# Republic vs TV Studio Sim

The clearest difference is update cadence: TV Studio Sim at every 2 days against Republic's every 4 weeks. TV Studio Sim also leads on ratings volume (10 vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Republic against 5.0 for TV Studio Sim. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Studio Sim has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Republic ships an update every 4 weeks, TV Studio Sim every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Republic | TV Studio Sim |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/republic-democracy-simulator/id6818890859/reviews) | [5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-studio-sim/id6822041142/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 39 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ruben Gueorguiev](https://appshunter.io/developer/6818890861) | [Blummy Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6821143826) |

## What reviewers say

### Republic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/republic-democracy-simulator/id6818890859)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### TV Studio Sim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-studio-sim/id6822041142)

Manage every aspect of a TV network, from creating original series and hiring talent to launching shows and building a legacy. Make critical decisions to ensure your dramas become phenomena or face cancellation.

**Highlights:** Create original TV series, Hire and manage talent, Develop scripts and handle production, Launch ad campaigns, Track ratings and fan reactions, Build a network legacy, Customize network branding

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Republic free?

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

### Is TV Studio Sim free?

TV Studio Sim is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Republic or TV Studio Sim?

Republic and TV Studio Sim are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 10 ratings respectively.

### Do Republic or TV Studio Sim have ads?

Neither Republic nor TV Studio Sim shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Republic or TV Studio Sim?

Republic ships an update every 4 weeks, and TV Studio Sim every 2 days. Most recently, Republic was updated on November 13, 2026 and TV Studio Sim on November 13, 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.*