# Console Tycoon vs Rap Star Rapper Simulator

The clearest difference is rating: Rap Star Rapper Simulator at 4.8 against Console Tycoon's 4.1. Rap Star Rapper Simulator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3.9K vs 111). Console Tycoon's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). 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 Rap Star Rapper Simulator sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Rap Star Rapper Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rap Star Rapper Simulator has 3.9K ratings behind it against 111, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Console Tycoon's written reviews are positive against 87% of Rap Star Rapper Simulator's.

Console Tycoon ships an update every 2 days, Rap Star Rapper Simulator every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Console Tycoon | Rap Star Rapper Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (111 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/console-tycoon/id6479948705/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rap-star-rapper-simulator/id6749179432/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 111 | **3.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 72.4% of reviews | **86.6% 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 |
| Best chart rank | — | **#61** |
| Size | 144 MB | 72 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


### Rap Star Rapper Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rap-star-rapper-simulator/id6749179432)

**Currently charting:** #61 Top Grossing · Music, #180 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

Embark on a journey from a bedroom studio to global rap stardom in this ad-free music simulator. Hustle for cash, craft lyrics, battle rivals, sign deals, and build a lavish empire. Will you become a legend or fade away?

**Highlights:** Start in a bedroom studio, Hustle for cash and upgrade equipment, Engage in rap battles and collaborations, Sign lucrative label contracts, Build and monetize your music catalog, Write and release your own lyrics, Live a lavish lifestyle and build an empire

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Energy Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Cash Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Max Energy Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medium Energy Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Cash Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Max Energy Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Large Cash Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Energy Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Max Energy Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Super Cash Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Limited Edition Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 💡 Unique design
- 🚀 Exciting updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Monetization issues
- 🔍 Lacking content

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to tap on fan comments
- Crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- YouTube videos
- Grammy awards
- Album chart
- Bigger song chart
- More music awards


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Console Tycoon free?

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

### Is Rap Star Rapper Simulator free?

Rap Star Rapper Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Console Tycoon or Rap Star Rapper Simulator?

Rap Star Rapper Simulator is rated higher. Console Tycoon averages 4.1 out of 5 from 111 ratings, while Rap Star Rapper Simulator averages 4.8 from 3.9K ratings.

### Do Console Tycoon or Rap Star Rapper Simulator have ads?

Console Tycoon shows ads; Rap Star Rapper Simulator does not.

### Which is updated more often, Console Tycoon or Rap Star Rapper Simulator?

Console Tycoon ships an update every 2 days, and Rap Star Rapper Simulator every 2 weeks. Most recently, Console Tycoon was updated on October 15, 2026 and Rap Star Rapper Simulator on October 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.*