# Ant Sim Tycoon vs Hermit Crab Simulator

The clearest difference is ads: Hermit Crab Simulator at none against Ant Sim Tycoon's shown. Hermit Crab Simulator also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Ant Sim Tycoon's advantage is ratings volume (59 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ant Sim Tycoon sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Hermit Crab Simulator sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hermit Crab Simulator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ant Sim Tycoon has 59 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ant Sim Tycoon | Hermit Crab Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ant-sim-tycoon/id6754519469/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hermit-crab-simulator/id6812599378/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **59** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 88.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 301 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ayham ibrahim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848609203) | [WYATT WAYNE KELLER](https://appshunter.io/developer/6811644441) |

## What reviewers say

### Ant Sim Tycoon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ant-sim-tycoon/id6754519469)

Build and manage your own ant colonies within your house. Explore, gather resources, and expand your ant empire by unlocking new species and upgrades. Experience the thrill of becoming an ultimate ant tycoon.

**Highlights:** Build ant colonies, Explore the outside world, Catch ant queens, Gather food resources, Customize colonies, Unlock new ant species, Expand ant empire

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 4000 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 9000 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 8500 Diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| 18000 Diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| 63000 Diamonds | $2.99 | one-time |
| 19000 Diamonds | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50000 Diamonds | $7.99 | one-time |


### Hermit Crab Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hermit-crab-simulator/id6812599378)

Create a tropical sanctuary for a virtual hermit crab. Collect shells, decorate habitats, and care for your companion. Enjoy a peaceful, ad-free experience with no subscriptions.

**Highlights:** Collect 44 unique shell designs, Decorate 12 environments with 29 items, Care for your hermit crab (feeding, misting, cleaning), Unlock up to five habitats, Earn daily rewards and save photos, Optional iCloud backup

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Premium Coin Pack | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ant Sim Tycoon free?

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

### Is Hermit Crab Simulator free?

Hermit Crab Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ant Sim Tycoon or Hermit Crab Simulator?

Hermit Crab Simulator is rated higher. Ant Sim Tycoon averages 4.6 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while Hermit Crab Simulator averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Ant Sim Tycoon or Hermit Crab Simulator have ads?

Ant Sim Tycoon shows ads; Hermit Crab Simulator does not.

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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.*