# Dev Tycoon vs Lone Star Baron

The clearest difference is rating: Lone Star Baron at 5.0 against Dev Tycoon's 3.8. Dev Tycoon's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lone Star Baron sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Dev Tycoon asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lone Star Baron holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dev Tycoon | Lone Star Baron |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dev-tycoon/id6758962469/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lone-star-baron/id6799739467/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Orkun Orbay](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876029459) | [Brown Fox LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802371604) |

## What reviewers say

### Dev Tycoon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dev-tycoon/id6758962469)

Build a software company from the ground up. Hire a team, develop SaaS products, and manage your finances to achieve success or face collapse. A simulation game focused on business strategy.

**Highlights:** Start a software company, Hire developers and marketers, Create SaaS products, Gain customers and revenue, Manage company finances, Business simulation gameplay

**In-app purchases:** none


### Lone Star Baron

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lone-star-baron/id6799739467)

Manage a Texas ranch and oil business starting in 1919. Balance cattle and crude oil production against resource degradation and historical economic fluctuations. Your success is measured by the land you control.

**Highlights:** Ranching and oil business simulation, Historical economic data integration, Resource management (grass, cattle, oil), Dynamic environmental factors (rain, drought), Lease and royalty management, Regional economic differences

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $5,000 Stake. | $0.99 | one-time |
| $25,000 Stake | $3.99 | one-time |
| Landowner's Pass | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dev Tycoon free?

Dev Tycoon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Lone Star Baron free?

Lone Star Baron is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dev Tycoon or Lone Star Baron?

Lone Star Baron is rated higher. Dev Tycoon averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Lone Star Baron averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Dev Tycoon or Lone Star Baron have ads?

Lone Star Baron shows ads; Dev Tycoon does not.

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