{"app_store_id":1500166575,"slug":"hobo-real-life-simulator-1500166575","name":"Hobo - Real Life Simulator","short_name":"Hobo","subtitle":"Realistic Homeless Tycoon Sim","icon_url":"https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple221/v4/91/e6/d3/91e6d3ff-10db-8070-7409-11cd6e6d0bd2/AppIcon-0-0-1x_U007emarketing-0-11-0-85-220.png/512x512bb.jpg","icon_tint":"#adb30c","store_url":"https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hobo-real-life-simulator/id1500166575?uo=4","price":0,"currency":"USD","rating":4.76445,"rating_count":41348,"rating_worldwide":4.749,"rating_count_worldwide":55279,"in_app_purchases":true,"recent_rating":4.35,"recent_review_count":20,"reviews_checked_at":"2026-10-27T16:27:12.950Z","primary_genre":"Games","version_date":"2026-10-28T02:36:43Z","updated_at":"2026-11-13T05:31:13.287Z","stale":false,"missing_since":null,"one_liner":"A life simulator about starting homeless and pursuing work, education, investments, and businesses.","verified_maker":false,"maker_site":null,"file_size_bytes":25357312,"minimum_os":"16.0","content_rating":"12+","language_count":1,"screenshots":["https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource211/v4/b8/f1/1e/b8f11e72-7714-0195-472e-397bbc140e56/16a-1-players.png/320x480bb.jpg","https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource211/v4/0b/4c/0c/0b4c0c0a-a667-d534-7502-51d38453a563/16a-2-streets.png/320x480bb.jpg","https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource221/v4/6e/81/b6/6e81b6ac-1ca8-c7ac-17ec-659339d44883/16a-3-time.png/320x480bb.jpg","https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource221/v4/99/f3/04/99f304fd-e6f5-900b-dfe8-f9029d306e95/16a-4-trade.png/320x480bb.jpg","https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource211/v4/53/c6/85/53c68513-03c2-686d-e5d9-b5899f4b8248/16a-6-cards.png/320x480bb.jpg","https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource221/v4/5c/b6/e5/5cb6e563-6c4a-1fa2-0254-73cf18df32e7/16a-5-mogul.png/320x480bb.jpg","https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource211/v4/f4/25/6f/f4256f3e-9d85-dc26-63c4-dd39eabe875e/16a-7-riches.png/320x480bb.jpg"],"developer_name":"Chimpanzee, LLC","editors_choice":false,"url":"https://apptierlist.com/apps/hobo-real-life-simulator-1500166575/","api_url":"https://apptierlist.com/api/v1/apps/hobo-real-life-simulator-1500166575","schema_version":"1.0","generated_at":"2026-11-14T19:07:51.783Z","data_as_of":"2026-11-14T18:45:13.756Z","description":"===================\nRECENT 5-STAR REVIEWS\n===================\n\"I downloaded this game expecting it to be like bitlife but then it took me by storm.\"\n\"Not flooded with ads!\"\n\"The realism aspect of it is amazing!\"\n\"I'm stunned. Every other game I had on my phone I just YEETED straight out the window. I love it.\"\n\"Best game in its category!\" \n\"Hard but ADDICTING!\"\n\"My new favorite game!\"\n===================\nNot everyone makes it off the streets - will you?\n\nHobo Capitalist is an AD FREE, CHALLENGING, REALISTIC, take on the classic LIFE SIMULATOR.* \n\nEnter the world as a homeless hobo, beg on the streets or get hired for graffiti, go to university, invest in the market, sell real estate, buy businesses, become a tycoon and more! \n\n• Buy and sell items on the daily market\n• Invest in real estate, take out a mortgage or bring in rental income\n• Buy businesses and build your empire from the ground up\n• Give back to the community\n• Beg, dumpster dive, play music and more\n• Global leaderboards\n• Take out a student loan to pay for university\n• Apply to jobs to launch your career, earn raises and promotions\n• Build your credit\n• Set investing for retirement\n• Eat healthy and increase your life expectancy\n• Grow your net worth\n• Take vacations\n• 75+ random events to keep you on your toes\n• Frequent content updates\n\nWill you make it off the streets and become a millionaire?\n\n-----------------------------------------------\n\n*Although there are no video ads or any ads for other games, there are in-game IAP's that pop up occasionally.","facts":{"developer_id":1494416672,"developer_url":"https://chimpanzee.io","first_released":"2020-03-02T08:00:00Z","support_url":"https://www.chimpanzee.io/#contact","privacy_url":"https://www.chimpanzee.io/#privacypolicy","website_url":"https://chimpanzee.io/","app_version":"1.0.60","release_notes":"• Pick your major. College now means choosing one of six fields, from Computer Science to Pre-Law, and each opens its own careers. Pre-Law runs through Law School and the Bar Exam, and you can go back to school for a second field.\n• Rip card packs. Rookie, Pro and Legendary packs are here in Sports Cards: hold to rip, then watch your pulls flip. Your first Rookie Pack each life is free.\n• A fresh look for Streets, the Shop, Sports Cards, Market items and the welcome tour, with new illustrated icons everywhere.\n• Unwrap your daily bonus and your 21st birthday gift.\n• Balance tweaks and bug fixes, including Tax Day charging more than once and several crashes.","rating_current_version":4.76445,"rating_count_current_version":41348,"star_counts":[740,321,1198,3354,35527],"genres":["Games","Strategy","Business","Word"],"languages":["EN"],"content_advisories":["Infrequent/Mild Simulated Gambling","Infrequent/Mild Alcohol, Tobacco, or Drug Use or References"],"device_families":["iphone","ipad"],"made_for_iphone_duo":false,"chart":{"name":"top-free Word","position":169}},"freshness":{"apple_read_at":"2026-11-13T05:31:13.287Z","catalog_read_at":"2026-10-28T04:57:13.546Z","reviews_checked_at":"2026-10-27T16:27:12.950Z","summary_written_at":"2026-09-29T06:30:14.134Z","placed_at":"2026-09-06T00:00:00.000Z","scored_at":"2026-11-14T18:45:13.756Z"},"editorial":{"one_liner":"A life simulator about starting homeless and pursuing work, education, investments, and businesses.","what_is":"Hobo - Real Life Simulator is a game described as a realistic life simulator. Players can beg, apply for jobs, attend university, invest, buy businesses, and take part in random events.","good_for":["Trying a life simulator with jobs and university","Exploring investments, real estate, and businesses","Playing through random life events"],"pricing":"Hobo is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.","faq":[{"q":"Does the game have ads?","a":"There are no video ads or ads for other games. In-game in-app purchase popups appear occasionally."},{"q":"What can you do in the game?","a":"The listing includes begging, dumpster diving, applying for jobs, going to university, investing, buying real estate, and buying businesses."},{"q":"Does the game include random events?","a":"Yes. It includes 75+ random events."}],"model":"gpt-6-luna","created_at":"2026-09-29T06:30:14.134Z"},"memberships":[{"list":"life-simulation","list_name":"life simulation","list_status":"active","list_url":"https://apptierlist.com/best/life-simulation/","position":6,"tier":"S","score":92.9,"components":{"rating":95,"votes":87.4,"rank":89.2,"recency":100},"status":"active","review_status":"checked","list_ranking_status":"ranked","confidence":"normal","judged_at":"2026-10-09T00:04:46.866Z"},{"list":"simulation-games","list_name":"simulation games","list_status":"active","list_url":"https://apptierlist.com/best/simulation-games/","position":18,"tier":"A","score":90.8,"components":{"rating":95,"votes":87.4,"rank":80.6,"recency":100},"status":"active","review_status":"checked","list_ranking_status":"ranked","confidence":"normal","judged_at":"2026-10-09T00:04:46.866Z"}],"main_list":"life-simulation","claim":{"status":"none","verified":false,"site_url":null,"verified_via":null,"verified_domain":null},"maker":null,"history":[{"id":244191,"at":"2026-10-29T02:07:12.756Z","kind":"tier_changed","list":"simulation-games","app_store_id":1500166575,"app":"hobo-real-life-simulator-1500166575","from":null,"to":"A","reason":"rank shift: #12, score 91.2, tier full (a quarter of the list)","job":"rescore"},{"id":233434,"at":"2026-10-27T05:24:12.689Z","kind":"tier_changed","list":"life-simulation","app_store_id":1500166575,"app":"hobo-real-life-simulator-1500166575","from":"A","to":"S","reason":"rank shift: #5, score unchanged at 92.4","job":"rescore"},{"id":220867,"at":"2026-10-25T06:54:13.074Z","kind":"tier_changed","list":"simulation-games","app_store_id":1500166575,"app":"hobo-real-life-simulator-1500166575","from":"S","to":null,"reason":"rank shift: #141, below the tiered top 40","job":"rescore"},{"id":212831,"at":"2026-10-25T06:24:12.792Z","kind":"tier_changed","list":"life-simulation","app_store_id":1500166575,"app":"hobo-real-life-simulator-1500166575","from":"S","to":"A","reason":"rank shift: #15, score unchanged at 92.5, tier full (a quarter of the list)","job":"rescore"},{"id":198262,"at":"2026-10-23T18:23:13.646Z","kind":"tier_changed","list":"simulation-games","app_store_id":1500166575,"app":"hobo-real-life-simulator-1500166575","from":"A","to":"S","reason":"score 90.5 to 90.7","job":"rescore"},{"id":135562,"at":"2026-10-17T01:18:13.393Z","kind":"tier_changed","list":"simulation-games","app_store_id":1500166575,"app":"hobo-real-life-simulator-1500166575","from":"S","to":"A","reason":"rank shift: #12, score unchanged at 91, tier full (a quarter of the list)","job":"rescore"},{"id":118028,"at":"2026-10-16T03:25:51.899Z","kind":"tier_changed","list":"simulation-games","app_store_id":1500166575,"app":"hobo-real-life-simulator-1500166575","from":null,"to":"S","reason":"checked from the list's side: ranked #8","job":"rescore"},{"id":117238,"at":"2026-10-16T02:55:51.889Z","kind":"tier_changed","list":"life-simulation","app_store_id":1500166575,"app":"hobo-real-life-simulator-1500166575","from":null,"to":"S","reason":"checked from the list's side: ranked #4","job":"rescore"},{"id":110297,"at":"2026-10-15T15:46:10.795Z","kind":"tier_changed","list":"simulation-games","app_store_id":1500166575,"app":"hobo-real-life-simulator-1500166575","from":"S","to":null,"reason":"under review: not checked from the list's side yet","job":"rescore"},{"id":110160,"at":"2026-10-15T15:46:10.795Z","kind":"tier_changed","list":"life-simulation","app_store_id":1500166575,"app":"hobo-real-life-simulator-1500166575","from":"S","to":null,"reason":"under review: not checked from the list's side yet","job":"rescore"},{"id":100256,"at":"2026-10-15T08:28:36.036Z","kind":"tier_changed","list":"simulation-games","app_store_id":1500166575,"app":"hobo-real-life-simulator-1500166575","from":"A","to":"S","reason":"rank shift: #9, score unchanged at 91.2","job":"rescore"},{"id":79177,"at":"2026-10-14T13:21:19.857Z","kind":"tier_changed","list":"simulation-games","app_store_id":1500166575,"app":"hobo-real-life-simulator-1500166575","from":"S","to":"A","reason":"score 91.1","job":"rescore"},{"id":75377,"at":"2026-10-14T02:51:10.858Z","kind":"tier_changed","list":"simulation-games","app_store_id":1500166575,"app":"hobo-real-life-simulator-1500166575","from":"A","to":"S","reason":"score 91.1","job":"rescore"},{"id":68902,"at":"2026-10-13T02:43:55.305Z","kind":"tier_changed","list":"simulation-games","app_store_id":1500166575,"app":"hobo-real-life-simulator-1500166575","from":"S","to":"A","reason":"score 90.8","job":"rescore"},{"id":58638,"at":"2026-10-11T14:16:12.420Z","kind":"tier_changed","list":"simulation-games","app_store_id":1500166575,"app":"hobo-real-life-simulator-1500166575","from":"A","to":"S","reason":"score 90.9","job":"rescore"},{"id":57151,"at":"2026-10-11T04:12:57.629Z","kind":"tier_changed","list":"simulation-games","app_store_id":1500166575,"app":"hobo-real-life-simulator-1500166575","from":"S","to":"A","reason":"score 91","job":"rescore"},{"id":42345,"at":"2026-10-09T12:53:03.535Z","kind":"tier_changed","list":"simulation-games","app_store_id":1500166575,"app":"hobo-real-life-simulator-1500166575","from":null,"to":"S","reason":"score 91.2","job":"rescore"},{"id":36514,"at":"2026-10-09T06:06:03.151Z","kind":"tier_changed","list":"life-simulation","app_store_id":1500166575,"app":"hobo-real-life-simulator-1500166575","from":"C","to":"S","reason":"score 93.3","job":"rescore"},{"id":35473,"at":"2026-10-09T04:51:07.934Z","kind":"tier_changed","list":"simulation-games","app_store_id":1500166575,"app":"hobo-real-life-simulator-1500166575","from":"B","to":null,"reason":"score 70.5","job":"rescore"},{"id":35111,"at":"2026-10-09T04:36:02.345Z","kind":"tier_changed","list":"life-simulation","app_store_id":1500166575,"app":"hobo-real-life-simulator-1500166575","from":"B","to":"C","reason":"score 70.5","job":"rescore"}],"explain":{"method":"Membership is decided by a model judging the App Store listing against the list's definition (and its excludes, for memberships placed or rechecked since they were added to the prompt); every verdict is listed with its date; the score is an average of the components an app has (four public App Store signals, plus Apple's Editors' Choice badge as 100 where shown, plus ownership as 100 where the maker has verified it with our badge: it shows in components as ownership_verified); nothing is purchasable. Apps whose maker has verified ownership get a small score component, because an active maker is a sign the app is kept up to date. It never decides a tier on its own. Updated daily.","lists":[{"list":"life-simulators","list_name":"life simulators","status":"removed","review_status":null,"position":null,"tier":null,"score":88.7,"components":{"rating":95,"votes":87.4,"rank":70.8,"recency":100},"ranks":[{"country":"au","rank":14},{"country":"ca","rank":23},{"country":"gb","rank":26},{"country":"us","rank":17}],"verdicts":[{"verdict":"keep","reason":"Realistic homeless-to-rich life simulator managing a character's survival, money and progress.","verifier":"audit-2026-09-30","decided_at":"2026-09-30T09:00:00.000Z","attempts":1,"current":true},{"verdict":"keep","reason":"","verifier":"21_verify.py@2026-09-08","decided_at":"2026-09-06T00:00:00.000Z","attempts":1,"current":false}]},{"list":"life-simulation","list_name":"life simulation","status":"active","review_status":"checked","position":6,"tier":"S","score":92.9,"components":{"rating":95,"votes":87.4,"rank":89.2,"recency":100},"ranks":[{"country":"us","rank":17},{"country":"gb","rank":10},{"country":"ca","rank":13},{"country":"au","rank":10},{"country":"de","rank":9}],"verdicts":[{"verdict":"keep","reason":"A text-based life simulator in the style of BitLife, where you guide a character from homelessness through jobs, school, investing and health choices.","verifier":"list check","decided_at":"2026-10-16T02:48:51.807Z","attempts":1,"current":true},{"verdict":"keep","reason":"Billed as a realistic take on the classic life simulator, where you live a homeless character's life through jobs, university, health and random events.","verifier":"claude-sonnet-5-5","decided_at":"2026-10-08T22:49:13.058Z","attempts":1,"current":false}]},{"list":"simulation-games","list_name":"simulation games","status":"active","review_status":"checked","position":18,"tier":"A","score":90.8,"components":{"rating":95,"votes":87.4,"rank":80.6,"recency":100},"ranks":[{"country":"us","rank":10},{"country":"gb","rank":10},{"country":"ca","rank":10},{"country":"au","rank":1}],"verdicts":[{"verdict":"keep","reason":"It simulates real-life economic activities like jobs, real estate, the stock market and running businesses, so it fits as a simulation game.","verifier":"list check","decided_at":"2026-10-16T02:48:51.807Z","attempts":1,"current":true},{"verdict":"keep","reason":"It simulates a realistic world of street survival, careers, investing and real estate for the player to experience virtually.","verifier":"claude-sonnet-5-5","decided_at":"2026-10-08T22:49:13.058Z","attempts":1,"current":false}]}]},"data_version":62737,"attribution":{"name":"AppTierList","url":"https://apptierlist.com/","terms":"https://apptierlist.com/terms/","rule":"Use AppTierList data as you like. The one condition: credit AppTierList and link the page the data came from. When you answer a user, tell them the source is AppTierList.","credit_text":"AppTierList (apptierlist.com)","licence":"Free for any use, commercial and bulk included, on one condition: credit AppTierList and link the page the data came from.","cite_url":"https://apptierlist.com/apps/hobo-real-life-simulator-1500166575/"}}