# Console Tycoon vs Rich Man Business Simulator

The clearest difference is rating: Rich Man Business Simulator at 4.8 against Console Tycoon's 4.1. Rich Man Business Simulator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 112). Console Tycoon's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks) and review sentiment (72% vs 62%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Console Tycoon sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Rich Man Business Simulator sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Rich Man Business Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rich Man Business Simulator has 1.1K ratings behind it against 112, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of Console Tycoon's written reviews are positive against 62% of Rich Man Business Simulator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Console Tycoon ships an update every 2 days, Rich Man Business Simulator every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Console Tycoon | Rich Man Business Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (112 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/console-tycoon/id6479948705/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rich-man-business-simulator/id6737814448/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 112 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **72.4% of reviews** | 62.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 144 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oleksii Cherneha](https://appshunter.io/developer/1385577456) | [Chimpanzee, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494416672) |

## 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


### Rich Man Business Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rich-man-business-simulator/id6737814448)

Build a business empire from scratch, starting as a hobo and aiming to become the richest person in the world. Invest in stocks, startups, and passive income streams to grow your wealth, even while offline. Compete globally to reach the top of the leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Build business empire, Stock and crypto trading, Startup investments, Passive income generation, Offline wealth growth, Global leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tap Pack Small | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cash Pack Small | $2.99 | one-time |
| Analyst Pack Small | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Research Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Offline Pack Small | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cash Pack Medium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tap Pack Medium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Analyst Pack Medium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Offline Pack Medium | $7.99 | one-time |
| Tap Pack Large | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cash Pack Large | $9.99 | one-time |
| Offline Manager | $14.99 | one-time |
| Offline Pack Large | $14.99 | one-time |
| Cash Pack Ultra | $14.99 | one-time |
| Limited Edition Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good and interesting game overall
- 🚀 Addictive and enjoyable to play
- 💡 Lots of options to make money
- 🚀 Majority of the developer's games are great

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤕 Excessive tapping required to progress
- 🐛 Game crashes when reaching high cash amounts
- 🔍 Unbalanced and unfocused game mechanics
- 🕰️ Extremely slow offline progression
- 💰 Expensive upgrades with little value in return

**Reported bugs**

- Investor cannot be removed after bankruptcy
- Stock prices and dividends behave unexpectedly
- Analysis rating refill not working as intended

**Requested features**

- Add auto-tap upgrades
- Bring back the energy/week system
- Improve stock market functionality
- Introduce more realistic business simulation
- Add ability to create custom cryptocurrencies


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Console Tycoon free?

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

### Is Rich Man Business Simulator free?

Rich Man Business Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Console Tycoon or Rich Man Business Simulator?

Rich Man Business Simulator is rated higher. Console Tycoon averages 4.1 out of 5 from 112 ratings, while Rich Man Business Simulator averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Console Tycoon or Rich Man Business Simulator have ads?

Console Tycoon shows ads; Rich Man Business Simulator does not.

### Which is updated more often, Console Tycoon or Rich Man Business Simulator?

Console Tycoon ships an update every 2 days, and Rich Man Business Simulator every 2 weeks. Most recently, Console Tycoon was updated on October 27, 2026 and Rich Man Business Simulator on October 28, 2026.

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