Music Star: Life Simulator is arguably the best music industry sim on the App Store right now. It manages to capture the grueling climb from a basement producer to a global icon with surprising depth. This isn't just a game where you tap a button to 'make hit'; you have to manage your streaming data, choose whether to release an explicit or clean track, and even design your own album covers.
The inclusion of a record label mechanic is a highlight. Once you’re big enough, you can actually sign other talent and manage their careers, which adds a completely new strategic layer to the late-game. You’re not just an artist; you’re an executive. The addition of streaming graphs and listener growth data makes it feel like you're looking at a real Spotify for Artists dashboard.
Beyond the music, the 'life' part of the simulator is surprisingly robust. You can date, get married, have children, and—most interestingly—take over your children's lives to continue your musical legacy. This 'dynasty' aspect gives the game incredible replay value. It’s an ad-free, deep, and genuinely immersive simulation that any music fan will get lost in.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.0.49Wed Dec 10 2025
• Minor content updates
• Performance improvements
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RECENT 5-STAR REVIEWS
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"I’ve played just about every mobile music simulator game and this is probably the best one I’ve come across."
"Rare find: fun game, ZERO ads
"BEEN DREAMING FOR A GAME LIKE THIS."
"Easily the greatest music simulator app around."
"...very in-depth compared to other music simulation games I’ve played."
"Best music sim hands down."
"This is most definitely one of the best life simulators I played."
"One of the best mobile game I’ve ever played. NO ADS!"
"This game is truly one of the best, others feel so rushed and doesn’t make sense but in this game there’s so much to do."
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Less than 1% of musicians make it on the path to super stardom! Start at the bottom of the music world and climb the ladder of fame as you create chart topping hits, negotiate record deals, sign artists to your own label and create a musical legacy!
CREATE CHART TOPPING HITS
Create songs in 50+ international genres, level up your musical talent, release viral albums and feature the most popular artists! Create artists, sign them, feature on their songs and see if you can land on the Billboard!
GO VIRAL + BE SOCIAL
Grow your monthly listeners, create concept music videos or release official lyric videos. Gain followers, listeners, subscribers and earn royalties on streams, music video views and become the most popular artist in the world!
WIN AWARDS
Will your songs be nominated and win awards? Become the biggest award winning artist in the world!
LAUNCH YOUR OWN LABEL
Start your own record label, sign new talent, hire the right team, review song lists and drop artists that aren't performing!
MANAGE YOUR MERCHANDISE
Build out your online presence, choose products, determine track lists, limited edition runs, pricing and manage inventory!
BECOME AN INVESTOR
Pivot your career to venture capital and invest in some of the hottest startups for massive returns or buy some of the world's most expensive properties!
BUILD A DYNASTY
Get matched, start dating, choose a ring and get married, raise your kids and take over their lives to continue your legacy!
COMPETE GLOBALLY
With a variety of leaderboards, you'll never stop competing! Can you make it into the Top 100 Artists?
Requires iOS 13.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.(AD FREE) "Easily the greatest music simulator app around." Create billboard hits, land record deals, win awards, start a label & more! Will you be the next MUSIC STAR?
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RECENT 5-STAR REVIEWS
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"I’ve played just about every mobile music simulator game and this is probably the best one I’ve come across."
"Rare find: fun game, ZERO ads
"BEEN DREAMING FOR A GAME LIKE THIS."
"Easily the greatest music simulator app around."
"...very in-depth compared to other music simulation games I’ve played."
"Best music sim hands down."
"This is most definitely one of the best life simulators I played."
"One of the best mobile game I’ve ever played. NO ADS!"
"This game is truly one of the best, others feel so rushed and doesn’t make sense but in this game there’s so much to do."
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Less than 1% of musicians make it on the path to super stardom! Start at the bottom of the music world and climb the ladder of fame as you create chart topping hits, negotiate record deals, sign artists to your own label and create a musical legacy!
CREATE CHART TOPPING HITS
Create songs in 50+ international genres, level up your musical talent, release viral albums and feature the most popular artists! Create artists, sign them, feature on their songs and see if you can land on the Billboard!
GO VIRAL + BE SOCIAL
Grow your monthly listeners, create concept music videos or release official lyric videos. Gain followers, listeners, subscribers and earn royalties on streams, music video views and become the most popular artist in the world!
WIN AWARDS
Will your songs be nominated and win awards? Become the biggest award winning artist in the world!
LAUNCH YOUR OWN LABEL
Start your own record label, sign new talent, hire the right team, review song lists and drop artists that aren't performing!
MANAGE YOUR MERCHANDISE
Build out your online presence, choose products, determine track lists, limited edition runs, pricing and manage inventory!
BECOME AN INVESTOR
Pivot your career to venture capital and invest in some of the hottest startups for massive returns or buy some of the world's most expensive properties!
BUILD A DYNASTY
Get matched, start dating, choose a ring and get married, raise your kids and take over their lives to continue your legacy!
COMPETE GLOBALLY
With a variety of leaderboards, you'll never stop competing! Can you make it into the Top 100 Artists?

















Music Star is a comprehensive life simulator that puts you in the shoes of an aspiring musician. Start at the bottom and work your way to super-stardom by creating chart-topping hits, signing record deals, and winning global awards. Manage your own label, sign new talent, and even build a family legacy by continuing your career through your children. With detailed streaming data and no ads, it's the ultimate music industry experience.
No Advertisements for an uninterrupted experience
Deep music creation and streaming data analysis
Record label management and talent scouting
Family and dynasty system for multi-generational play
Global leaderboards to compete with other artists
Don't rush your first album. Spend time building your social media following and releasing singles first. Tap on your song list to view streaming data—this will tell you which genres and styles are currently trending with your audience.
Start at the bottom of the music world and climb the ladder of fame as you create chart topping hits, negotiate record deals, sign artists to your own label.
AppAdvice - Mon Jun 23 2025
RECENT 5-STAR REVIEWS =================== "I've been manifesting an actors simulation game and this is perfect!"
AppAdvice - Wed Jul 23 2025
RECENT 5-STAR REVIEWS =================== "I downloaded this game expecting it to be like bitlife but then it took me by storm." "Not flooded with ads!"
AppAdvice - Tue Jun 23 2020
Marriage and children aren't just for show. Once your main character retires, you can choose to take over the life of one of your children. They will inherit a portion of your wealth and fame, giving you a head start on building an even bigger dynasty.
Awards are granted based on your chart performance, album sales, and overall fame reached during a specific calendar year.