The Sims FreePlay remains the gold standard for life simulation on mobile. What’s truly impressive is how EA has managed to maintain a decade-long live service that still feels fresh. The level of customization—from the architecture of your Sim’s home to the specific career paths they follow—is staggering for a free-to-play title.
While the real-time mechanics (waiting for a Sim to finish sleeping or working) might test the patience of some players, it encourages a 'check-in' playstyle that fits perfectly into a daily routine. The community events and frequent updates bring in everything from high-fashion furniture to seasonal festivities, ensuring that your virtual town is constantly evolving. It is a massive, charming, and deeply personal sandbox.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 112.0.0Mon Jan 19 2026
Sul Sul! The Gap Year Series concludes with Streets in Bloom, a vibrant city themed update.
- It’s On Like Yamachan! Win back your Freezer Bunny in the arcade.
- Hot Spring Fling: Unwind in an open-air hot spring.
- Kawaii Kitty Café: New cats, décor and animations.
- Goodbye, Hanamachi!: Craft a cozy urban apartment.
- Bloom Street Look: Free city outfit in your inbox.
See you where the streets are in bloom!
The Sims™ FreePlay lets you create, customize, design and build to your heart's content on mobile!
Create your story, your way. Build your virtual town, family and life! Design and decorate dream homes that show off your interior design skills and personal style. Expand your Sim Town and watch your community grow as you earn more Simoleons.
Play in real time and control your virtual world! Life can be altered for each of your Sims as they progress over time. Choose their paths through love, romance, relationships and marriage. Build up your town with Sim virtual families and watch as they grow and develop from babies to seniors. Create to complete goals, earn Simoleons and pick up rewards. Design fun and fulfilling life paths for your Sims, then watch them thrive!
Choose every aspect of your Sims lives: careers, appearance, personality and more! Then, watch as their stories unfold! Love and romance, or drama and breakups - the choice is always yours.
Download The Sims™ FreePlay and start creating your dream life today!
SIMS™ FREEPLAY FEATURES:
Create Their Story:
- Customize every aspect of your Sims' lives
- Choose what careers your Sims will have, and watch as they succeed
- Life simulations from babies to seniors lets you watch every stage of their virtual lives
- Love, romance, relationships and marriage; watch your Sims live through it all!
Virtual Community:
- Build a town and create your own virtual world
- Customize up to 34 Sims of your own!
- Grow your community as you earn more Simoleons
- Expand your town with a pet store, car dealership, shopping mall and more!
Customize to Your Heart's Content:
- Home design and virtual reality all in one!
- Design and build dream homes, complete with swimming pools, multiple floors and incredible decor
- Choose a Sim and design their looks from head to toe
- Customize your Sims personalities, interests and more!
Real Life Connect:
- Virtual towns meet real-life friends!
- Choose to visit your friends' Sim Towns and form new relationships
- Compare your design skills with theirs as you check out the homes they've personally designed!
Virtual life is calling - what will you create?
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Join Our Virtual Community!
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSimsFreePlay
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesimsfreeplayea/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesimsfreeplay
Please Note:
- This game requires 1.8GB total storage.
- This game is free to play, but you can choose to pay real money for some extra items, which will charge your Apple account. You can disable in-app purchasing by adjusting your device settings.
- Advertising appears in this game.
- A network connection is required to play.
Do Not Sell My Personal Information: https://tos.ea.com/legalapp/WEBPRIVACYCA/US/en/PC/
User Agreement: terms.ea.com
Privacy and Cookie Policy: privacy.ea.com
Visit help.ea.com for assistance or inquiries.
EA may retire online features after 30 days’ notice posted on ea.com/service-updates.
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.The Sims™ FreePlay lets you create, customize, design and build to your heart's content on mobile!
Create your story, your way. Build your virtual town, family and life! Design and decorate dream homes that show off your interior design skills and personal style. Expand your Sim Town and watch your community grow as you earn more Simoleons.
Play in real time and control your virtual world! Life can be altered for each of your Sims as they progress over time. Choose their paths through love, romance, relationships and marriage. Build up your town with Sim virtual families and watch as they grow and develop from babies to seniors. Create to complete goals, earn Simoleons and pick up rewards. Design fun and fulfilling life paths for your Sims, then watch them thrive!
Choose every aspect of your Sims lives: careers, appearance, personality and more! Then, watch as their stories unfold! Love and romance, or drama and breakups - the choice is always yours.
Download The Sims™ FreePlay and start creating your dream life today!
SIMS™ FREEPLAY FEATURES:
Create Their Story:
- Customize every aspect of your Sims' lives
- Choose what careers your Sims will have, and watch as they succeed
- Life simulations from babies to seniors lets you watch every stage of their virtual lives
- Love, romance, relationships and marriage; watch your Sims live through it all!
Virtual Community:
- Build a town and create your own virtual world
- Customize up to 34 Sims of your own!
- Grow your community as you earn more Simoleons
- Expand your town with a pet store, car dealership, shopping mall and more!
Customize to Your Heart's Content:
- Home design and virtual reality all in one!
- Design and build dream homes, complete with swimming pools, multiple floors and incredible decor
- Choose a Sim and design their looks from head to toe
- Customize your Sims personalities, interests and more!
Real Life Connect:
- Virtual towns meet real-life friends!
- Choose to visit your friends' Sim Towns and form new relationships
- Compare your design skills with theirs as you check out the homes they've personally designed!
Virtual life is calling - what will you create?
___
Join Our Virtual Community!
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSimsFreePlay
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesimsfreeplayea/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesimsfreeplay
Please Note:
- This game requires 1.8GB total storage.
- This game is free to play, but you can choose to pay real money for some extra items, which will charge your Apple account. You can disable in-app purchasing by adjusting your device settings.
- Advertising appears in this game.
- A network connection is required to play.
Do Not Sell My Personal Information: https://tos.ea.com/legalapp/WEBPRIVACYCA/US/en/PC/
User Agreement: terms.ea.com
Privacy and Cookie Policy: privacy.ea.com
Visit help.ea.com for assistance or inquiries.
EA may retire online features after 30 days’ notice posted on ea.com/service-updates.












Live your life to the fullest in The Sims FreePlay! Create up to 34 unique Sims, customize their wardrobes, and build their dream homes complete with swimming pools and multiple floors. As your Sims grow, they’ll fall in love, get married, and have babies. Watch your town grow into a bustling community with pet stores, car dealerships, and even a private island! Experience all the drama and joy of life in real-time.
Complete home customization
Real-time gameplay
Regular seasonal updates
Career and relationship progression
Complete weekly tasks and participate in special hobby events like cooking or diving to earn LP without spending real money.
The Sims 25 th Birthday Bundle includes The Sims and The Sims 2, featuring all the iconic characters, music, and gameplay you know and love, plus bonus content!
Electronic Arts Home Page - Mon Apr 28 2025
Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) proudly celebrates 25 years of The Sims™. Since its launch in 2000, The Sims has captivated players...
Business Wire - Mon Apr 28 2025
Create the perfect moment for your Sims, whether it is to simply unwind and relax in the great outdoors, host an ultimate backyard barbecue.
Electronic Arts Home Page - Mon Jul 28 2025
Sul Sul Simmers,. Welcome to the 104th Update, 'FreePlay 2000'! It's a big one! To celebrate The Sims™ 25th Birthday, we're taking you back to the year 2000...
Electronic Arts Home Page - Fri Mar 28 2025
We're kicking off the festivities with The Sims 25 Hour Livestream, beginning February 4 at 2pm PST / 5pm EST! Join us for 25 straight hours of fun, heartfelt...
Electronic Arts Home Page - Mon Apr 28 2025
A vibrant new location inspired by local farmers' markets where you can garden, meet Sims, and trade with them to earn heaps of Simoleons in your spare time.
Electronic Arts Home Page - Sat Jun 28 2025
A vibrant new location inspired by local farmers' markets where you can garden, meet Sims, and trade with them to earn heaps of Simoleons in your spare time.
Electronic Arts Home Page - Sat Jun 28 2025
The game you know and love. For Windows 10/11. In The Sims 2, you direct your Sims over a lifetime. Guide their characteristics from one...
Electronic Arts Home Page - Mon Apr 28 2025
We are thrilled to dive into our celebrations, including new free updates for The Sims 4 and The Sims FreePlay and more exciting news.
Electronic Arts Home Page - Fri Mar 28 2025
Where you can garden with Gnomes, forage among Fairies, and sleep under stars.
Electronic Arts Home Page - Thu Aug 28 2025
Actions take the same amount of time as they do in real life. Plan your Sims' long tasks for when you are away from your phone.
Yes, by connecting to Facebook you can visit your friends' Sims and see their house designs.