# Fleet Tycoon vs Silicon

The clearest difference is rating: Fleet Tycoon at 3.0 against Silicon's 2.0. Fleet Tycoon also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 days). Silicon's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fleet Tycoon sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Silicon sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fleet Tycoon holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

Fleet Tycoon ships an update every 3 days, Silicon every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fleet Tycoon | Silicon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fleet-tycoon/id6759679962/reviews)** | [2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silicon-tech-tycoon/id6778942533/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 57 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Haydar Ozbey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880150244) | [Isac Molin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1372586491) |

## What reviewers say

### Fleet Tycoon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fleet-tycoon/id6759679962)

Manage a global shipping company, buying vessels and chartering cargo across real trade routes. Grow your fleet from a small ship to a massive armada while tracking your progress on a real-time global map.

**Highlights:** Real-time global map with animated ship tracking, Dynamic freight index and market data, 50+ world ports and 7 vessel classes, Ship market for buying and selling vessels, Detailed voyage profit and loss reports, Crew and regional office management, In-app guide in 8 languages

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Instant Delivery | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Broker License | $0.99 | one-time |
| Golden Maintenance | $1.99 | one-time |
| Angel Support | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tax Haven | $2.99 | one-time |
| Seed Round | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Fund | $7.99 | one-time |
| Expanding Capital | $24.99 | one-time |
| Tycoon Injection | $99.99 | one-time |


### Silicon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silicon-tech-tycoon/id6778942533)

Build a tech empire from a garage to a global scale by designing, manufacturing, and selling innovative devices. Compete with rivals, manage your factory, and research new technologies to dominate the market. This premium simulation game offers deep customization and strategic gameplay.

**Highlights:** Design custom tech products, Build and manage a 3D factory, Time market launches and trends, Compete with AI rivals, Play the stock market, Research new technologies, Build and manage a team

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Silicon Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Silicon Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Creative Mode | $2.99 | one-time |
| Silicon Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fleet Tycoon free?

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

### Is Silicon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fleet Tycoon or Silicon?

Fleet Tycoon is rated higher. Fleet Tycoon averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Silicon averages 2.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Fleet Tycoon or Silicon have ads?

Fleet Tycoon shows ads; Silicon does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fleet Tycoon or Silicon?

Fleet Tycoon ships an update every 3 days, and Silicon every 8 days. Most recently, Fleet Tycoon was updated on October 24, 2026 and Silicon on October 25, 2026.

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