY GEMS & SOFT | $2.99 | one-time |
| OFFER UNIQUE COMPUTER ITEM | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gem Refill | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Big Gem Refill | $2.99 | one-time |
| OFFER EXTRA MINING POWER | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| OFFER DAILY BOOSTER | $3.99 | one-time |
| TECH PASS | $4.99 | one-time |
| REMOVE ADS | $4.99 | one-time |
| SPARK VAULT | $5.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| DATA CENTER UPGRADE RESOURCES | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| OFFER BEGINNER MINING BOOST | $12.99 | one-time |
| INVENTORY UPGRADE RESOURCES | $12.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack 5 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack 6 | $14.99 | one-time |
| OFFER ATTIC CYBERPUNK SET | $17.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack 7 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack 8 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack 9 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Game works
- 🚀 Fairly enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezes/crashes
- 🐛 Long loading times
- 🐛 Deleted progress
- 🔋 Ads and in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Freezes immediately after loading
- Doesn't make it past play screen
- Can't log in, 'something went wrong' error
- Instructions unclear, can't complete mission

**Requested features**

- More parts to choose from
- Improve gameplay to be more similar to PC Creator 2


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PC Simulator free?

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

### Is PC Creator 3 free?

PC Creator 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PC Simulator or PC Creator 3?

PC Creator 3 is rated higher. PC Simulator averages 4.3 out of 5 from 189 ratings, while PC Creator 3 averages 4.7 from 13 ratings.

### Do PC Simulator or PC Creator 3 have ads?

PC Simulator shows ads; PC Creator 3 does not.

### Which is updated more often, PC Simulator or PC Creator 3?

PC Simulator ships an update every 16 months, and PC Creator 3 every 3 weeks. Most recently, PC Simulator was updated on October 13, 2026 and PC Creator 3 on October 17, 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.*