The Sims Freeplay

The Sims FreePlay Review (2025): Is It Still Worth Playing?

Review from Our Experience ⬇

If you’ve ever dreamed of building your own virtual world—one cute Sim, one tiny house, and one drama-filled storyline at a time—The Sims™ FreePlay has probably crossed your screen at least once. Released years ago but still going strong, this free-to-play mobile version of the iconic life-simulation franchise has managed to hold its place in app stores despite huge competition.

But here’s the big question: Is The Sims FreePlay still worth playing in 2025?
I spent hours building houses, grinding quests, raising Sim babies, and decorating lots just to answer that honestly—and the results may surprise you.

This is my full, human, unfiltered review of The Sims™ FreePlay: the good, the frustrating, and the unexpectedly addictive.

What Exactly Is The Sims™ FreePlay?

The Sims™ FreePlay is EA and Firemonkeys’ mobile adaptation of The Sims franchise, redesigned specifically for on-the-go play. Unlike The Sims Mobile, FreePlay focuses more on simulation depth rather than quick bursts of storytelling. You’re not just customizing one household—you’re building an entire town of homes, careers, hobbies, pets, relationships, and families.

It uses a real-time system, meaning actions like cooking, gardening, or working take actual minutes or hours to complete. This may sound slow at first, but it becomes strangely satisfying when your town feels like it's living even while your phone is locked.

Gameplay Experience: Slow, Strategic, and Surprisingly Relaxing

If you’re coming from PC or console Sims, you’ll immediately notice the pacing difference. FreePlay is not a game you binge for six hours straight. Instead, it rewards players who check in multiple times a day.

Real-Time Progress — a Blessing and a Curse

Everything from designing homes to leveling up hobbies is tied to real-world time. A Sim’s shift at work may take 8 hours. Baking cupcakes could take 20 minutes. Building a community building might take 24 hours.

Still, there’s a certain charm in logging in to see your Sims accomplishing goals while you were busy with real life.

Graphics & Design: Not Ultra-Realistic, But Cozy and Detailed

Despite being an older mobile game, FreePlay’s visuals hold up surprisingly well. The houses, furniture, accessories, and landscapes have a bright, clean, cartoon-like aesthetic. Interior design lovers will especially enjoy the massive variety of items—many unlockable through events and quests.

Is it as polished as The Sims Mobile? Maybe not. But it has a more classic Sims vibe, which longtime fans really appreciate.

Customization: The Heart and Soul of FreePlay

Where this game truly shines is customization. And I mean endless customization.

✓ Build and design homes

You can create anything from tiny starter homes to extravagant mansions. Want a rooftop garden? A beach villa? A cozy café? All possible—if you grind the right resources.

✓ Create unique Sims

You can customize:

Faces
Hairstyles
Outfits
Accessories
Personalities (through hobbies and careers)
Family relationships

Some hairstyles and clothes are locked behind quests, but the variety is genuinely impressive for a free game.

✓ Town-building

You won’t just manage a household—you unlock and develop:

Community centers
Shops
Pet parks
Dance studios
Snow parks
Beaches
Restaurants

This gives a strong sense of running a vibrant, living town rather than just a home.

Quests & Events: Fun, But Sometimes Overwhelming

The Sims FreePlay has regular limited-time events and story quests that unlock special items. These are fun but sometimes demanding if you’re a casual player.

Story Quest

These unlock:

New Sim features
Buildings
Interactions
Pets
Activities
Abilities (like aging up babies or unlocking professions)

Limited-Time Events

This is where things get intense. Events like the Live Events or Influence Island require consistent checking in to collect resources. They’re rewarding—but they do pressure you to grind.

If you love daily engagement: great.
If not: expect to miss some items.

In-App Purchases & Currency: A Realistic Breakdown

Let’s be honest—this is where most free mobile games show their true colors.

FreePlay has three major currencies:

Simoleons (common, easy to earn)
Lifestyle Points (LP)
Social Points (SP)

LP and SP can be slow to earn unless you pay or grind. Some events and items definitely push players toward spending.

**Do you need to spend money?**

No—FreePlay is absolutely playable without spending anything.
But will it speed things up? Absolutely yes.

The game is very grind-heavy, so your enjoyment will depend on your patience.

Family System: One of the Best Parts of the Game

FreePlay arguably has one of the best family systems in the Sims franchise, especially on mobile.

You can:

Date
Propose
Marry
Have babies
Adopt
Raise toddlers
Age children into teens, adults, and elders

Babies require cribs, toddlers need supervision, and even pets play a huge role in family life. The depth feels more like classic Sims than the newer mobile versions.

Performance & Stability

On modern smartphones, The Sims FreePlay runs smoothly. Occasional loading time is normal, but nothing game-breaking. The developers still release updates frequently, keeping the experience fresh.