# Civilization Simulator vs 比特人生：bit life

The clearest difference is rating: 比特人生：bit life at 4.6 against Civilization Simulator's 3.9. 比特人生：bit life also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (372 vs 58). Civilization Simulator's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Civilization Simulator sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and 比特人生：bit life sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

比特人生：bit life holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 比特人生：bit life has 372 ratings behind it against 58, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of Civilization Simulator's written reviews are positive against 37% of 比特人生：bit life's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Civilization Simulator ships an update every 6 weeks, 比特人生：bit life every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Civilization Simulator | 比特人生：bit life |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/civilization-simulator/id6450087726/reviews) | **[4.6 (372 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bit-life-and-and/id6471356908/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 58 | **372** |
| Positive reviews | **38.2% of reviews** | 36.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 250 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Peikun Duan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1240254007) | [琴 薛](https://appshunter.io/developer/1589675438) |

## What reviewers say

### Civilization Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/civilization-simulator/id6450087726)

Create and guide civilizations through a text-based simulator. Assign attributes, use Destiny Cards, and witness the rise and fall of societies across diverse historical and futuristic styles. Enjoy quick, imaginative gameplay with collectible achievements.

**Highlights:** Text-based civilization simulation, Freely assign attributes, Mystical Destiny Cards, Multiple civilization styles, Quick gameplay (3 mins/game), Collectible achievements and artwork

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 去除广告 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 升级VIP | $0.99 | one-time |
| 升级VIP+去除广告 | $1.99 | one-time |


### 比特人生：bit life

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bit-life-and-and/id6471356908)

This life simulation game offers a rich and varied experience with unique career paths, engaging social activities, and diverse economic opportunities. Build relationships, manage finances, and navigate life's many events to shape your destiny. Experience hundreds of storylines and random events.

**Highlights:** Unique career paths, Financial management and entrepreneurship, In-depth family and relationship simulation, Extensive social interactions, Hundreds of storylines and random events, Child-rearing and legacy building

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 特价礼包 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 钻石礼包1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 去除广告 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 钻石礼包2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 超值vip礼包 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 钻石礼包3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 钻石礼包4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 皇冠VIP礼包 | $24.99 | one-time |
| 钻石礼包5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| 钻石礼包6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game
- 💡 Translations needed

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and issues
- 🚫 Not in English

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Incorrect exam answers
- Difficulty with job search and promotion
- Illogical game mechanics

**Requested features**

- Add English translation
- Fix enterprise bugs
- Improve game logic and mechanics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Civilization Simulator free?

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

### Is 比特人生：bit life free?

比特人生：bit life is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Civilization Simulator or 比特人生：bit life?

比特人生：bit life is rated higher. Civilization Simulator averages 3.9 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while 比特人生：bit life averages 4.6 from 372 ratings.

### Do Civilization Simulator or 比特人生：bit life have ads?

Both Civilization Simulator and 比特人生：bit life show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Civilization Simulator or 比特人生：bit life?

Civilization Simulator ships an update every 6 weeks, and 比特人生：bit life every 5 days. Most recently, Civilization Simulator was updated on November 7, 2026 and 比特人生：bit life on November 8, 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.*