# SimCity BuildIt vs RummGo

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RummGo at 100% against SimCity BuildIt's 50%. RummGo also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 11). SimCity BuildIt's advantage is ratings volume (88K vs 1) and chart position (#77 vs unranked). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SimCity BuildIt sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. RummGo asks for nothing beyond the download.

RummGo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SimCity BuildIt has 88K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of SimCity BuildIt's written reviews are positive against 100% of RummGo's.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimCity BuildIt | RummGo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (88K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simcity-buildit/id913292932/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rummgo/id6810762978/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **88K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 49.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#77** | — |
| Size | 350 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Electronic Arts](https://appshunter.io/developer/284800461) | [Alec Salzman](https://appshunter.io/developer/6810763220) |

## What reviewers say

### SimCity BuildIt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simcity-buildit/id913292932)

**Currently charting:** #77 Top Grossing · Simulation, #78 Top Free · Strategy, #94 Top Grossing · Strategy, #174 Top Free · Simulation (US App Store)

Design and build a bustling city metropolis, managing resources, citizen happiness, and urban challenges like traffic and pollution. Trade with other players, compete in city wars, and unlock unique landmarks and regional styles to create your dream city.

**Highlights:** Design and build city metropolis, Manage citizen happiness and services, Solve urban challenges like traffic, Trade with other players, Compete in Club Wars and contests, Unlock landmarks and regional styles, Build and customize train networks

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Daily SimCash | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pocketful of SimCash 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Vu Pass Level I | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pocketful of SimCash | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Vu Pass Level II | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium Mayor's Pass + | $8.99 | one-time |
| Little Stack of SimCash | $9.99 | one-time |
| Nice Pile of SimCash | $19.99 | one-time |
| Briefcase of SimCash | $34.99 | one-time |
| Big Sack of SimCash | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Great game
- 🌇 Beautiful graphics
- 🕹️ Enjoyable gameplay
- 🤝 Supportive club community
- 🕰️ Relaxing and not too demanding

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Slow progression without paying
- 🔍 Difficult to find needed items
- 🤖 Aggressive monetization tactics
- 🤯 Frustrating club war mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Cars phasing through trains
- Inconsistent traffic patterns
- Disappearing delivery trucks
- Frequent crashes and connection issues

**Requested features**

- Add city layout editor
- Allow raising/lowering train tracks
- Improve free-to-play experience
- Introduce search function for trade depot
- Add option to disable construction bubbles


### RummGo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rummgo/id6810762978)

Experience authentic Indian rummy with a focus on strategic gameplay. Play with friends or strangers, track every round's details, and customize game rules. Offers practice modes and tournaments for varied play.

**Highlights:** Authentic Indian rummy gameplay, Detailed round and match recaps, Play with friends via codes, Play against strangers, Practice mode with bots, Customizable game rules, Scheduled tournaments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SimCity BuildIt free?

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

### Is RummGo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SimCity BuildIt or RummGo?

RummGo is rated higher. SimCity BuildIt averages 4.1 out of 5 from 88K ratings, while RummGo averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SimCity BuildIt or RummGo have ads?

SimCity BuildIt shows ads; RummGo does not.

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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.*