# Tycoon Master vs Squish'Ems

The clearest difference is rating: Tycoon Master at 4.8 against Squish'Ems's 3.4. Tycoon Master also leads on ratings volume (2.2K vs 12) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Squish'Ems's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tycoon Master sells 40 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Squish'Ems sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tycoon Master holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tycoon Master has 2.2K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of Tycoon Master's written reviews are positive against 64% of Squish'Ems's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tycoon Master | Squish'Ems |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tycoon-master/id6739192018/reviews)** | [3.4 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squishems-drop-and-pop/id6739646005/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 57.8% of reviews | **63.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 599 MB | 799 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IGG SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1303288190) | [Carbon Incubator SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1160761292) |

## What reviewers say

### Tycoon Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tycoon-master/id6739192018)

Embark on a virtual tycoon journey by rolling dice and investing in diverse assets like banks and amusement parks. Build themed architecture, collect treasures, and explore a vibrant city. Play with friends and compete for wealth and fortune.

**Highlights:** Become a property tycoon, Invest in diverse assets, Build themed architecture, Collect stickers and treasures, Explore a city of wealth, Play with friends

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (40)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription-2.99 | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Gold (US$0.99) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Journey to Riches Pack-0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dice Roulette-0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Task Reset (US$0.99) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Roulette Pack - 0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Challenge Coin Purchase-0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Journey to Riches Pack C-0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Journey to Riches Pack D-0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Journey to Riches Pack B-0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level Pack (US$0.99) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Limited Market Purchase-2.99 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Limited Market Purchase-3.99 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Level Pack (US$3.99) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass (US$3.99) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Space Adventure PackA - 4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Modern City-4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold (US$4.99) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Stage Event Purchase-4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Limited-Time FundA-4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Limited Pack (US$4.99) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Wrench Value Gift-4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Limited Market Purchase-4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Attack Growth Fund- 4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Six consecutive points ($5.99) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Event-Exclusive Pack 2 -5.99 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Event-Exclusive Pack-6.99 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Stage Event Purchase-7.99 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass (US$8.99) | $8.99 | one-time |
| Gold (US$9.99) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Tycoon Pass-12.99 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 1+2 Packs (US$13.99) | $13.99 | one-time |
| Sunken Treasure-14.99 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Stage Event Purchase-14.99 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Event-Exclusive Pack 4 -17.99 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Stage Event Purchase 2 -19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Event-Exclusive Pack 2 -22.99 | $22.99 | one-time |
| Event-Exclusive Pack 2 -29.99 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Stage Event Purchase 2 -29.99 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gold (US$49.99) | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 👍 Better than Monopoly Go
- 👍 Fluid interface and features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😡 Removed daily tasks and added new events
- 🐛 Game doesn't work after update
- 🐛 Freezes and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and becomes unresponsive
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Fix Facebook link claim issue
- Add dark mode option


### Squish'Ems

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squishems-drop-and-pop/id6739646005)

Engage in a casual, physics-based game where you launch characters onto interactive boards to win prizes. Complete missions, collect adorable characters, and level up as you play through unique challenges and events.

**Highlights:** Pachinko-style gameplay, Character collection, Daily missions and rewards, Physics-based challenges, Unlockable prizes, Side quests and events

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Welcome pack! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bundle pack one | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bundle pack two | $2.99 | one-time |
| Founders pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bundle pack three | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Energy | $9.99 | one-time |
| Energy | $49.99 | one-time |
| Energy | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tycoon Master free?

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

### Is Squish'Ems free?

Squish'Ems is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tycoon Master or Squish'Ems?

Tycoon Master is rated higher. Tycoon Master averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Squish'Ems averages 3.4 from 12 ratings.

### Do Tycoon Master or Squish'Ems have ads?

Neither Tycoon Master nor Squish'Ems shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tycoon Master or Squish'Ems?

Tycoon Master ships an update every 3 weeks, and Squish'Ems every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tycoon Master was updated on October 30, 2026 and Squish'Ems on October 24, 2026.

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