# This is Normal vs Christmas Store Simulator 3D

The clearest difference is rating: Christmas Store Simulator 3D at 4.9 against This is Normal's 4.2. Christmas Store Simulator 3D also leads on ratings volume (22 vs 5). This is Normal's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Christmas Store Simulator 3D sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. This is Normal asks for nothing beyond the download.

Christmas Store Simulator 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 22 respectively.

This is Normal ships an update every 11 months, Christmas Store Simulator 3D every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | This is Normal | Christmas Store Simulator 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/this-is-normal/id6478086123/reviews) | **[4.9 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-store-simulator-3d/id6737891392/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **22** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 6 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 108 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anna Krasner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1731719218) | [Digital Melody](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572958184) |

## What reviewers say

### This is Normal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/this-is-normal/id6478086123)

An educational game designed to compassionately teach about self-managed abortion. Through interactive minigames, players learn that abortion is a normal, common, and safe aspect of healthcare.

**Highlights:** Educational game, Teaches about self-managed abortion, Compassionate approach, Interactive minigames, Normalizes abortion care

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Christmas Store Simulator 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/christmas-store-simulator-3d/id6737891392)

Manage a bustling Christmas market, stocking stalls, setting prices, and designing a festive atmosphere. Attract shoppers with holiday-themed products and entertainment to grow your market into a magical destination.

**Highlights:** Build and manage a Christmas market, Stock stalls with holiday products, Set prices and manage inventory, Customize market layout and theme, Unlock new holiday products, Focus on customer experience, Manage shopper feedback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $600 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 250 premium currency | $1.99 | one-time |
| $3000 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 600 premium currency | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Interstitial Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| $6000 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 premium currency | $5.99 | one-time |
| $60000 | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is This is Normal free?

This is Normal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Christmas Store Simulator 3D free?

Christmas Store Simulator 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, This is Normal or Christmas Store Simulator 3D?

Christmas Store Simulator 3D is rated higher. This is Normal averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Christmas Store Simulator 3D averages 4.9 from 22 ratings.

### Do This is Normal or Christmas Store Simulator 3D have ads?

Christmas Store Simulator 3D shows ads; This is Normal does not.

### Which is updated more often, This is Normal or Christmas Store Simulator 3D?

This is Normal ships an update every 11 months, and Christmas Store Simulator 3D every 6 months. Most recently, This is Normal was updated on June 4, 2026 and Christmas Store Simulator 3D on September 17, 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.*