# Osmos for iPad vs Game Dev Tycoon

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Game Dev Tycoon at 24K against Osmos for iPad's 499. Game Dev Tycoon also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months) and chart position (#55 vs unranked). Osmos for iPad's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and price ($3.99 vs $4.99). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Osmos for iPad costs $3.99 and Game Dev Tycoon $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Osmos for iPad against 4.9 for Game Dev Tycoon. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Game Dev Tycoon has 24K ratings behind it against 499, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 91% and 91% positive.

Osmos for iPad ships an update every 6 months, Game Dev Tycoon every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Osmos for iPad | Game Dev Tycoon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (499 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osmos-for-ipad/id379323382/reviews) | **[4.9 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-dev-tycoon/id1162580001/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 499 | **24K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.2% of reviews** | 91.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#55** |
| Size | 48 MB | 204 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hemisphere Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/379323385) | [Greenheart Games Pty. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/877999140) |

## What reviewers say

### Osmos for iPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osmos-for-ipad/id379323382)

Navigate a cosmic world as a galactic mote, absorbing smaller organisms to grow while avoiding larger predators. This physics-based survival game features stunning graphics and an ambient soundtrack, offering a unique and challenging experience.

**Highlights:** Physics-based gameplay, Absorb and grow mechanics, Stellar graphics, Ambient soundtrack, 72 levels across 8 worlds, Multiplayer mode, Arcade mode for replayability

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Timeless and well-designed
- 🎨 Beautiful visuals and ambient soundtrack
- 🧠 Challenging yet relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Addictive and immersive experience
- 🔍 Unique and innovative concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 No sound or audio issues
- 🚫 Lack of support for newer devices/platforms
- 💰 Perceived as overpriced for the content

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing motes making levels unwinnable
- Compatibility issues on newer devices

**Requested features**

- Sandbox mode to create custom levels
- More levels and content updates


### Game Dev Tycoon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-dev-tycoon/id1162580001)

**Currently charting:** #55 Top Paid · Strategy, #59 Top Paid · Simulation, #158 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

Build your own game development company from the 1980s to the present. Design and create your own games, research new technologies, and manage a team to become a market leader. Enjoy a full simulation experience without ads or in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Start a game development company, Design and create your own games, Research new technologies, Hire and manage a development team, Replay gaming history, Built-in screen recording and streaming

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cheap price
- 👍 No in-app purchases or ads
- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Realistic game development simulation
- 👍 Detailed and complex mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game crashes on launch for some users
- 🐛 Orientation issues on iPhone X
- 🐛 Difficulty remembering research and specialist information
- 🔋 Game can be very time-consuming
- 🤔 Lack of difficulty options or sandbox mode

**Reported bugs**

- Loan payback amount inconsistency
- Game reports not carrying over knowledge

**Requested features**

- Add more console and game genre options
- Implement employee personalities and interactions
- Provide more detailed game performance history
- Allow simultaneous game development
- Add difficulty settings and sandbox mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Osmos for iPad free?

Osmos for iPad costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Game Dev Tycoon free?

Game Dev Tycoon costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Osmos for iPad or Game Dev Tycoon?

Game Dev Tycoon is rated higher. Osmos for iPad averages 4.8 out of 5 from 499 ratings, while Game Dev Tycoon averages 4.9 from 24K ratings.

### Do Osmos for iPad or Game Dev Tycoon have ads?

Neither Osmos for iPad nor Game Dev Tycoon shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Osmos for iPad or Game Dev Tycoon?

Osmos for iPad ships an update every 6 months, and Game Dev Tycoon every 3 months. Most recently, Osmos for iPad was updated on October 21, 2026 and Game Dev Tycoon on October 21, 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.*