# StartUp Business vs Timeflow Lite

StartUp Business and Timeflow Lite both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Timeflow Lite's written reviews are positive against 39% of StartUp Business's. Timeflow Lite also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 17) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). StartUp Business's advantage is ratings volume (138 vs 5). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StartUp Business sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Timeflow Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for StartUp Business against 4.2 for Timeflow Lite. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StartUp Business has 138 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 39% of StartUp Business's written reviews are positive against 75% of Timeflow Lite's.

## The numbers

| Metric | StartUp Business | Timeflow Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (138 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/startup-business-tycoon-sim/id1629065796/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeflow-lite/id1661613123/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **138** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 39.4% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 278 MB | 227 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Francesco Cogliandro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629065798) | [Look Book, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1187782147) |

## What reviewers say

### StartUp Business

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/startup-business-tycoon-sim/id1629065796)

Step into the role of a CEO and build your business empire from scratch. Make strategic decisions about production, logistics, and hiring to compete in a dynamic global market. Grow your company, trade with other players, and aim for the top.

**Highlights:** Build and manage factories, Global shipping and logistics, Hire and manage employees, Strategic HQ relocation, Produce and sell goods, Trade with other players, Go public on stock market

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| Growth Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Enterprise Plan | $8.99 | per month |
| Starter Plan Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Growth Plan Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| 1500 SBC | $0.29 | one-time |
| Get a boost! | $0.49 | one-time |
| New Company | $2.19 | one-time |
| Get a boost! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Death Star! | $3.99 | one-time |
| Death Star 2025 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30.000 SBC | $3.99 | one-time |
| Skyscraper | $3.99 | one-time |
| Get a boost! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Get a boost! | $5.99 | one-time |
| Sauron Office | $7.99 | one-time |
| Sauron | $7.99 | one-time |


### Timeflow Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeflow-lite/id1661613123)

Learn financial literacy, time management, and investing basics through a life simulation game. Build a career, invest, manage your finances, and balance your life to achieve your dreams before retirement.

**Highlights:** Financial literacy training, Time management simulation, Career building, Real estate and stock investing, Business development, Personal development and life balance

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StartUp Business free?

StartUp Business is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Timeflow Lite free?

Timeflow Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, StartUp Business or Timeflow Lite?

StartUp Business is rated higher. StartUp Business averages 4.3 out of 5 from 138 ratings, while Timeflow Lite averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do StartUp Business or Timeflow Lite have ads?

Neither StartUp Business nor Timeflow Lite shows ads.

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