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Homemaker: Mother Simulator vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Homemaker: Mother Simulator's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

Homemaker: Mother Simulator
This App
Single Mom Sim Mother Games
Nemesis
Virtual Mom : Happy Family 3D
Contender
Baby Adopter Dress Up
Contender
Mommy Life Simulator
Contender
Tizi Daycare Babysitter Games
Contender
BUD Town
Peer
Real Tractor Farming Game
Peer
My Secret Bistro
Peer
Legends of Heropolis
Peer
Core Identity
DeveloperTake Top Entertainment LLPBillion Gaming StudioTap2Play, LLC (Ticker: TAPM)x2line.com LLCTap2Play, LLC (Ticker: TAPM)KidloLand Kids & Toddler GamesBUD INTERACTIVE PTE. LTD.Muhammad HussainLikeItGames Co., Ltd.Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
CategoryGamesCasualGamesGamesGamesGamesEducationGamesGamesGames
PlatformiOSAndroidiOSiOSiOSiOSiOS, AndroidiOSiOSiOS, Android
Store Metrics
Rating4.8 / 54.3 / 54.1 / 54.4 / 53.6 / 54.7 / 54.6 / 54.5 / 54.2 / 53.7 / 5
Ratings Count24,77229,9921,6051934,06210,4454063,15087053
PriceFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFree
Release DateMay 31, 2020Jun 26, 2020Nov 24, 2017May 15, 2014Jul 23, 2018Feb 14, 2021Nov 27, 2024May 25, 2023Aug 25, 2017Jul 29, 2016
Last UpdatedMar 3, 2026Dec 29, 2025Nov 9, 2018Mar 24, 2026Jan 18, 2019Apr 17, 2026Feb 6, 2026Mar 3, 2026May 8, 2026Jan 23, 2023
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentimentmixed--positive---terriblenegativepositive
Score55/100--80/100---20/10035/10075/100
Praises
  • Nostalgic gameplay loop provides long-term entertainment value for players returning after many years
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  • Accessible and relaxing gameplay loop
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  • Core gameplay mechanics provide an enjoyable experience for players who can bypass the ad frequency
  • Cute anime inspired character designs and bistro aesthetics drive long-term player engagement
  • Nostalgic power ranger theme and character customization keep players engaged during long sessions
Complaints
  • Excessive ad frequency interrupts the core gameplay flow and forces players to disconnect from internet
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  • Repetitive mini-game mechanics
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  • Excessive ad frequency prevents users from accessing core gameplay loops during initial sessions
  • Aggressive ad-to-gameplay ratio forces users to delete the application shortly after installation
  • Frequent network errors and long loading times interrupt the core gameplay experience
  • Frequent application crashes and freezing issues disrupt gameplay sessions on mobile devices
Requests
  • Expanded character autonomy for the husband and daughter to reduce the manual management burden
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  • More frequent content updates
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  • Implementation of a paid option to remove advertisements for a better user experience
  • Cross-platform account recovery and cloud save functionality to protect long-term progress
  • Cloud save functionality to prevent progress loss during device changes or app reinstallation
Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Sensitive character AI drives emotional investment
  • Weekly challenges create recurring content loops
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  • VoiceOver accessibility enables niche market reach
  • Karma progression system anchors long-term retention
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  • Offline play functionality expands acquisition into low-connectivity regions
  • Arcade-style tractor physics provide a direct simulation loop
  • Task-based progression gates maximize ad-impression volume
  • Cohesive fantasy-themed aesthetic drives long-term player retention [User Reviews]
  • Social interaction loops incentivize daily return visits [Feature Analysis]
  • Nostalgic aesthetic drives initial install velocity
  • Cooperative team mechanics create social retention loops
Weaknesses
  • Excessive ad frequency triggers network disconnection
  • Manual character management creates repetitive tedium
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  • Repetitive mini-game loops drive churn
  • Slow progression pace for non-paying users
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  • Excessive ad frequency causes immediate churn
  • No paid ad-removal option
  • 23-review sample size indicates low engagement
  • Frequent network errors interrupt core gameplay [User Reviews]
  • Inability to sync progress across devices causes churn [User Reviews]
  • Aggressive monetization pressure limits free-player progression [User Reviews]
  • Frequent launch-time crashes on mobile devices
  • Lack of cloud-save functionality
  • Aggressive ad-placement interfering with touch controls
Pricingfreemiumfreefreefreemiumfreefreemiumfreemiumfreefreemiumfreemium
Momentum-----Active-Zombie-Zombie
Update Cadence-----5 versions-1 versions-2 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~1094d avg

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