# Tycoon Master vs My Bad

The clearest difference is monetization model: My Bad at free with in-app purchases against Tycoon Master's subscription. Tycoon Master's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (57% vs 25%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 My Bad sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Tycoon Master against 4.9 for My Bad. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.2K and 2.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of Tycoon Master's written reviews are positive against 25% of My Bad's.

Tycoon Master ships an update every 3 weeks, My Bad every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tycoon Master | My Bad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tycoon-master/id6739192018/reviews) | **[4.9 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-bad/id6744242078/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.2K | **2.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **57.1% of reviews** | 25.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 599 MB | 307 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IGG SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1303288190) | [FunCraft, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482426779) |

## 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


### My Bad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-bad/id6744242078)

Engage in fast-paced, head-to-head board game duels. Outplay opponents with strategic moves, bumps, and slides. Compete online, climb leagues, and unlock rewards in this classic game with a competitive twist.

**Highlights:** 1v1 Online PvP Battles, Leagues & Leaderboards, WinStreak Bonuses, Journey Mode, Achievements, Custom Pawns & Skins

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| A Few Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| A Pile of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| A Bag of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| A Jar of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| A Bucket of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐️ Fun and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Easy to pick up and play
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 📺 Too many intrusive ads
- 🛑 Ads blocking progress

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on older devices
- Connectivity issues

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- Offline play option
- More game modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tycoon Master free?

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

### Is My Bad free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tycoon Master or My Bad?

My Bad is rated higher. Tycoon Master averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while My Bad averages 4.9 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do Tycoon Master or My Bad have ads?

My Bad shows ads; Tycoon Master does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tycoon Master or My Bad?

Tycoon Master ships an update every 3 weeks, and My Bad every 2 weeks. Most recently, Tycoon Master was updated on September 22, 2026 and My Bad on September 13, 2026.

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