# Lab Tycoon vs WinCode 98

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WinCode 98 at none against Lab Tycoon's 3. Lab Tycoon's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lab Tycoon sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. WinCode 98 asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lab Tycoon | WinCode 98 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lab-tycoon-ai-startup-sim/id6787330715/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **6** | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 12 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brandon Kessinger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896209938) | [Alexander Kremenchuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788444082) |

## What reviewers say

### Lab Tycoon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lab-tycoon-ai-startup-sim/id6787330715)

Build an AI startup from humble beginnings to a sprawling campus. Train models, manage resources, and navigate the volatile AI industry through strategic decisions and unexpected events. Experience idle progress and the thrill of raising funding rounds.

**Highlights:** Train and ship AI models, Grow lab from garage to campus, Manage GPU compute resources, Experience random AI industry events, Idle progress while away, Start new games with a head start

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Emergency Runway | $2.99 | one-time |
| The Founders' Wing | $4.99 | one-time |
| Founder Pack | $9.99 | one-time |


### WinCode 98

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wincode-98/id6788444080)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lab Tycoon free?

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

### Is WinCode 98 free?

WinCode 98 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Lab Tycoon or WinCode 98 have ads?

WinCode 98 shows ads; Lab Tycoon does not.

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