# GCP Test Sim vs Linux Simulator

The clearest difference is price: GCP Test Sim at Free against Linux Simulator's $9.99. Linux Simulator's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

GCP Test Sim is free to download; Linux Simulator costs $9.99 up front. GCP Test Sim sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Linux Simulator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | GCP Test Sim | Linux Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Size | 25 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aaratus, inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1774774771) | [Christopher Paton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888321858) |

## What reviewers say

### GCP Test Sim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gcp-test-sim/id6743862386)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| 3 Month Subscription | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Month Subscription | $49.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Subscription (12 Month) | $79.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Membership | $99.99 | one-time |


### Linux Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linux-simulator/id6762078018)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GCP Test Sim free?

GCP Test Sim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Linux Simulator free?

Linux Simulator costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Do GCP Test Sim or Linux Simulator have ads?

GCP Test Sim shows ads; Linux Simulator does not.

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