# Game Dev Story vs Pocket Boss⁢

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pocket Boss⁢ at every 10 days against Game Dev Story's every 4 months. Pocket Boss⁢ also leads on price ($3.99 vs $4.99). Game Dev Story's advantage is ratings volume (3K vs 13) and chart position (#60 vs unranked). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Game Dev Story costs $4.99 and Pocket Boss⁢ $3.99 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 — 4.9 for Game Dev Story against 5.0 for Pocket Boss⁢. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Game Dev Story has 3K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Game Dev Story ships an update every 4 months, Pocket Boss⁢ every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Game Dev Story | Pocket Boss⁢ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | [4.9 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-dev-story/id396085661/reviews) | **[5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-boss/id6741326221/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | — | 88.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#60** | — |
| Size | 74 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Kairosoft Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/381477233) | [Playables](https://appshunter.io/developer/904930239) |

## What reviewers say

### Game Dev Story

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-dev-story/id396085661)

**Currently charting:** #60 Top Paid · Strategy, #64 Top Paid · Simulation, #191 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

Build your own game development studio from the ground up. Hire and train staff, research new genres, and develop hit games to conquer the industry. Create your own consoles and aim for a million-selling title.

**Highlights:** Manage game company, Develop own game console, Train staff members, Unlock new genres, Discover popular combinations, Develop for latest platforms

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game
- 👍 Simple, creative, and fun
- 👍 Nostalgic and fun
- 👍 Relaxing and enjoyable
- 👍 Great time-killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes on newer devices
- 🐛 Lack of explanation for some mechanics
- 🐛 Difficulty in obtaining certain resources (e.g. hardware engineer)

**Reported bugs**

- Blackouts causing loss of progress
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
- Difficulty in obtaining certain resources

**Requested features**

- More consoles and game genres
- Ability to customize console designs
- Expanded content and longer playtime
- More staff and office options
- Improved late-game progression and challenges


### Pocket Boss⁢

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-boss/id6741326221)

Engage in a unique puzzle game where you manipulate business data to satisfy your demanding boss. Solve increasingly complex chart-based challenges to boost productivity, customer satisfaction, and company value. Your decisions and performance directly impact your potential for a promotion.

**Highlights:** Manipulate charts and trends, Improve productivity and satisfaction, Solve data puzzles, Interactive boss chat, Explore equal pay mysteries

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Game Dev Story free?

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

### Is Pocket Boss⁢ free?

Pocket Boss⁢ costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Game Dev Story or Pocket Boss⁢?

Pocket Boss⁢ is rated higher. Game Dev Story averages 4.9 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Pocket Boss⁢ averages 5.0 from 13 ratings.

### Do Game Dev Story or Pocket Boss⁢ have ads?

Neither Game Dev Story nor Pocket Boss⁢ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Game Dev Story or Pocket Boss⁢?

Game Dev Story ships an update every 4 months, and Pocket Boss⁢ every 10 days. Most recently, Game Dev Story was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pocket Boss⁢ on October 24, 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.*