# Deep Life Simulator vs THRIIIVE

The clearest difference is review sentiment: THRIIIVE at 100% against Deep Life Simulator's 28%. THRIIIVE also leads on ads (none vs shown). Deep Life Simulator's advantage is rating (3.8 vs 3.3). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Deep Life Simulator sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and THRIIIVE sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Deep Life Simulator holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 28% of Deep Life Simulator's written reviews are positive against 100% of THRIIIVE's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Deep Life Simulator ships an update every 8 days, THRIIIVE weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Deep Life Simulator | THRIIIVE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deep-life-simulator-tycoon/id6749675615/reviews)** | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thriiive/id6807095186/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 28.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 94 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Isac Molin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1372586491) | [NIA CONERLY](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794159357) |

## What reviewers say

### Deep Life Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deep-life-simulator-tycoon/id6749675615)

Experience a realistic life simulation where strategic decisions in careers, business, and finance shape your destiny. Build wealth, manage debt, and navigate a dynamic economy with no guaranteed outcomes. This game emphasizes long-term planning and cause-and-effect gameplay.

**Highlights:** Deep life simulation with careers, business, and reputation, Realistic economy with income, expenses, loans, and bankruptcy, Business and investment gameplay, Idle or active play options, Premium UI for strategic focus

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DeepLife+ Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| DeepLife+ | $49.99 | per year |
| 100 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Work Pay Boost | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Revival Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Financial Planning Service | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skill Boost | $2.99 | one-time |
| Business Banking Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Credit Card | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Perks - Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Money Boost | $7.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 Gems | $99.99 | one-time |


### THRIIIVE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thriiive/id6807095186)

Experience a deep life simulation where your decisions have lasting impacts. Build a career, relationships, and wealth, or face the consequences of poor choices like job loss, debt, and legal trouble. Rebuilding and navigating life's challenges is the core of this experience.

**Highlights:** Deep life simulation gameplay, Consequential decision-making, Career and skill path building, Relationship and family management, Financial management (bills, debt, credit), Navigating legal and health challenges, Business building and wealth pursuit

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Around the World | $9.99 | one-time |
| Power & State | $9.99 | one-time |
| Fame & Influence | $9.99 | one-time |
| Business Empire | $9.99 | one-time |
| Real Estate | $9.99 | one-time |
| Safety Net & Survival | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Deep Life Simulator free?

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

### Is THRIIIVE free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Deep Life Simulator or THRIIIVE?

Deep Life Simulator is rated higher. Deep Life Simulator averages 3.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while THRIIIVE averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Deep Life Simulator or THRIIIVE have ads?

Deep Life Simulator shows ads; THRIIIVE does not.

### Which is updated more often, Deep Life Simulator or THRIIIVE?

Deep Life Simulator ships an update every 8 days, and THRIIIVE weekly. Most recently, Deep Life Simulator was updated on October 17, 2026 and THRIIIVE on October 15, 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.*