# CryptoPlay vs Rich Man Business Simulator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CryptoPlay at 100% against Rich Man Business Simulator's 61%. CryptoPlay also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Rich Man Business Simulator's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 6) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CryptoPlay sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Rich Man Business Simulator sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CryptoPlay holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rich Man Business Simulator has 1.1K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of CryptoPlay's written reviews are positive against 61% of Rich Man Business Simulator's.

CryptoPlay ships an update every 3 weeks, Rich Man Business Simulator every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CryptoPlay | Rich Man Business Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptoplay-trade-simulator/id6499474031/reviews)** | [4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rich-man-business-simulator/id6737814448/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 61.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 65 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MaximumSoft Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/305594533) | [Chimpanzee, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494416672) |

## What reviewers say

### CryptoPlay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cryptoplay-trade-simulator/id6499474031)

Learn to trade cryptocurrencies with a virtual simulator. Practice buying and selling using virtual money and real-time market data. Test strategies and monitor portfolios without risking real funds.

**Highlights:** Virtual cryptocurrency trading, Real-time market prices, Multiple portfolio creation, Simulated buying and selling, Information charts and alarms, Learning articles and mini-games

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Update to Level 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Update to Level 2 | $4.99 | one-time |


### 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 nobody and aiming to become the richest person globally. Invest in stocks, startups, and passive income streams to grow your wealth, even while offline. Compete on global leaderboards to prove your business acumen.

**Highlights:** Stock and crypto trading, Startup investments, Passive income generation, NFT and property rentals, Global leaderboards, Offline wealth growth

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cash Pack Small | $2.99 | one-time |
| Analyst Pack Small | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Research Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cash Pack Medium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Analyst Pack Medium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cash Pack Large | $9.99 | one-time |
| Offline Manager | $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 CryptoPlay free?

CryptoPlay 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, CryptoPlay or Rich Man Business Simulator?

CryptoPlay is rated higher. CryptoPlay averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Rich Man Business Simulator averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do CryptoPlay or Rich Man Business Simulator have ads?

Neither CryptoPlay nor Rich Man Business Simulator shows ads.

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

CryptoPlay ships an update every 3 weeks, and Rich Man Business Simulator every 10 days. Most recently, CryptoPlay was updated on October 24, 2026 and Rich Man Business Simulator on October 30, 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.*