# Life Simulator vs Virtonomics

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Life Simulator at 74% against Virtonomics's 25%. Life Simulator also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (289 vs 8). Virtonomics's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Life Simulator sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Virtonomics asks for nothing beyond the download.

Life Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Life Simulator has 289 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Life Simulator's written reviews are positive against 25% of Virtonomics's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Life Simulator | Virtonomics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (289 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/life-simulator-passiveflow/id1642838704/reviews)** | [3.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtonomics/id6450962658/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **289** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **73.7% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 165 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Muhammad Umar Khaleeq](https://appshunter.io/developer/1641783782) | [Simformer Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1695936222) |

## What reviewers say

### Life Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/life-simulator-passiveflow/id1642838704)

Experience a virtual life where you can pursue desired careers, invest in businesses and the stock market, and manage various enterprises like taxi services or airports. Learn financial management and entrepreneurship skills while aiming for wealth and success.

**Highlights:** Pursue various careers and education, Invest in stocks and real estate, Buy and sell businesses, Manage taxi and ride-share services, Develop and manage an airport, Simulate social media income, Learn financial management skills

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove All Ads | $9.99 | per month |
| Purchase Asset 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ride App Business Points | $2.99 | one-time |
| Get Cash 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Perma Income - Mini Cash | $4.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Asset 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Get Cash 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Perma Income - Mega Cash | $14.99 | one-time |
| Get Cash 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Asset 3 | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game concept
- 👍 Fun time passer
- 👍 Underrated game
- 👍 Addicting and well thought out
- 👍 Good game, easy to earn money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Paid ad removal doesn't work
- 📉 Actions broken, minimal income
- 💸 Too much ads
- 💸 Took my money, ads still present
- 📉 Expenses not adding up

**Reported bugs**

- Paid removal of ads doesn’t work
- Actions are broken and give minimal income
- Tips on taxi service are glitched
- Cannot buy stocks
- CEO office in Pakistan button greyed out

**Requested features**

- More visual or other businesses and jobs
- Add a feature for new job notifications
- Stock market less randomized or influenced by in-game events
- Explain how credit cards work
- Add more businesses or things to do


### Virtonomics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtonomics/id6450962658)

Engage in a deep multiplayer business simulation where you build and manage companies across various industries. Make strategic decisions about production, marketing, and finance to compete for market share and grow your virtual enterprise.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer business simulation, Economics and finance management, Entrepreneurship and strategy, Production and sales planning, Team and employee management, Non-linear open-world gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Life Simulator free?

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

### Is Virtonomics free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Life Simulator or Virtonomics?

Life Simulator is rated higher. Life Simulator averages 4.6 out of 5 from 289 ratings, while Virtonomics averages 3.3 from 8 ratings.

### Do Life Simulator or Virtonomics have ads?

Both Life Simulator and Virtonomics show ads.

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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.*