# Tiny Fates vs Lifeline

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lifeline at 50% against Tiny Fates's 0%. Lifeline also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.8) and ratings volume (19 vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tiny Fates sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Lifeline sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lifeline holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Tiny Fates's written reviews are positive against 50% of Lifeline's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Fates | Lifeline |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-fates-life-simulator/id6770964917/reviews) | **[4.2 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifeline-life-simulator/id6806907577/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **19** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 258 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [FAINTECH SOLUTIONS SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896681980) | [Sean Lynch](https://appshunter.io/developer/6804358221) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Fates

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-fates-life-simulator/id6770964917)

Experience a text-based life simulator where every choice has long-term consequences. Navigate careers, relationships, and financial decisions across decades. Share your unique life story with friends and replay different eras.

**Highlights:** Text-based life simulation, Consequential choices over decades, Career and relationship paths, Financial management and investment, Shareable life codes, Multiple birth eras, Daily challenges

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fates Pass Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Fates Pass Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Fates Pass Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| 10 Fate Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| 35 Fate Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Fate Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| Founder Pack | $9.99 | one-time |


### Lifeline

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifeline-life-simulator/id6806907577)

Experience a life simulation where every choice matters, from childhood activities to career paths and family legacies. Navigate over a thousand unique events and hundreds of decisions that shape your character's destiny and impact future generations. Discover your earned epitaph and the legacy you leave behind.

**Highlights:** Generational gameplay, Extensive career paths, Meaningful life choices, Inheritable traits, Hundreds of unique events, Multiple prestige paths, End-game epitaphs

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hard Lives | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pro Sports | $4.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Plus | $4.99 | one-time |
| Stage & Studio | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bloodline | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hearts | $4.99 | one-time |
| Plus | $7.99 | one-time |
| Everything Pass, New Player | $19.99 | one-time |
| Plus to Everything Upgrade | $21.99 | one-time |
| Everything | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Fates free?

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

### Is Lifeline free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Fates or Lifeline?

Lifeline is rated higher. Tiny Fates averages 2.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Lifeline averages 4.2 from 19 ratings.

### Do Tiny Fates or Lifeline have ads?

Both Tiny Fates and Lifeline show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Fates or Lifeline?

Tiny Fates ships an update every 2 days, and Lifeline every 2 days. Most recently, Tiny Fates was updated on November 5, 2026 and Lifeline on November 10, 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.*