# Mafioso Town vs Contraband

The clearest difference is rating: Contraband at 5.0 against Mafioso Town's 4.0. Contraband also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). Mafioso Town's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mafioso Town sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Contraband sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Contraband holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Contraband has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Mafioso Town ships an update every 3 weeks, Contraband every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mafioso Town | Contraband |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mafioso-town/id6727465773/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contraband/id6778525968/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 255 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [MUHAMMED TUNAHAN AKIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771223533) | [Ian Robinson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871564096) |

## What reviewers say

### Mafioso Town

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mafioso-town/id6727465773)

Enter a criminal underworld where you can earn money, eliminate rivals, and build your criminal empire. Train your character to become the ultimate gangster in this immersive simulation.

**Highlights:** Join the mafia world, Earn cash, Take down rivals, Build power, Train to rise as a gangster

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Energy | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Diamond | $1.99 | one-time |
| Silver Premium | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gold Premium | $3.99 | one-time |
| 20 Diamond | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50 Diamond | $9.95 | one-time |
| 100 Diamond | $17.99 | one-time |


### Contraband

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contraband/id6778525968)

Engage in a high-stakes trading simulation across twelve cities within a 30-day limit. Navigate dynamic markets, manage risks from various factions, and build your net worth to compete on a global leaderboard. Every decision impacts your story and survival.

**Highlights:** Dynamic city markets, Faction-based gameplay, Risk management mechanics, Story-driven outcomes, Global leaderboards, Automatic saving

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Mafia | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Cartel | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Outlaws | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Yakuza | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Red Network | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Factions | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mafioso Town free?

Mafioso Town is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Contraband free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mafioso Town or Contraband?

Contraband is rated higher. Mafioso Town averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Contraband averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Mafioso Town or Contraband have ads?

Mafioso Town shows ads; Contraband does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mafioso Town or Contraband?

Mafioso Town ships an update every 3 weeks, and Contraband every 8 days. Most recently, Mafioso Town was updated on November 4, 2026 and Contraband on November 5, 2026.

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