Vicinity Online vs Unicorn Rivals
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Vicinity Online
Build a vast space empire in this persistent sci-fi MMO. Construct planetary infrastructure, command fleets, trade resources, and engage in player-driven conflict to control a living galaxy. Focuses on long-term progression and strategic planning.
- Build and expand space empire
- Construct planetary infrastructure
- Mine and manage resources
- Command specialized ship fleets
- Scan systems for intelligence
- Player-driven economy and trading
- Engage in player vs. player combat
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Build your empire among the stars. Vicinity Online is a persistent sci-fi MMO where players construct powerful economies, command fleets, trade resources, and compete for control across a living galaxy. Humanity has reached deep space, but expansion is no longer peaceful. Every star system holds opportunity. Every resource has value. Every fleet movement can shift the balance of power. Develop your planetary infrastructure, extract valuable resources, manage energy production, and expand your influence across star systems. Build mines, depots, energy facilities, and production chains to fuel your growing empire. Command fleets of specialized ships and send them across the galaxy to defend your territory, support your allies, or strike at your enemies. Battles are shaped by preparation, intelligence, fleet composition, and strategic timing. The galaxy is driven by players. Trade resources, scan star systems, monitor fleet activity, compete over valuable positions, and participate in an evolving economy where every decision matters. Explore a universe built around long-term progression, strategic planning, and player conflict. Features: • Build and expand your space empire • Construct buildings and develop planetary infrastructure • Mine and manage resources used for growth, trade, and warfare • Build and command fleets of specialized ships • Scan systems and gather intelligence on planets and enemy activity • Trade resources and participate in a player-driven economy • Fight other players for resources, influence, and strategic control • Progress through long-term upgrades, skills, and empire development The stars are open. The galaxy is waiting. Build, trade, scout, command, and conquer in Vicinity Online.
Unicorn Rivals
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Build a startup, race real founders, and become the first unicorn. Unicorn Rivals is a live persistent-world business sim — your company keeps growing even when you're offline. YOUR COMPANY, YOUR STRATEGY Upgrade departments, run sprints, manage daily routines, and invest in research. Every decision affects growth, churn, and valuation. The world keeps moving even when you are offline — come back to see what happened while you were away. COMPETE ON LIVE SERVERS Each server hosts up to 40 companies in a shared market. Climb the Rivals leaderboard, scout competitors, negotiate investments, and use the Disrupt system to gain an edge. First founder to reach $1 billion valuation wins the server. DEEP SYSTEMS, MOBILE-FIRST • HQ dashboard with department upgrades and timers • Sprint planning and growth surges • Research tree and consultant offers • Activity pool, inventory, and push notifications • Optional diamond packs and Founder Pass subscription FREE TO PLAY Unicorn Rivals is free to download and play. Optional in-app purchases include consumable diamond packs and an auto-renewing Founder Pass subscription that unlocks rival intel and daily boost rewards. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Sign in with Apple to create your account and join a server. English and Turkish supported. Questions or support: hello@unicornrivals.com Privacy Policy: https://www.unicornrivals.com/en/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.unicornrivals.com/en/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vicinity Online at none against Unicorn Rivals's 8. Unicorn Rivals's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 6 days) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, ads and device support 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. Unicorn Rivals sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Vicinity Online asks for nothing beyond the download.
Vicinity Online ships an update every 6 days, Unicorn Rivals daily. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Vicinity Online | Unicorn Rivals |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 129 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Konrad Machlowski | Alp Eren Talu |
In-app purchases
Vicinity Online
No in-app purchases
Unicorn Rivals
- Founder Pass$6.991 Month
- Founder Pass$49.991 Year
- 100 Diamonds$1.99
- 550 Diamonds (+%10)$4.99
- 1,440 Diamonds (+20%)$9.99
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- 3,900 Diamonds (+30%)$19.99
- 15,400 Diamonds (+40%)$49.99
- Legend — 37,500 Diamonds$99.99
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