# Volume vs Democracy Simulator

The clearest difference is rating: Volume at 5.0 against Democracy Simulator's 3.6. Volume also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 64%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Democracy Simulator's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 days) and ratings volume (27 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Volume sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Democracy Simulator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Volume holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Democracy Simulator has 27 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Volume's written reviews are positive against 64% of Democracy Simulator's.

Volume ships an update every 8 days, Democracy Simulator every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Volume | Democracy Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volume-a-trading-game/id6759562856/reviews)** | [3.6 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/democracy-simulator/id6761004116/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **27** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 64.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arc Interactive Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879529003) | [Ahmet Omer Telli](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887225140) |

## What reviewers say

### Volume

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volume-a-trading-game/id6759562856)

Practice trading in simulated historical markets with accelerated time and professional charting tools. Analyze past performance, journal your trades, and compete with others to improve your skills without financial risk.

**Highlights:** Trade on real historical market data, Accelerated time for rapid practice, Professional charting tools and indicators, Automated trade journaling and analytics, Gamified progression with XP and leaderboards, Risk management practice

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volume Unlimited (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Volume Pro - All Access (Monthly) | $19.99 | per month |
| Volume Unlimited (Yearly) | $24.99 | per year |
| Volume Pro - All Access (Yearly) | $99.99 | per year |


### Democracy Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/democracy-simulator/id6761004116)

Lead one of 19 real nations by making critical decisions, passing laws, and managing your economy. Keep voters happy to win elections and navigate complex political and economic crises. Each choice impacts your country's future.

**Highlights:** Manage 19 real nations, Pass laws through parliament, Balance 19 voter groups, Navigate economic crises, Win elections, Multi-stage crises

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Countries | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Volume free?

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

### Is Democracy Simulator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Volume or Democracy Simulator?

Volume is rated higher. Volume averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Democracy Simulator averages 3.6 from 27 ratings.

### Do Volume or Democracy Simulator have ads?

Neither Volume nor Democracy Simulator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Volume or Democracy Simulator?

Volume ships an update every 8 days, and Democracy Simulator every 4 days. Most recently, Volume was updated on October 31, 2026 and Democracy Simulator on November 5, 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.*