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The Sims FreePlay

The Sims FreePlay

Android Simulation ELECTRONIC ARTS
4.4 Popularity

Basically The Sims but on your phone

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Updated
September 11, 2025
Category
Age Rating
Teen
Android
Android 7.0++
Package Name
com.ea.games.simsfreeplay_na

So here's my honest take on The Sims™ FreePlay. I've played a bunch of mobile sim games and this one's probably the closest you'll get to the real Sims experience on your phone. The character creation is surprisingly detailed, and I love how you can actually build up a whole town instead of just one house. But real talk - the energy system and wait times can be frustrating. Like, your Sims get tired and you have to wait hours for them to rest unless you pay. And some of the bigger builds take days to complete. Still, it's free to play and you don't absolutely need to spend money to enjoy it. I'd say it's one of the better mobile Sims options out there, just be ready for some waiting around.

Manya Lyalya
AUTHOR: Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros

  • Surprisingly deep customization for a mobile game
  • Feels like actual Sims gameplay, not just a cheap copy
  • Town building aspect adds more to do
  • Free to play and you can earn most stuff without paying
  • Regular updates with new content and events

Cons

  • Wait times get ridiculous for higher-level items
  • Energy system limits how long you can play at once
  • Can feel repetitive after the first few weeks
  • Takes up a ton of storage space on your phone
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based on 1,044,230 reviews
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Been playing The Sims™ FreePlay on and off for about a year now. It’s pretty much the mobile version of the classic Sims games we all know – you create characters, build houses, and manage their daily lives. Honestly, it’s impressive how much they’ve packed into a mobile game. You get the whole Sims experience right in your pocket.

Here’s what you actually do: you start with a couple of Sims and an empty town. You build houses, decorate them, get your Sims jobs, and help them build relationships. There’s also this whole town development thing where you unlock new buildings like a shopping mall or pet store. And the customization is crazy – you can design everything from your Sims’ outfits to their house layouts. Took me a while to figure out the multi-floor building but it’s pretty cool once you get it.

Look, if you’re into life sims or just want something casual to kill time, you’ll probably dig this. It’s not perfect – the wait times can be brutal sometimes – but overall it’s a solid mobile Sims experience. Worth checking out if you’ve ever enjoyed the PC versions.

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