# Lifeline vs THRIIIVE

The clearest difference is review sentiment: THRIIIVE at 100% against Lifeline's 50%. THRIIIVE also leads on ads (none vs shown). Lifeline's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.6) and update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lifeline sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and THRIIIVE 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 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 5 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Lifeline's written reviews are positive against 100% of THRIIIVE's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Lifeline ships an update every 2 days, THRIIIVE weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lifeline | THRIIIVE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifeline-life-simulator/id6806907577/reviews)** | [3.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thriiive/id6807095186/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Sean Lynch](https://appshunter.io/developer/6804358221) | [NIA CONERLY](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794159357) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |
| Plus to Everything Upgrade | $11.99 | one-time |
| Welcome to Everything Upgrade | $14.99 | one-time |
| Everything | $19.99 | one-time |
| Everything Pass, New Player | $19.99 | one-time |


### THRIIIVE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thriiive/id6807095186)

Experience a deep life simulation where your decisions have lasting impacts. Build a career, relationships, and wealth, or face the consequences of poor choices like job loss, debt, and legal trouble. Rebuilding and navigating life's challenges is the core of this experience.

**Highlights:** Deep life simulation gameplay, Consequential decision-making, Career and skill path building, Relationship and family management, Financial management (bills, debt, credit), Navigating legal and health challenges, Business building and wealth pursuit

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-Free | $3.99 | one-time |
| VELVET | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lux Life | $9.99 | one-time |
| Around the World | $9.99 | one-time |
| Power & State | $9.99 | one-time |
| Fame & Influence | $9.99 | one-time |
| Business Empire | $9.99 | one-time |
| Real Estate | $9.99 | one-time |
| Safety Net & Survival | $9.99 | one-time |
| Major Support | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lifeline free?

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

### Is THRIIIVE free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lifeline or THRIIIVE?

Lifeline is rated higher. Lifeline averages 4.2 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while THRIIIVE averages 3.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do Lifeline or THRIIIVE have ads?

Lifeline shows ads; THRIIIVE does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lifeline or THRIIIVE?

Lifeline ships an update every 2 days, and THRIIIVE weekly. Most recently, Lifeline was updated on November 1, 2026 and THRIIIVE on October 31, 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.*