# My Planet Simulation vs CTMayor

The clearest difference is update cadence: CTMayor at every 2 weeks against My Planet Simulation's every 3 months. CTMayor also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). My Planet Simulation's advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 47%) and ratings volume (219 vs 41). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My Planet Simulation sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and CTMayor sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.7 for My Planet Simulation against 3.8 for CTMayor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Planet Simulation has 219 ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of My Planet Simulation's written reviews are positive against 47% of CTMayor's.

My Planet Simulation ships an update every 3 months, CTMayor every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Planet Simulation | CTMayor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (219 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-planet-simulation/id695687095/reviews) | **[3.8 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ctmayor-city-builder-sim/id1533354734/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **219** | 41 |
| Positive reviews | **60.4% of reviews** | 46.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 384 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brandon Stecklein](https://appshunter.io/developer/498894252) | [Jianfeng Wu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435210283) |

## What reviewers say

### My Planet Simulation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-planet-simulation/id695687095)

Control a planet and nurture a thriving population by managing sunlight and rain. This real-time simulation game requires daily check-ins to maintain optimal conditions for vegetation and prevent your people from starving or suffering from extreme weather. Can you reach a population of over one million?

**Highlights:** Virtual planet simulation, Population growth management, Sunlight and rain manipulation, Real-time gameplay, Vegetation level monitoring, Resource optimization

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Ape Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Advertising Removal | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast loading
- 👍 Cute and charming
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Unique concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔋 Planet dies when not playing
- 🕰️ Slow progression
- 🙄 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Planet disappears or turns into a square
- Supplies not reaching moon colony
- Inconsistent sun/water levels

**Requested features**

- Add more planets and solar system
- Introduce more god-like powers
- Implement a pause/save feature
- Improve graphics and animations
- Add more content and complexity


### CTMayor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ctmayor-city-builder-sim/id1533354734)

Engage in three unique city simulation experiences: govern an ancient Roman province, manage a modern metropolis with zoning and infrastructure, or build a sprawling 20th-century transport network. Each mode offers distinct challenges and objectives for aspiring city builders.

**Highlights:** Ancient Rome city-building, Modern city management, Transport network simulation, Disaster and unrest response, Economic balancing, Infrastructure development

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sponsorship Yearly | $0.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Faithful recreation of classic games
- 👍 Enjoyable city simulation
- 👍 Good approximation of originals
- 👍 Fun to play
- 👍 Great for kids' strategy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads block menu/buttons
- 🐛 Barely playable due to ads
- 🐛 Mouse cursor offset
- 🐛 Extremely slow and crashing
- 🐛 Lagging and unplayable

**Reported bugs**

- Ads block menu
- Ads block building buttons
- Mouse cursor offset
- Game crashes
- Game lags

**Requested features**

- Auto budget on city simulator
- Add AI and multiplayer
- Add sandbox mode
- Add colony survival mode
- Add trams


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Planet Simulation free?

My Planet Simulation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CTMayor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, My Planet Simulation or CTMayor?

CTMayor is rated higher. My Planet Simulation averages 3.7 out of 5 from 219 ratings, while CTMayor averages 3.8 from 41 ratings.

### Do My Planet Simulation or CTMayor have ads?

Both My Planet Simulation and CTMayor show ads.

### Which is updated more often, My Planet Simulation or CTMayor?

My Planet Simulation ships an update every 3 months, and CTMayor every 2 weeks. Most recently, My Planet Simulation was updated on October 23, 2026 and CTMayor on October 22, 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.*