The Sims Freeplay iPhone and iPad app hands-on

The Sims Freeplay – gameplay

The Sims Social on Facebook has six million players so we reckon this free version of EA's classic – dubbed The Sims Freeplay – for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch should rack up a fair few downloads on the App Store.

The gameplay is simple – complete tasks ranging from gardening outside your house to raise a bit of cash, to inspiring your Sims with snacks or naps. All it takes is time – and since The Sims Freeplay runs in real time, you're better off keeping an eye on your pet Sims on and off rather than blocking out a few solid hours.