# Zamboni Challenge vs New York Simulation

The clearest difference is rating: New York Simulation at 5.0 against Zamboni Challenge's 3.5. New York Simulation also leads on iOS requirement (10.3 vs 13.0). Zamboni Challenge's advantage is review sentiment (41% vs 0%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Zamboni Challenge costs $2.99 and New York Simulation $6.99 up front. New York Simulation sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Zamboni Challenge asks for nothing beyond the download.

New York Simulation holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zamboni Challenge has 26 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 41% of Zamboni Challenge's written reviews are positive against 0% of New York Simulation's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Zamboni Challenge ships an update every 9 months, New York Simulation every 77 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zamboni Challenge | New York Simulation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $6.99 |
| Rating | [3.5 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zamboni-challenge/id428592958/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-york-simulation/id1233996756/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **40.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 months** | Every 77 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#125** | — |
| Size | 129 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.3** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Magnin & Associates](https://appshunter.io/developer/312671572) | [Domyung Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1068125396) |

## What reviewers say

### Zamboni Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zamboni-challenge/id428592958)

**Currently charting:** #125 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

Experience the thrill of operating an ice resurfacer. Carefully clean the ice, avoiding collisions and over-servicing areas. Progress through increasingly challenging arenas, culminating in a professional hockey game scenario.

**Highlights:** Drive a Zamboni, Clean ice efficiently, Avoid hitting boards, Progress through 5 arenas, Professional game simulation, Share accomplishments

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### New York Simulation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-york-simulation/id1233996756)

Build and manage your own New York City in this urban development simulation game. Trade, buy buildings, and observe the real estate market to increase the city's wealth and make Manhattan your own.

**Highlights:** Urban development, City management, Real estate market observation, Trade mechanics, Building acquisition, Wealth increase

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Diamond | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zamboni Challenge free?

Zamboni Challenge costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is New York Simulation free?

New York Simulation costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Zamboni Challenge or New York Simulation?

New York Simulation is rated higher. Zamboni Challenge averages 3.5 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while New York Simulation averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Zamboni Challenge or New York Simulation have ads?

Neither Zamboni Challenge nor New York Simulation shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Zamboni Challenge or New York Simulation?

Zamboni Challenge ships an update every 9 months, and New York Simulation every 77 months. Most recently, Zamboni Challenge was updated on November 6, 2026 and New York Simulation on November 2, 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.*