# Election Sim vs The Real POTUS

The clearest difference is rating: Election Sim at 5.0 against The Real POTUS's 2.5. Election Sim also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (64% vs 31%). The Real POTUS's advantage is ratings volume (54 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Real POTUS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.95 per month. Election Sim asks for nothing beyond the download.

Election Sim holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Real POTUS has 54 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Election Sim's written reviews are positive against 31% of The Real POTUS's.

Election Sim ships an update every 6 days, The Real POTUS weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Election Sim | The Real POTUS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/election-sim/id6739583824/reviews)** | [2.5 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-real-potus/id6758528983/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **54** |
| Positive reviews | **63.6% of reviews** | 31.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 111 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Alexandar Savich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786158172) | [Sivility Systems LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857017366) |

## What reviewers say

### Election Sim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/election-sim/id6739583824)

Engage in a presidential race by strategically allocating funds and making campaign promises. Navigate the political landscape to secure victory and win the presidency.

**Highlights:** Campaign finance management, Promise-making mechanics, Presidential election simulation, Strategic decision-making

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### The Real POTUS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-real-potus/id6758528983)

Engage in a deep political simulation, leading the United States or rival global powers. Make critical decisions, manage crises, and navigate complex international relations. Compete against others in multiplayer diplomacy and see if you can maintain global stability.

**Highlights:** Lead multiple world powers, Build your administration, Face real-world challenges, Command global power, Multiplayer diplomacy, Dynamic AI-powered gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| POTUS Monthly | $3.95 | per month |
| POTUS Yearly | $39.95 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Election Sim free?

Election Sim is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Real POTUS free?

The Real POTUS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Election Sim or The Real POTUS?

Election Sim is rated higher. Election Sim averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while The Real POTUS averages 2.5 from 54 ratings.

### Do Election Sim or The Real POTUS have ads?

Neither Election Sim nor The Real POTUS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Election Sim or The Real POTUS?

Election Sim ships an update every 6 days, and The Real POTUS weekly. Most recently, Election Sim was updated on October 30, 2026 and The Real POTUS on October 31, 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.*