# Music Star vs Conquer Countries

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Music Star at 91% against Conquer Countries's 31%. Music Star also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Music Star sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Conquer Countries sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Music Star holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33K and 79K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Music Star's written reviews are positive against 31% of Conquer Countries's.

Music Star ships an update every 3 weeks, Conquer Countries monthly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Music Star | Conquer Countries |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-star-life-simulator/id6443602573/reviews)** | [4.6 (79K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/conquer-countries/id6480472116/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 33K | **79K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.4% of reviews** | 31.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#61** | — |
| Size | 62 MB | 493 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Chimpanzee, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494416672) | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) |

## What reviewers say

### Music Star

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-star-life-simulator/id6443602573)

**Currently charting:** #61 Top Grossing · Music, #162 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

Manage a music career from the ground up, creating hits, signing artists, and building a record label. Grow your fanbase, win awards, and even invest or build a family dynasty. Compete globally on leaderboards to become a music icon.

**Highlights:** Create chart-topping hits, Sign and manage artists, Launch your own record label, Build a musical legacy, Compete on global leaderboards, Manage merchandise and investments, Build a family dynasty

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| +500 Energy | $1.99 | one-time |
| 25K Cash | $1.99 | one-time |
| Max Energy Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| +3000 Energy | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100K Cash | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer (Limited Time) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Max Energy Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| +25000 Energy | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3M Cash | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2M Cash and +750 Max Energy | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Amazing game
- 🎧 Best music simulator game
- 👍 No ads, realistic
- 🤩 Addictive and fun to play
- 🔥 Excellent updates and support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Unrealistic monthly listener counts
- 🤷‍♂️ Confusing at the start
- 😩 Difficult to get energy/virality
- 🤯 Frustrating bugs with label management

**Reported bugs**

- Forbes magazine age reset bug
- Album creation and tracking issues
- Inconsistent Gram nominations
- Startup portfolio limit bug

**Requested features**

- Allow custom album covers and song order
- Add music videos and YouTube integration
- Implement more social media features
- Improve chart system and awards
- Enable more control over label artists


### Conquer Countries

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/conquer-countries/id6480472116)

Lead your nation as President, managing international relations and domestic happiness. Build a strong economy or conquer neighboring countries to expand your influence. Every decision shapes your country's destiny.

**Highlights:** Nation leadership simulation, Diplomatic relations management, Economic development, Military conquest, Citizen happiness

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gems x300 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Money M | $0.99 | one-time |
| Video Coupons x6 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Money L | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gems x1300 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Season Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gems x3000 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Video Coupons x80 | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads (Forced ads) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Keys x680 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Video Coupons x200 | $11.99 | one-time |
| President Pass | $15.99 | one-time |
| No Ads (Premium) | $29.99 | one-time |
| President Pass (GOLD) | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun and engaging choices
- 🚀 Minimal ads
- 👍 Offline playability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay after completion
- 💰 Excessive in-app purchases and ads
- 🤖 Unbalanced AI opponents

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes when attempting to conquer certain countries
- Saved progress not loading correctly after reinstall
- Incorrect historical facts in some quiz questions

**Requested features**

- More detailed country management options
- Ability to form alliances with other countries
- Expanded storyline and endgame content
- Improved tutorial and onboarding


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Music Star free?

Music Star is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Conquer Countries free?

Conquer Countries is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Music Star or Conquer Countries?

Music Star is rated higher. Music Star averages 4.9 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Conquer Countries averages 4.6 from 79K ratings.

### Do Music Star or Conquer Countries have ads?

Conquer Countries shows ads; Music Star does not.

### Which is updated more often, Music Star or Conquer Countries?

Music Star ships an update every 3 weeks, and Conquer Countries monthly. Most recently, Music Star was updated on October 29, 2026 and Conquer Countries on October 29, 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.*