# Saltamontes Simulator vs Roller Coaster Life Theme Park

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Roller Coaster Life Theme Park at 41% against Saltamontes Simulator's 0%. Roller Coaster Life Theme Park also leads on ratings volume (168 vs 5) and rating (4.6 vs 4.4). Saltamontes Simulator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Roller Coaster Life Theme Park sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Saltamontes Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Roller Coaster Life Theme Park holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roller Coaster Life Theme Park has 168 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Saltamontes Simulator's written reviews are positive against 41% of Roller Coaster Life Theme Park's.

Saltamontes Simulator ships an update every 6 weeks, Roller Coaster Life Theme Park every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Saltamontes Simulator | Roller Coaster Life Theme Park |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saltamontes-simulator/id6447765186/reviews) | **[4.6 (168 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roller-coaster-life-theme-park/id6449255359/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **168** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **41.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 73 MB | 539 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mass Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671044978) | [Sparkling Society Games B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/726048972) |

## What reviewers say

### Saltamontes Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saltamontes-simulator/id6447765186)

Experience the thrill of operating a "Saltamontes" amusement ride. Pilot, customize with colors and lights, and manage passengers with realistic physics and graphics. Become the ultimate ride operator.

**Highlights:** Pilot the "Saltamontes" ride, Customize ride colors, Control light effects, Manage passengers, Realistic physics and graphics

**In-app purchases:** none


### Roller Coaster Life Theme Park

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roller-coaster-life-theme-park/id6449255359)

Build and manage your dream theme park, designing thrilling roller coasters and themed zones. Delight guests by managing their needs and conquer challenges to expand your empire. Connect with friends and compete in events to become the ultimate park tycoon.

**Highlights:** Build and customize theme parks, Design roller coasters, Manage guest needs, Conquer park challenges, Participate in events, Connect with friends, Offline gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Early Access Bundle #2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Extra Tool | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50 Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Park Festival Gold Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Adventure Land Gold Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Super Supplies | $8.99 | one-time |
| 105 Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| 165 Gold | $14.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Deal | $19.99 | one-time |
| 420 Gold | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Entertaining and fun
- 👍 Good for passing time
- 👍 No Wi-Fi needed
- 👍 No in-app purchases required
- 👍 Recommended for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Stuck on levels (175 stars, 70 popularity)
- 🐛 High resource consumption (soap, oil, drills, brooms, water)
- 🐛 Rides break down too often
- 🐛 In-app purchases feel like a money grab
- 🐛 Game plays for the user, not with them

**Reported bugs**

- Game stuck on level 175 stars
- Game stuck on popularity level 70
- Laboratory disappeared after building
- Cannot watch ad videos (region issue)
- Level 70 popularity requires excessive points (5.2 million)

**Requested features**

- Allow players to play the game themselves
- Add option to permanently remove ads
- More shovels in chests or rewards
- More balanced resource management
- Rides should work more than once before repair


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Saltamontes Simulator free?

Saltamontes Simulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Roller Coaster Life Theme Park free?

Roller Coaster Life Theme Park is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Saltamontes Simulator or Roller Coaster Life Theme Park?

Roller Coaster Life Theme Park is rated higher. Saltamontes Simulator averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Roller Coaster Life Theme Park averages 4.6 from 168 ratings.

### Do Saltamontes Simulator or Roller Coaster Life Theme Park have ads?

Both Saltamontes Simulator and Roller Coaster Life Theme Park show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Saltamontes Simulator or Roller Coaster Life Theme Park?

Saltamontes Simulator ships an update every 6 weeks, and Roller Coaster Life Theme Park every 3 weeks. Most recently, Saltamontes Simulator was updated on November 3, 2026 and Roller Coaster Life Theme Park on November 7, 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.*