# Console Tycoon vs Game Creators Simulator

Console Tycoon and Game Creators Simulator both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 72% of Console Tycoon's written reviews are positive against 17% of Game Creators Simulator's. Console Tycoon also leads on ratings volume (111 vs 5). Game Creators Simulator's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Console Tycoon sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Game Creators Simulator sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Console Tycoon against 4.0 for Game Creators Simulator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Console Tycoon has 111 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Console Tycoon's written reviews are positive against 17% of Game Creators Simulator's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Console Tycoon | Game Creators Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (111 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/console-tycoon/id6479948705/reviews)** | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-creators-simulator/id6498894424/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **111** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **71.5% of reviews** | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 144 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oleksii Cherneha](https://appshunter.io/developer/1385577456) | [Appscraft LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652334821) |

## What reviewers say

### Console Tycoon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/console-tycoon/id6479948705)

Build your own gaming console empire from the ground up. Design and launch a variety of gaming devices, from home consoles to VR headsets, by managing every detail from concept to technical specifications. Navigate the historical evolution of the industry, research new technologies, and market your creations to become a global leader.

**Highlights:** Design and launch home consoles, portables, and VR headsets, Realistic historical evolution of the gaming industry, Research new technologies and features, Marketing and promotion campaigns, Office and employee management, Create and manage an online game store

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $100M to Budget | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 Research Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| $300M to Budget | $3.99 | one-time |
| Get premium | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Research Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| $1B to Budget | $6.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Research Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sandbox Mode | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Amazing game
- 👍 Worth it
- 👍 Good game
- 👍 Finally
- 👍 Man this is cool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Fix bugs
- 🔍 Difficult to obtain research points
- 🐛 Glitch
- 🐛 Bugs
- 🐛 Glitch

**Reported bugs**

- Game restarted and lost progress
- Unable to name controllers
- Text changing to another language
- Cybersecurity office issue
- Handheld game size glitch

**Requested features**

- Create our own OS and processors
- Sandbox mode
- Year changer
- Online competition


### Game Creators Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-creators-simulator/id6498894424)

Build your own game development empire from a small studio to a global conglomerate. Manage resources, hire talent, and create legendary games across various genres. Compete or collaborate with others to achieve worldwide recognition in the gaming industry.

**Highlights:** Build a game dev studio empire, Manage resources and hire developers, Create games across various genres, Invest in new technologies, Compete and collaborate with rivals, Earn worldwide recognition and awards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3000 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Disable advertising | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10000 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50000 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 100000 coins | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Console Tycoon free?

Console Tycoon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Game Creators Simulator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Console Tycoon or Game Creators Simulator?

Console Tycoon is rated higher. Console Tycoon averages 4.1 out of 5 from 111 ratings, while Game Creators Simulator averages 4.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Console Tycoon or Game Creators Simulator have ads?

Both Console Tycoon and Game Creators Simulator show ads.

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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.*