Kalliu Game World: Life Story vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Kalliu Game World: Life Story's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	Kalliu Game World: Life Story This App	1sland Nemesis	Pretend House Neighborhood Contender	Pretend Play Doll House Contender	Pretend My Home Town City Contender	Construct It 3D Contender	Home Design Simulator Peer	Idle Building Peer	Toy Block 3D: City Build Peer	Rent Please! Landlord Sim Peer
Core Identity
Developer	BABYBUS	nada studio, sl	Haroon Mehmood	Haroon Mehmood	Haroon Mehmood	MILKYWAY OYUN YAZILIM BILISIM SANAYI TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI	Alina Sapolgina	WONDER GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED	MAD PIXEL	Shimmer Games Co., Ltd.
Category	Puzzle	Games	Games	Games	Games	Games	Games	Games	Games	Games
Platform	Android, iOS	iOS	iOS	iOS	iOS	iOS, Android	iOS	iOS	iOS, Android	iOS, Android
Store Metrics
Rating	4.8 / 5	4.5 / 5	3.5 / 5	3.6 / 5	3.0 / 5	4.0 / 5	2.0 / 5	4.7 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.7 / 5
Ratings Count	7,835	2,660	191	29	2	1,060	4	3,229	504	50,522
Price	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free
Release Date	Oct 25, 2024	Jul 19, 2020	Mar 8, 2020	Sep 24, 2020	Mar 22, 2022	Jul 8, 2024	Jan 9, 2017	Apr 1, 2020	Oct 13, 2023	Oct 26, 2022
Last Updated	May 7, 2026	May 25, 2023	Aug 14, 2020	Jan 26, 2023	Aug 1, 2022	Feb 25, 2026	Jan 9, 2017	Jan 20, 2021	Jul 7, 2025	May 18, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	positive	mixed	-	-	-	-	-	-	mixed	mixed
Score	85/100	45/100	-	-	-	-	-	-	45/100	65/100
Praises	Creative roleplay mechanics in the sandbox environment keep younger players engaged for extended sessions	Relaxing and peaceful atmosphere provides a stress-free escape for casual mobile gamers	-	-	-	-	-	-	Creative building mechanics provide a satisfying experience for players who enjoy constructing virtual structures Friendly and accessible gameplay design encourages creativity among younger players and casual gaming audiences	Relaxing gameplay loop provides a satisfying experience for casual players across all age groups Optional advertisement model allows players to progress without being forced into intrusive viewing experiences
Complaints	Persistent data loss and progress resets occur when users uninstall or reinstall the application	Aggressive monetization and pay-to-win mechanics degrade the competitive balance of racing	-	-	-	-	-	-	Excessive ad frequency disrupts the core gameplay loop and forces users to abandon the application In-app purchases for ad removal fail to function correctly after reinstalling the application Lack of granular control settings prevents users from disabling unwanted haptic feedback during play	Recent adjustments to rent bonus mechanics significantly slow down progression and reduce overall income growth Technical instability including progress loss and synchronization issues across multiple devices ruins the user experience Inconsistent reward delivery when watching advertisements leads to frustration and wasted time for players
Requests	Multiplayer social features like friend joining and server hosting to enable collaborative play	Enhanced social features including real-time multiplayer interaction and friend visiting capabilities	-	-	-	-	-	-	Expansion of available building types and structures to increase long-term variety for active players	Ability to transfer accumulated currency between cities to maintain progress and upgrade efficiency
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Weekly content update cadence [Market Data] sustains high organic install velocity Home design system [Feature Analysis] functions as a direct IAP-driven monetization moat	Daily racing loop drives recurring active usage Zen aesthetic differentiates from high-intensity competitors	-	-	-	-	-	-	Tactile block-by-block construction mechanic creates a unique tactile experience Idle-tycoon loop supports high-frequency daily session habits	Narrative-driven tenant interactions create emotional lock-in Non-intrusive, voluntary ad-monetization model Vibrant, community-focused art style
Weaknesses	Local-only save data [User Reviews] causes permanent churn on uninstalls Limited free character slots [User Reviews] restrict personalization for non-paying users	Pay-to-win boat upgrades degrade competitive balance Persistent crashes prevent consistent access Lack of onboarding confuses new players	-	-	-	-	-	-	Excessive ad frequency drives immediate uninstalls Paid ad-removal restoration fails on reinstallation Lack of haptic feedback control settings	Recent rent-bonus nerf halved income for players Persistent save-data loss and cloud-sync failures Broken ad-reward delivery mechanics
Pricing	freemium	free	free	free	free	freemium	free	freemium	freemium	freemium
Momentum	Active	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Active
Update Cadence	3 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~0d avg	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	5 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~16d avg

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