Comparison

Customs Star vs ROSTER

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

Head to head
About

Customs Star

Features
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This game is about introducing the audience to customs operations by putting the player in the place of customs officers. The game aims to spread customs awareness and introduce players to customs procedures and requirements to complete the import and export process, where the player is assigned to import goods into the country, and while the player goes through various interactive processes, he will learn about Abu Dhabi Customs, its workflow and requirements in digital services platforms • Challenge Yourself: Gather the necessary funds to purchase the products you need. • Educational Quizzes: Test your knowledge with quizzes on customs procedures and requirements after completing each task. • Explore Abu Dhabi Customs: Gain insights into the specific workflows and requirements of Abu Dhabi Customs through interactive tutorials and Task. • Utilize Digital Platforms: Get acquainted with digital service platforms portals for efficient customs operations.

About

ROSTER

Manage a talent agency in a deep, single-player simulation. Sign actors, submit them to roles, negotiate deals, and guide their careers over years. Every choice impacts your roster and their future success in the entertainment industry.

Highlights
  • Build and manage your actor roster
  • Submit clients to casting calls
  • Negotiate contracts and deals
  • Guide actor careers over years
  • Handle actor demands and pressure
  • Scale your agency
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Roster is a deep, single-player talent management simulation set in the entertainment industry. Build and run your own actor's management company. Sign actors, submit them to roles, negotiate deals, and guide careers over years of in-game time.

Screenshots

Customs Star4 screens
ROSTER4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Customs Star at none against ROSTER's 9. Customs Star also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). ROSTER's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 14 months). On price and device support 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. ROSTER sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Customs Star asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Customs Star ships an update every 14 months, ROSTER every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Customs Star versus ROSTER: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCustoms StarROSTER
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—76.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size580 MB12 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperGeneral Administration of CustomsJayson Lee

In-app purchases

None

Customs Star

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

ROSTER

One-time9
  • Create your own actor$0.99
  • Continue after game over$0.99
  • Political capital ×5$1.99
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  • Agency cash — $20,000$1.99
  • Political capital ×20$3.99
  • Agency cash — $75,000$3.99
  • Agency cash — $400,000$5.99
  • Political capital x200$6.99
  • Agency cash - $1,000,000$7.99

Questions

Is Customs Star free?
Customs Star is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ROSTER free?
ROSTER is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Customs Star or ROSTER have ads?
ROSTER shows ads; Customs Star does not.
Which is updated more often, Customs Star or ROSTER?
Customs Star ships an update every 14 months, and ROSTER every 3 days. Most recently, Customs Star was updated on October 7, 2026 and ROSTER on November 5, 2026.

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