# Shopping Quest vs Retail Store Simulator

The clearest difference is rating: Shopping Quest at 4.7 against Retail Store Simulator's 4.3. Shopping Quest also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (4.5K vs 553). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shopping Quest sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Retail Store Simulator sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shopping Quest holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shopping Quest has 4.5K ratings behind it against 553, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Shopping Quest's written reviews are positive against 37% of Retail Store Simulator's.

Shopping Quest ships an update every 5 days, Retail Store Simulator fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shopping Quest | Retail Store Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shopping-quest/id6443941701/reviews)** | [4.3 (553 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retail-store-simulator/id6499522230/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.5K** | 553 |
| Positive reviews | **45.3% of reviews** | 36.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 516 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Martin Sinko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554061108) |

## What reviewers say

### Shopping Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shopping-quest/id6443941701)

Navigate grocery stores to find and collect items from your shopping list. Locate the correct shelves for each product and proceed to checkout efficiently.

**Highlights:** Create shopping lists, Navigate virtual store aisles, Locate specific products, Collect items from shelves, Simulate checkout process

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Money Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fashion Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Money Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Money Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Money Pack 4 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Money Pack 5 | $8.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Fashion Super Pack | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and interactive
- 👍 Minimal ads
- 💡 Ability to go offline for no ads
- 🤩 Amazing and interesting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- 🤖 Lack of sound effects and music
- 📢 Too many ads
- 🤷‍♀️ Confusing and hard to navigate

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to progress past certain levels
- Inconsistent item descriptions and directions
- Unresponsive controls and swiping
- Crashing and freezing issues

**Requested features**

- More store options and variety
- Ability to change skin color and hair texture
- More customization options for avatar
- Ability to go back to previous stores
- Easier navigation and controls


### Retail Store Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retail-store-simulator/id6499522230)

Manage your own supermarket, from stocking shelves and designing the store to serving customers and handling payments. Expand your business, hire staff, and unlock new items to become the best shop in town.

**Highlights:** Stock and design your store, Serve customers and fulfill wishes, Upgrade and expand your supermarket, Handle cash and card payments, Hire employees to maximize profit, Unlock a variety of products

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small pack of money | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium pack of money | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Big pack of money | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Customizable store
- 👍 Realistic supermarket simulation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and loading issues
- 🐛 Freezing and glitches
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📺 Excessive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Workers getting stuck during restocking
- Customers freezing and glitching
- Inability to remove starting cash register
- Progress loss after crashes or reinstalls

**Requested features**

- Add more product variety
- Implement save progress and account system
- Add manager/AI to automate tasks
- Allow more customization and expansion options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shopping Quest free?

Shopping Quest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Retail Store Simulator free?

Retail Store Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shopping Quest or Retail Store Simulator?

Shopping Quest is rated higher. Shopping Quest averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.5K ratings, while Retail Store Simulator averages 4.3 from 553 ratings.

### Do Shopping Quest or Retail Store Simulator have ads?

Both Shopping Quest and Retail Store Simulator show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shopping Quest or Retail Store Simulator?

Shopping Quest ships an update every 5 days, and Retail Store Simulator fortnightly. Most recently, Shopping Quest was updated on October 27, 2026 and Retail Store Simulator on October 30, 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.*