# Game Dev Story vs CloverPit

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Game Dev Story at none against CloverPit's 1. Game Dev Story also leads on review sentiment (96% vs 79%) and price ($4.99 vs $6.99). CloverPit's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and chart position (#4 vs #87). On rating, ratings volume, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Game Dev Story costs $4.99 and CloverPit $6.99 up front. CloverPit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Game Dev Story asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Game Dev Story against 4.9 for CloverPit. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.9K and 5.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of Game Dev Story's written reviews are positive against 79% of CloverPit's.

Game Dev Story ships an update every 4 months, CloverPit every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Game Dev Story | CloverPit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $6.99 |
| Rating | [4.9 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-dev-story/id396085661/reviews) | [4.9 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloverpit/id6754894237/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2.9K | **5.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **95.7% of reviews** | 78.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #87 | **#4** |
| Size | 74 MB | 419 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Kairosoft Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/381477233) | [Future Friends Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1850799748) |

## What reviewers say

### Game Dev Story

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

**Currently charting:** #87 Top Paid · Strategy, #94 Top Paid · Simulation (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


### CloverPit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloverpit/id6754894237)

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Paid · Card, #8 Top Paid · Strategy, #22 Top Paid · Games, #32 Top Paid (US App Store)

Experience a rogue-lite slot machine nightmare where you gamble to pay off debt. Manipulate the odds with prizes and charms to trigger combos and escape a hellish prison. This game features meta-progression, multiple endings, and a sinister tale of addiction.

**Highlights:** Rogue-lite gameplay, Slot machine manipulation, Meta-progression, Multiple endings, Endless Mode, 150+ items and synergies

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unholy Fusion | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Game Dev Story free?

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

### Is CloverPit free?

CloverPit costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Game Dev Story or CloverPit?

Game Dev Story and CloverPit are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2.9K and 5.6K ratings respectively.

### Do Game Dev Story or CloverPit have ads?

Neither Game Dev Story nor CloverPit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Game Dev Story or CloverPit?

Game Dev Story ships an update every 4 months, and CloverPit every 2 weeks. Most recently, Game Dev Story was updated on October 1, 2026 and CloverPit on October 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Game Dev Story or CloverPit?

Game Dev Story currently peaks at #87 in the App Store charts, and CloverPit at #4. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*