The Sims™ Mobile

-3.02
Bad
Price: Free
Ads: Yes
In App Purchases: Yes

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Temporal Dark PatternsTemporal Dark Patterns

This game has 32 reported Temporal Dark Patterns. There are 3 votes indicating the absence of a dark pattern.

-4.04

4 votes
Playing by Appointment -
4 / 0 votes
Being forced to play according to the game's schedule instead of yours.

6 votes
Grinding -
6 / 0 votes
Being required to perform repetitive and tedious tasks to advance.

4 votes
Advertisements -
4 / 0 votes
Forced to watch ads or given rewards for watching ads.

5 votes
Infinite Treadmill -
5 / 0 votes
Impossible to win or complete the game.

6 votes
Wait To Play -
6 / 0 votes
In-game timers that make you arbitrarily wait for something.

4 votes
1 votes
Daily Rewards -
4 / 1 votes
Encourages return visits every day and punishes you for missing a day.

3 votes
2 votes
Can't Pause or Save -
3 / 2 votes
The game does not allow you to stop playing whenever you want.

Monetary Dark PatternsMonetary Dark Patterns

This game has 42 reported Monetary Dark Patterns. There are 4 votes indicating the absence of a dark pattern.

-3.74

6 votes
Premium Currency -
6 / 0 votes
Exchange rate between real money and in-game currency disguises the real price of items.

6 votes
Artificial Scarcity -
6 / 0 votes
Limited time offers with unnecessary urgency.

6 votes
Pay to Skip -
6 / 0 votes
Spend money to avoid waiting for a timer to expire.

4 votes
Accidental Purchases -
4 / 0 votes
Making it easy to accidentally spend money with no confirmation or ability to undo or refund the action.

3 votes
Recurring Fee -
3 / 0 votes
Encourages players to play as much as possible to get their money's worth.

4 votes
Gambling / Loot Boxes -
4 / 0 votes
Spending real money to play a game of chance for a reward.

3 votes
Waste Aversion -
3 / 0 votes
Capped inventory forces you to destroy items or upgrade inventory. Also, having small amounts of left over premium currency.

4 votes
Anchoring Tricks -
4 / 0 votes
Placing a cheap item next to an expensive item to make it look more affordable.

2 votes
1 votes
Pay Wall -
2 / 1 votes
The game becomes impossible to continue playing without payment.

3 votes
2 votes
Pay to Win -
3 / 2 votes
A player can spend real money to purchase something that gives them an advantage in the game.

1 votes
1 votes
Power Creep -
1 / 1 votes
A permanently purchased item in the game becomes less valuable over time.

Social Dark PatternsSocial Dark Patterns

This game has 4 reported Social Dark Patterns. There are 12 votes indicating the absence of a dark pattern.

2.1

1 votes
Social Pyramid Scheme -
1 / 0 votes
You get a bonus for inviting your friends and then they have to invite their friends.

3 votes
Fear of Missing Out -
3 / 0 votes
If you stop playing you'll miss out on something or be left behind and unable to catch up.

2 votes
Social Obligation / Guilds -
0 / 2 votes
To avoid letting down your friends, you are obligated to play when you don't want to.

2 votes
Friend Spam / Impersonation -
0 / 2 votes
The game sends spam to your contact list or social media account.

2 votes
Reciprocity -
0 / 2 votes
Feeling obligated to return a favor, share resources, trade an item, etc.

4 votes
Encourages Anti-Social Behavior -
0 / 4 votes
The game incentivizes players to lie, cheat, or backstab other players to get ahead.

2 votes
Competition -
0 / 2 votes
The game makes you compete against other players.

Psychological Dark PatternsPsychological Dark Patterns

This game has 17 reported Psychological Dark Patterns. There are 5 votes indicating the absence of a dark pattern.

-2.36

5 votes
Invested / Endowed Value -
5 / 0 votes
Having already spent time and money to improve your status in the game, it's difficult to throw it away.

2 votes
Badges / Endowed Progress -
2 / 0 votes
Reluctancy to abandon a partially completed goal, even one forced upon the player.

3 votes
Complete the Collection -
3 / 0 votes
The urge to collect all the items, achievements or secrets in a game.

5 votes
Aesthetic Manipulations -
5 / 0 votes
Trick questions or toying with emotions or our subconscious desires.

2 votes
1 votes
Variable Rewards -
2 / 1 votes
Unpredictable or random rewards are more addictive than a predictable schedule.

2 votes
Illusion of Control -
0 / 2 votes
The game cheats or hides information to make you think you're better than you actually are.

2 votes
Optimism and Frequency Biases -
0 / 2 votes
Overestimating the frequency of something because we’ve seen it recently or memorably.

App Store Ratings

iOS:  (4.50) with 375,337 votes.
Google Play:  (4.42) with 890,669 votes.



Recent Dark Pattern Reviews

Wait To Play reported on Aug 27, 2023
Every action takes a certain amount of time to complete, often somewhere around 30 minutes just to cook something in game for one. Most of the game consists of waiting and there's a max to how much you can do in a day
Pay to Skip reported on Aug 27, 2023
Every action takes a certain amount of time to complete, often somewhere around 30 minutes just to cook something in game for one. Most of the game consists of waiting and you can pay to get past this
Complete the Collection reported on Oct 23, 2022
There are multiple collections that can only be completed by spending premium currency. It's so transparent: every item in the collection will be in-game currency except for one or two that cost premium currency.
Variable Rewards reported on Oct 23, 2022
There are "risky actions" that either give a big bonus or a tiny consolation prize.
Complete the Collection reported on Jan 10, 2022
Furniture and clothes collections.


Report a Dark Pattern

Screenshot Express your creativity as you customize your Sims distinct appearances and unique personalities, giving them traits and having fun with fashion and hairstyles. Effortlessly build your Sims the perfect home, choosing favorite designs and décor, with more detail than ever before on mobile. Experience the rich and entertaining moments of your Sims lives as they accomplish career goals, pursue hobbies, develop relationships, and improve their Lifestyle. Party with friends, socialize around town, attend special events, and give Stickers to your favorite Sims. What stories will you tell?

CREATE UNIQUE SIMS
Customize Sims appearances, hairstyles, outfits, makeup, and accessories. From nose to toes, there are endless possibilities! Then put together an unforgettable wardrobe when you team up with Izzy Fabulous in the Fashion Shop. Choose personality traits for each Sim, like Active or Musical, and add more as your Sims gain life experience.

BUILD THE PERFECT HOME
Design your Sims a home where they can experience all that life has to offer. Effortlessly personalize home layouts and designs, selecting from a variety of furniture, appliances, decorations, and even themed collections. Then take your Sims out to discover awesome, customizable venues like a fashion studio, restaurant, and nightclub.

SHAPE YOUR SIMS LIFESTYLE
Guide the stories of your Sims lives from careers and hobbies to relationships and families. Pick exciting careers like Fashion Designer and Doctor, and hobbies like Cooking and Guitar playing. Have friendly and romantic relationships with other Sims and take Risky Actions like trying for a kiss or inventing an experimental recipe. Start a family and create a path for future generations by passing down powerful Heirlooms.

PLAY TOGETHER
Host and attend parties with other Sims where you can socialize and earn rewards. Show off your amazing house, develop romantic relationships, and even decide to move in with other peoples Sims. Join special daily events like Speed Dating in the Park or the Market Square Music Festival. Plus, meet other players Sims at parties or around town and use Stickers to let them know if theyre Cute, Hot, or Fabulous!

There are endless ways to connect when you craft big and small moments for your Sims, and see where life takes them in The Sims Mobile!
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