# Star Life Simulator vs Mandate Kingdoms

The clearest difference is rating: Mandate Kingdoms at 5.0 against Star Life Simulator's 3.0. Mandate Kingdoms also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). Star Life Simulator's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Star Life Simulator sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Mandate Kingdoms sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mandate Kingdoms holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Star Life Simulator has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Star Life Simulator ships an update fortnightly, Mandate Kingdoms every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star Life Simulator | Mandate Kingdoms |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-life-simulator/id6736568367/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mandate-kingdoms/id6769921106/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 56 MB | 1.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Yiye Fang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772459339) | [Dreolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500092734) |

## What reviewers say

### Star Life Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-life-simulator/id6736568367)

Experience the rise to stardom in this choice-based Hollywood life simulator. Make decisions that shape your career from an unknown actor to an A-list celebrity, managing your lifestyle, social media, and industry relationships.

**Highlights:** Career progression from extra to star, Lifestyle management with assets, Social media presence growth, Industry awards and recognition, Decision-making for career path, Networking with industry professionals

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| $10000 | $1.99 | one-time |


### Mandate Kingdoms

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mandate-kingdoms/id6769921106)

Build a grand dynasty in ancient China. Command armies, engage in tactical battles, and navigate complex politics to unify the realm. Develop cities, manage families, and choose your path through historical eras.

**Highlights:** Grand strategy kingdom building, Tactical real-time battles, Complex political simulation, Dynasty and family management, Multiple historical eras, Officer recruitment and development

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Star Life Simulator free?

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

### Is Mandate Kingdoms free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Star Life Simulator or Mandate Kingdoms?

Mandate Kingdoms is rated higher. Star Life Simulator averages 3.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Mandate Kingdoms averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Star Life Simulator or Mandate Kingdoms have ads?

Star Life Simulator shows ads; Mandate Kingdoms does not.

### Which is updated more often, Star Life Simulator or Mandate Kingdoms?

Star Life Simulator ships an update fortnightly, and Mandate Kingdoms every 3 days. Most recently, Star Life Simulator was updated on October 25, 2026 and Mandate Kingdoms on October 28, 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.*