# USA Simulator vs Election Sim

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Election Sim at none against USA Simulator's 8. Election Sim also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). USA Simulator's advantage is ratings volume (373 vs 7). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. USA Simulator sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Election Sim asks for nothing beyond the download.

USA Simulator holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: USA Simulator has 373 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 41% of USA Simulator's written reviews are positive against 70% of Election Sim's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

USA Simulator ships an update every 3 months, Election Sim every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | USA Simulator | Election Sim |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (373 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usa-simulator/id917696993/reviews)** | [3.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/election-sim/id6739583824/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **373** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 40.9% of reviews | **70.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 71 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Farida Yarullina](https://appshunter.io/developer/846630437) | [Alexandar Savich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786158172) |

## What reviewers say

### USA Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/usa-simulator/id917696993)

Engage in a political simulation game where you can earn money, evade taxes, and expand your country's influence. Manage economic processes and compete with friends in online rankings to achieve world domination. This game is for entertainment purposes only.

**Highlights:** Political simulation gameplay, Earn money and evade taxes, Develop your country, Expand sphere of influence, Manage economic processes, Compete in online rankings, Over 50 unique game activities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tax turbocharger X9000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Harvard Diploma | $0.99 | one-time |
| Calculator | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crown | $0.99 | one-time |
| Thief mask | $0.99 | one-time |
| Money printer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gentlemen's club | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gold bullion | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive clicker gameplay mechanics
- 😄 Fun and entertaining time-waster
- 🎨 Unique USA political satire theme
- ⚙️ Works in background while offline
- 💰 No forced ads (in some versions)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Missing or broken UI icons/buttons
- 💳 Payment fraud issues - charges without delivering items
- 📱 Incompatible with certain iOS versions
- 🎨 Poor graphics and outdated visuals
- 📝 Terrible grammar and language errors

**Reported bugs**

- Game icons and images fail to load or display
- Purchase system broken - charges card but doesn't deliver items
- Signature validation errors preventing purchases
- Text disappears on certain iOS versions
- App crashes and force closes

**Requested features**

- World map with wars and international conflicts
- Building and upgrading infrastructure system
- Stats dashboard showing population/economy/crime growth
- Debates, polling, and TV appearances
- Natural disasters and media crisis events


### Election Sim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/election-sim/id6739583824)

Engage in a presidential race by strategically allocating funds and making campaign promises. Navigate the political landscape to secure victory and win the presidency.

**Highlights:** Campaign finance management, Promise-making mechanics, Presidential election simulation, Strategic decision-making

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is USA Simulator free?

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

### Is Election Sim free?

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

### Which has better reviews, USA Simulator or Election Sim?

USA Simulator is rated higher. USA Simulator averages 3.8 out of 5 from 373 ratings, while Election Sim averages 3.6 from 7 ratings.

### Do USA Simulator or Election Sim have ads?

USA Simulator shows ads; Election Sim does not.

### Which is updated more often, USA Simulator or Election Sim?

USA Simulator ships an update every 3 months, and Election Sim every 4 days. Most recently, USA Simulator was updated on October 4, 2026 and Election Sim on October 3, 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.*