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Doorman Story. Hotel simulator vs My Cafe

Doorman Story. Hotel simulator 4.7★ · Free + IAP · ⚠ stale 40
Winner My Cafe
My Cafe 4.7★ · Free + IAP 65

My Cafe offers a more engaging and regularly updated experience despite some monetization complaints, while Doorman Story is plagued by severe bugs and a lack of new content.

Full reviews: Doorman Story. Hotel simulator · My Cafe

Doorman Story, a hotel simulator, struggles with frequent crashes, game-breaking bugs, and a notable lack of updates, leaving many players frustrated with wasted in-app purchases and limited content. My Cafe, a cafe management game, provides a rich story, diverse gameplay, and regular updates, though some users find its progression tied to in-app purchases and experience occasional technical issues.

Head to head

Features and Content edge: My CafeR2R5R7R8
Doorman Story. Hotel simulator Doorman Story players enjoy the fast-paced gameplay and find it addictive, with many completing all available levels multiple times R2R5. However, a significant number of users express frustration over the lack of new hotels and levels, with some waiting for years for updates R2R7R8R13. Some also note that the game has been shortened, not going past 8 hotels R7.
My Cafe My Cafe offers a rich story mode, character interactions, and mini-games, which many users find engaging and addictive . Players appreciate the ability to decorate their cafe and participate in events . However, some long-time players feel the game has become too cluttered with 'extra stuff' and pop-ups, moving away from its original simpler cafe management focus . There are also complaints about the difficulty of obtaining special ingredients, often requiring gems or slow phone orders R67.
Ease of Use and Performance tieR1R3R4R6
Doorman Story. Hotel simulator Doorman Story is heavily criticized for numerous bugs and performance issues. Users report endless loading screens R1, frequent crashes R6R40, freezing ads R17, and game-breaking glitches that prevent progression R3R4R22. Some also mention poor touch sensitivity R15 and issues with the game not recognizing WiFi .
My Cafe My Cafe also experiences performance issues, with users reporting the game not loading R64, freezing during tutorials or gameplay , and frequent 'data changed, please restart' errors . Some users find the task panel font too small and hard to read . There are also complaints about constant, long updates and the inability to skip tutorials .
Price/Value and Monetization tieR4R9R12R15
Doorman Story. Hotel simulator Doorman Story is a free game with in-app purchases, but many users feel it's a 'money grab' due to difficulty progressing without spending R15. Players report that diamonds, often needed for purchases and upgrades, are scarce while coins are abundant R12. Glitches can waste purchased diamonds and some users warn against purchasing in-app items due to these bugs and unhelpful developer support R4R9. Ads are present, with some finding them optional and rewarded , while others complain about too many forced ads that freeze .
My Cafe My Cafe is also free with IAP, but many users feel it's 'money hungry' or 'pay to win,' requiring real money for gems to progress, especially for special ingredients R67R103R108. Some players report being stuck at certain levels because tasks require equipment unlocked at higher levels or specific ingredients that are hard to obtain without spending R74R103R114. However, some users appreciate that it's possible to progress without relying on donations and that ads are optional for rewards . There are also reports of purchased diamonds not being received .
Support and Updates tieR7R9R13R16
Doorman Story. Hotel simulator Doorman Story is heavily criticized for a lack of updates, with users waiting months or even years for new content R7R13R16. Many believe the developers have 'stopped supporting' the game . Users also report that developers are 'not accommodating' to issues like wasted diamonds due to glitches R9 and that messages about purchase issues go unanswered .
My Cafe My Cafe receives mixed feedback on support and updates. While some users appreciate new updates improving the experience , others complain about frequent, long updates . Customer support is a major pain point, with users reporting unhelpful or non-existent support for critical issues like being stuck on levels or township leadership problems R64R74R106. There are also reports of long-standing bugs in story missions that prevent progression .
Pick Doorman Story. Hotel simulator if

You enjoy a fast-paced hotel management game and are willing to overlook significant bugs and a lack of new content R2.

Pick My Cafe if

You prefer a cafe simulation game with a strong story, character interactions, and regular updates, and are prepared for potential monetization pressure and occasional technical glitches .

Evidence note: Both apps are free with in-app purchases, leading to similar complaints about monetization and progression friction from non-paying users. The volume of reviews for My Cafe is significantly higher, providing more diverse feedback.

Frequently asked

Does Doorman Story receive regular updates?
No, Doorman Story users frequently complain about a severe lack of updates, with many waiting months or even years for new hotels and levels R7R13R24R37.
Are there many bugs in Doorman Story?
Yes, Doorman Story is widely reported to have numerous bugs, including frequent crashes, freezing ads, and game-breaking glitches that prevent level progression R6R17R22R40.
Is My Cafe a 'pay-to-win' game?
Some My Cafe players describe it as 'money hungry' or 'pay to win,' feeling that progression, especially for special orders and ingredients, often requires spending real money on gems R67R103R108.
Does My Cafe have good customer support?
My Cafe's customer support is a common complaint, with users reporting unhelpful or non-existent responses to critical issues like being stuck on levels or problems with township leadership R64R74R106R114.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R2] Doorman Story. Hotel simulator 5/5 · US This is pretty much the only game I play: Honestly I’ve completed and re-downloaded this game like a million times. My question is when will there be a new hotel and or can you add more levels to all the hotels like the first two? I have enjoyed playing this game, just need something new to look forward to. Thank you!
  2. [R5] Doorman Story. Hotel simulator 5/5 · US Need more: Addicted to this game but I’ve already beat all the levels on this game and it’s sister game Fashion Shop I need more levels haha.
  3. [R7] Doorman Story. Hotel simulator 1/5 · US It stops after 8 hotels: I have loaded and downloaded it twice and each time it doesn’t go past 8 hotels. Granted each hotel has been 50 and 60 levels, but it used to have more hotels and it’s been shortened.
  4. [R8] Doorman Story. Hotel simulator 5/5 · US NEW HOTEL?: Please come back where are youuuuu
  5. [R1] Doorman Story. Hotel simulator 1/5 · US Loading: It it loading for 47minutes
  6. [R3] Doorman Story. Hotel simulator 3/5 · US Is it a bug?: Im at the Christmas castle and I’m struggling to finish the levels because the torches on the rooms never relight and I can’t put people in rooms! I even upgraded them as high as they can go. Is that part of the game? If so, it’s impossible to win this way on level that relies on putting people in color coordinated rooms. I think it’s a bug or else it would make the torch upgrades us
  7. [R4] Doorman Story. Hotel simulator 1/5 · US Waste Of Time & Money!: I legitimately just spent maybe $5 on this game just for the it to glitch out…i’m on level 60 in the christmas level and i literally saw these “guest” stay in the rooms for more than five damn minutes when i needed the rooms…i should’ve screen recorded it but i will be getting my money back..there’s no way in hell someone past this level & it glitch or was just scamming me
  8. [R6] Doorman Story. Hotel simulator 3/5 · US Fun, but bugs: Crashes a lot. Current level is unbeatable because it wants 12 color matched doors and only gives 10 guests
  9. [R9] Doorman Story. Hotel simulator 3/5 · US Don’t Purchase In App: I enjoy the game however there have been several technical glitches. When this happens diamonds that you use are wasted and not placed back in your account when the app refreshes. The developers are not accommodating to this issue. So you’ll basically be wasting your money and all you’ll get is an I’m sorry.
  10. [R12] Doorman Story. Hotel simulator 3/5 · US Why diamonds and not coins: I really do enjoy this game. However, why do I have to use diamonds for purchases and upgrades, instead of coins? I have hundreds of thousands of coins and 2 diamonds. At this rate, it could take days, sometimes weeks to pass a level
  11. [R15] Doorman Story. Hotel simulator 3/5 · US Sucky experience for beginning levels: You can’t enjoy a gaming addiction here, when the game gate keeps the game play time to under one minute. MONEY GRAB. Not Tycoon’s best game they’ve created. The music isn’t as upbeat. The graphics have room for improvement. There’s an issue with the screen actually detecting your finger. [ not my device because other games are issue free]
  12. [R13] Doorman Story. Hotel simulator 1/5 · US No new levels…..still: Don’t bother playing. No updates.
  13. [R16] Doorman Story. Hotel simulator 1/5 · US Not happy: Great game but development needs help no update to different levels in over a year. They tell you download fashion shop. I beat that then it tells you to download doorman story again to no update.
  14. [R24] Doorman Story. Hotel simulator 3/5 · US Been waiting for a new hotel for MONTHS: When are you going to add new levels? If you don’t plan to update this app let us know. It’s taking up space on my phone and I can’t even play it anymore. The game is fun when I can actually play it.
  15. [R37] Doorman Story. Hotel simulator 2/5 · US Updates?: It’s been 2 years (almost 3) since the last Hotel was added. It’s a great game, which is why I gave 2 Stars. I’m about to delete the game permanently now though. They obviously won’t be adding one any time soon.
  16. [R17] Doorman Story. Hotel simulator 4/5 · US Super cute game but…: The ads keep freezing up. I know it’s this app because I … 1) I am playing on the latest model of iphone and 2) this is the only app it happens with. I have to close out the game and reopen it which is a bit annoying. Then it’ll work for an ad or two, then freeze up again. The cycle is a constant one! This is definitely a game to keep your mind sharp and active. I bet at days
  17. [R22] Doorman Story. Hotel simulator 2/5 · US so many bugs: I like the game a lot but there are so many glitches. I am on the level with the laundry and it has some sort of bug which will never let me give the customers their laundry causing me not to win the level because I need to have 😍 to win. Please fix the glitch so I can continue playing!
  18. [R40] Doorman Story. Hotel simulator 1/5 · US Crashes: Haven’t been able to play this game in days due to it constantly crashing on load up
  19. [R67] My Cafe 2/5 · US Fun for a day: This game is fun until the customers start only placing special orders. You can only get the special ingredients from phone orders (that don’t refresh offen and you only get a few each refresh) or you need to buy the ingredients with gems that you’ll need to pay money for once you use them up. Would be fun if the customers kept getting regular orders as well as the special orders so
  20. [R103] My Cafe 1/5 · US Money hungry: Unless you have an endless amount of cash, you will not progress in this game I’ve been stuck on level 20 so long it’s gonna cost real money to buy diamonds in order to progress in the game because there’s no other way to get spices, besides doing phone orders.
  21. [R108] My Cafe 3/5 · US Paying?: It’s fun but it’s ridiculous that you have to wait or pay actual money to get certain things that you NEED to have.
  22. [R64] My Cafe 1/5 · US Can't log in: Your stupid game stopped working. Endless loading, then it says there are technical issues. Support doesn't work at all. They're just there for show. · translated
  23. [R74] My Cafe 5/5 · US I need some help: The game is good,but I need help! Since my level turned into 15, I haven’t been earning any green stars. The quests I’m receiving require equipment that only unlocks at the next level. I’m stuck and cannot level up at all! I am currently Level 15 with VIP 2, yet I’m barred from joining a town. The game prompts me to reach Level 20 first. I have invested plenty of time into this g
  24. [R106] My Cafe 1/5 · US township leader inactive and i am still not given the role: I have been trying to contact support about this but it keeps taking me to their page for Family Island and thats not the game I want support for. I am trying to find a way to gain the township leader role since my current leader has been inactive for over two years. WHO DO I CONTACT FOR THIS????
  25. [R114] My Cafe 3/5 · US Stuck on level 13: The game was doing fine until it left me stuck at level 13 with no tasks to complete in order to level up. I tried logging off and back on, deleted the game and reinstalled it and the problem remains. I reached out to customer service Twice via email because there’s no phone number to contact them, and they still have not replied to help with this issue Wich is a shame because I

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store