Mall Builder vs Lobi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mall Builder
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Are you ready to build your dream shopping centre from scratch? Start with a small shop and turn it into a massive shopping paradise that grows floor by floor! Mall Builder is an addictive shopping centre simulation game that combines strategy and creativity. Choose the right shops, attract customers, and become the richest boss in town! Key Features: Unlimited Construction: Create a massive shopping centre, from a single-storey arcade to skyscrapers. Design each floor however you like. 50+ Different Shops: Open dozens of different businesses, from bookshops to cinemas, luxury restaurants to technology stores. Day & Night Cycle: Some shops operate during the day, others at night. Ensure your shopping centre is a 24-hour hub. Upgrades & Services: Add lifts, car parks, security, and cleaning services to boost customer satisfaction. Special Events: Organise fairs, signing days and festivals to attract crowds of visitors. Customers are waiting at the door! Download Mall Builder now and start building!
Lobi
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You have taken over a small seaside resort: 8 rooms, 2 stars and guests waiting at the gate. Lobi is a hotel management game where every decision is yours. A DAY AT THE RESORT • Morning briefing: you set the nightly rate; market, season and your star rating shape demand. • Booking offers: couples, families, retirees, business guests… each with its own rate and length of stay. Accept or decline. • Walk-ins at the gate: give them a room, gamble on a higher rate or turn them away. • Guest requests: late checkout, room service, noise complaints, extra linen. Miss them and satisfaction drops. • Operations alerts: breakdowns, empty stock, worn-out property, missing staff. Snoozing is a decision too. • Daily report card: a grade from A to F, streaks and goals. GROW • Star inspections: upkeep, review score, stock and a fault-free property. 3* unlocks Block B, 4* Block C, 5* the villas. • Facilities: bar, restaurant, spa, pool, conference hall, kids club, water sports, evening shows, laundry, solar panels, beach. • Staff: housekeepers, receptionists, waiters, entertainers, technicians, each solving a bottleneck. • Tour operator contracts, loyal guests, a guest book collection and a quest chain. HONEST RULES • The game never progresses in the background; you resume exactly where you left off. • Your save syncs across devices with iCloud. • Growth has a price: bigger hotels break down more, inspections get stricter, winter is quiet. Premium (one-time purchase): removes ads, automates supply orders and gives a permanent discount. Available in English, Turkish, German, French, Spanish and Italian.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mall Builder at none against Lobi's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Lobi sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mall Builder asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Mall Builder | Lobi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 119 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Samet Yusa ATALAR | ATA ANIL TURGAY |
In-app purchases
Mall Builder
No in-app purchases
Lobi
- Lobi Premium$5.99









