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Head-to-head

Avakin Life vs The Sims™ FreePlay

Avakin Life 4.5★ · Free + IAP 55
Winner The Sims™ FreePlay
The Sims™ FreePlay 4.6★ · Free + IAP 70

Choose The Sims FreePlay if you prioritize a traditional life simulation experience with fewer ads and better stability, but Avakin Life might appeal if you seek a more social, fashion-focused virtual world despite its monetization issues.

Avakin Life, while praised for its social aspects and fashion, is heavily criticized for aggressive monetization, frequent ads, and technical issues. The Sims FreePlay offers a more classic life simulation, with users appreciating its ad-free experience and creative freedom, though it faces complaints about slow progression and occasional glitches.

Head to head

Features & Content edge: The Sims™ FreePlayR1R8R46R48
Avakin Life Avakin Life users appreciate the social interaction, fashion, and home design aspects, with some enjoying events and the ability to express themselves R8. However, many lament the removal of features like the radio/music streaming and the increasing scarcity of non-crown items R1R46R48.
The Sims™ FreePlay The Sims FreePlay offers a comprehensive life simulation, allowing users to build cities, create characters, and manage families . Users desire more customization options, deeper emotion systems, and unique personalities for Sims .
Ease of Use & Progression tieR1R12R16R17
Avakin Life Avakin Life is seen as straightforward for new players R17, but progression is severely hampered by the new 'crowns' currency, making it difficult to acquire new items without spending real money R1R12R16. Many long-time players feel the game has become 'pay to win' .
The Sims™ FreePlay The Sims FreePlay is generally easy to understand, but users frequently complain about slow progression, with tasks taking excessively long . Some beginners also express confusion about what to do .
Reliability & Performance tieR7R18R24R27
Avakin Life Avakin Life suffers from numerous technical issues, including constant glitches, freezing, crashing, and loading errors R7R18R24R29. Some users report connection problems and battery drain R27.
The Sims™ FreePlay The Sims FreePlay also has significant reliability issues, with users reporting crashes, download errors, and inability to load saved games . Some players experience game-breaking bugs that lead to loss of progress .
Price & Value edge: The Sims™ FreePlayR1R4R9R13
Avakin Life Avakin Life is heavily criticized for its aggressive monetization. The introduction of 'crowns' has made most desirable items expensive and only purchasable with real money, leading users to feel the game is a 'scam' and 'money hungry' R1R4R9. VIP memberships are also seen as problematic, with some paying members still experiencing ads R13R37.
The Sims™ FreePlay The Sims FreePlay is free to play, but users feel it forces them to buy many things with real money and that progression is too slow without spending . There are complaints about having to pay for houses earned through quests and the overall cost of in-game items .
Support & Safety tieR3R6R10R19
Avakin Life Avakin Life users report unresponsive support, with issues like missing items or account recovery going unaddressed R3. There are serious safety concerns regarding inappropriate content and grooming, with players warning against it for children under 13+ R6R10R19.
The Sims™ FreePlay The Sims FreePlay support is mentioned in the context of fixing bugs, but some users report issues persisting even after support intervention . Safety is a concern for some, citing 'inappropriate naked blurred stuff' and a 'no clothes option' R70.
Pick Avakin Life if

You are looking for a virtual social world with a strong emphasis on fashion and customization, and you are willing to navigate or tolerate its monetization model R8. You enjoy interacting with other players and participating in events .

Pick The Sims™ FreePlay if

You prefer a traditional life simulation game where you build homes, manage families, and progress through life stages . You value an ad-free experience and are patient with slower progression or willing to make occasional in-app purchases .

Evidence note: Both apps are free with in-app purchases. Avakin Life's negative reviews are heavily skewed towards its recent monetization changes (crowns, VIP, ads) and technical issues, which have alienated long-term players. The Sims FreePlay also faces monetization complaints and technical problems, but its user base is significantly larger, and its ad experience seems less intrusive according to reviews.

Frequently asked

Which game has better monetization and fewer ads?
The Sims FreePlay has better monetization and fewer ads, with users specifically praising its ad-free experience , whereas Avakin Life is heavily criticized for constant ads and a new 'crowns' currency that makes most desirable items very expensive and only purchasable with real money R1R9R31R37.
Which game is more stable and has fewer glitches?
Neither game is significantly more stable, as both Avakin Life and The Sims FreePlay receive numerous complaints about glitches, crashes, and loading errors (R7, R18, R24, R29 for Avakin Life; , , , for The Sims FreePlay).
Is either game suitable for younger children?
Neither game is strongly recommended for younger children, as Avakin Life has explicit warnings from users about inappropriate content and grooming for players under 13+ R6R10R19, and The Sims FreePlay also has mentions of 'inappropriate naked blurred stuff' and a 'no clothes option' R70.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R1] Avakin Life 1/5 · US #FIXAVAKIN: I’ve been a loyal player since 2017. This game is a scam and not free or fun to play anymore. • They nerfed coin currency by adding crowns. • Every item they add is a crown item. • All servers are dead. • They removed Radio / music streaming feature and adding And so much more. Everyone considering playing this game, as well as Devs should watch khaychay.avakin’s video, “BOYCOTT
  2. [R8] Avakin Life 5/5 · US Avakin life: I’ve been playing for about eight years almost nine I love this game so much! The only thing I don’t like is us gothic women really wish for more delirious items and more gothic clothing we don’t get seen that much on the game sadly but other than that I really enjoy playing especially with my friends
  3. [R46] Avakin Life 1/5 · US Bring the streaming Radio back: I really wish that the streaming radio could be given back to people who pay monthly subscriptions at least, The music that is played is wack we have radio players for nothing life false advertisement after spending money to buy the music players I the beginning because it had streaming live music. I use to love going to my rooms decorating or just sit and listen to
  4. [R48] Avakin Life 3/5 · GB The crowns, very limited items: The update of the crowns has taken too much fun away from the game. I rarely see players anymore because of the update, servers have became depressing. Most items in the stores are mainly about the crowns, it’s disappointing. Very limited. If you’re gonna add crowns, at least make have us earn it by quests instead of paying for them. They’re extremely expensive.
  5. [R12] Avakin Life 3/5 · US Unfortunate: Man this game is said now I’ve played for like 6 years and it’s just not good anymore you literally have no way of buying pretty much anything new in the shop whit this new crowns currency now without spending real money you have no way of earning crowns or anything and on top of that it’s just dead and you can’t even go to 18+ lobbies without paying actual money it’s just sad this ga
  6. [R16] Avakin Life 2/5 · US 💔: The game was good until it added the purple coins, I feel like everything costs real money in this game now and VIP, every item that is new costs the purple coins and it’s rare to see something that costs Avacoins but the old items.
  7. [R17] Avakin Life 5/5 · US Exquisite: I am now level 2. I feel honored to achieve such a feat!! When first opening the game I wasn’t prepared to experience my love for this virtual app. I look forward to the next update. Thanks to all who provided their time to create this marvelous virtual app.🤩
  8. [R7] Avakin Life 1/5 · US Tuve un problema: Desde hoy el juego no pasa de la pantalla de carga y muestra el error (4). Ya reinstalé la aplicación y sigue igual.
  9. [R18] Avakin Life 3/5 · US UPDATE PLEASE!!!: I paid for my membership & it says that I need to manage my subscription as if I don’t have VIP, the game crashes/force closes, can’t delete certain mail & things of that nature! I spend good money on this game & I don’t appreciate this! Also it says I only accomplished 3 achievements when in reality I did all 22 of them!
  10. [R24] Avakin Life 3/5 · US Why does this keep happening?: I had this game for 7 to 8 years. It’s very fun and most definitely changed over the years my only concern is why do I have to keep leaving the app and coming back because the game is not not fully loading after the update. I’ve even deleted it and reinstalled it back I still have to keep swiping the app away and coming back because content is not loading and the gam
  11. [R27] Avakin Life 3/5 · US Help! Game isn’t working: I love this game. Been playing maybe 8 years. But now my game is always saying “connection to Avakin Life is currently unavailable.” My friends say they can play easily. Note: sometimes if I update my phone it will work for a day. I have vip. I’m a paying player and really want to play. If someone knows what I’m doing wrong or not doing right, please help.
  12. [R4] Avakin Life 1/5 · US Listen to the players of this game for once. Stop presenting the game as a commercial dump. You might as well make logging into the game PAID! Because of you, all locations are empty, and when you start a conversation with someone, it's based on dissatisfaction with the endless pressure to donate. I hate it. I remember the good old Avakin, it will remain in my memory, but what you have done with the new one, that sin is on your soul. · translated
  13. [R9] Avakin Life 3/5 · US Avakin: The game is an amazing game, it’s also one of the reasons why my childhood was amazing but i feel like everything costs crowns now and it’s pretty unfair also there’s so many ads in the game that you have to hear so you get irritated quickly but it’s an overall great game but i feel like the ads and crowns ruined it
  14. [R13] Avakin Life 1/5 · US Not fixing my vip: I’ve already did all I can do and they still don’t wanna listen PLEASE STOP VIP AND MAKE THE BODYS FREE ITS NOT THAT HARD listen to your players
  15. [R3] Avakin Life 3/5 · US Mystery box disappeared: The game is good, but my mystery box disappeared. I wrote to support but they didn't answer. I deleted the game and re-downloaded it, but I still don't have it. · translated
  16. [R6] Avakin Life 3/5 · US Keeping our community safe!: This game isn’t appropriate for kids under 13+. There are a lot of players pretending to be teenage girls/boys and targeting young kids, and grooming them. Parents should be more cautious about what their kids are doing and who they interact with, especially strangers online. If you don’t feel safe, try to avoid public settings and chats. Keep your guard up if you’re 1
  17. [R10] Avakin Life 1/5 · US This game is not for underaged children: There are many men around the world who can play this game and there’s many children around the world who also have access to this game. This game is allowed for children only 13+ and other children who are considered the age of consent in other foreign countries. Which in reality, aren’t adults who know what “consent” even is. In this game, the children ca
  18. [R19] Avakin Life 1/5 · US uh: i got groomed in this game back in the day 😭🙏
  19. [R31] Avakin Life 1/5 · US The game is declining: I used to love this game and it was very sociable but currently it is boring and for everything you occupy crowns, it is something that makes it look terrible, that's why almost no one plays anymore because they want to charge you crowns for everything and I get ads every two seconds, I miss the prime of this game a few years ago..
  20. [R37] Avakin Life 1/5 · US VIP members and ads: So when did vip members get ads again if this is the case not only will I cancel my membership because I am pretty sure that’s apart of the point of having one to begin with but one of the only reasons I have one anyways it’s annoying I hope it gets fixed or yall come out with an announcement so we can move accordingly- A member for 11 years and currently a gold vip member
  21. [R29] Avakin Life 4/5 · US The game glitching: The game keeps glitching every time i stay in the game for about 5 minutes and then i have to refresh just for the same thing to happen.
  22. [R70] The Sims™ FreePlay 2/5 · US THIS GAME IS SO SUS!!!!: This game has to be the most Sus game ever. They literally have some Sus inappropriate naked blurred stuff. And you can do ANYWHERE. Anyway fix THIS GAAAAMMMMMEEEE RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!

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