GTA: Liberty City Stories vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against GTA: Liberty City Stories's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	GTA: Liberty City Stories This App	Payback 2 Nemesis	Gangstar New Orleans Contender	MadOut 2: Grand Auto racing Contender	Gangstar Vegas - Mafia action Contender	Miami Crime Simulator Peer	Dude Theft Wars FPS Open World Peer	Gangster Crime Mafia City New Kid
Core Identity
Developer	Rockstar Games	Apex Designs Games LLP	Gameloft	Vladislav Ivanchuk	Gameloft	Naxeex LTD	Poxel Studios	MUHAMMAD PARWANA
Category	Games	Games	Games	Games	Games	Games	Games	Games
Platform	Android, iOS	iOS, Android	iOS, Android	iOS, Android	iOS	iOS, Android	Android, iOS	iOS, Android
Store Metrics
Rating	4.4 / 5	4.7 / 5	4.7 / 5	4.6 / 5	4.6 / 5	3.5 / 5	4.3 / 5	5.0 / 5
Ratings Count	10,471	53,335	101,848	81,581	151,724	102	3,968	2
Price	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free
Release Date	Dec 17, 2015	Nov 2, 2012	Mar 29, 2017	May 13, 2017	Jun 7, 2013	Jul 7, 2015	Jul 25, 2022	Apr 21, 2017
Last Updated	Nov 19, 2024	Aug 13, 2025	Mar 17, 2026	Apr 29, 2026	Apr 10, 2026	Feb 10, 2026	Mar 10, 2026	Apr 27, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	-	positive	mixed	mixed	negative	-	positive	-
Score	-	76/100	65/100	55/100	25/100	-	85/100	-
Praises	-	Engaging Gameplay & Fun Factor Offline Accessibility	Open world exploration and vehicle variety provide a compelling experience similar to console titles	Open-world exploration and vehicle customization mechanics provide high engagement for casual players	Open world gameplay provides a nostalgic and engaging experience for long-term players	-	Open world sandbox gameplay provides high replayability for players seeking casual entertainment	-
Complaints	-	Excessive Advertisements Multiplayer Lag & Hackers	Frequent application crashes and stability issues disrupt gameplay following the latest update	Aggressive ad frequency interrupts core gameplay loops and degrades the user experience	Excessive ad frequency interrupts gameplay and creates an unplayable experience for users	-	Persistent bugs and visual glitches in multiplayer mode degrade the experience after updates	-
Requests	-	-	Offline play mode requested to allow for uninterrupted gaming without data dependency	Implementation of more free-to-earn currency options to reduce reliance on real-money purchases	Implementation of live multiplayer lobbies to increase social interaction and replayability	-	Release of the third character to complete the long-awaited story content	-
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Rockstar brand equity sustains organic install velocity Console-fidelity production values create a cinematic differentiator	Massive install base with 2.2M+ reviews Unique Custom Event Creator for replayability Strong offline gameplay support	Turf Wars GvG loop creates a unique retention mechanism Mansion customization provides a high-value resource sink for IAP	200-player concurrent map capacity drives social network effects Clan-based seasons create recurring retention loops District capture mechanics increase session frequency	Category authority via 9x map scale High-fidelity physics engine sustains session duration Established brand identity drives organic velocity	-	Ragdoll physics engine drives organic content sharing Offline-first design captures low-connectivity market segments Humorous tone differentiates from serious racing titles	-
Weaknesses	Static content cadence leaves the game feeling stagnant Lack of multiplayer features limits long-term retention	Aggressive ad frequency causing high churn risk Multiplayer security issues (hackers) Slow update cadence for new assets/features	Frequent application crashes post-update Excessive ad frequency during menu navigation Account synchronization failures preventing progress access	Aggressive ad frequency reported as top churn driver Visual quality discrepancy between store assets and gameplay Restrictive economy for non-paying players	High-frequency ad density triggers negative sentiment Recurring application crashes during core gameplay Account synchronization failures cause data loss	-	Lack of cloud-save causes progress loss Unresponsive gyroscope controls post-update Absence of multiplayer moderation tools	-
Pricing	freemium	freemium	freemium	freemium	freemium	freemium	freemium	free
Momentum	Active	Maintenance	Maintenance	Active	Maintenance	Intense	Maintenance	Intense
Update Cadence	5 versions	5 versions, ~149d avg	2 versions, ~7d avg	5 versions, 5 majors/6mo, ~4d avg	2 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~17d avg	5 versions	5 versions, 5 majors/6mo, ~43d avg	3 versions

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