Electronic Arts has announced they are bringing a free-to-play Sims title to iOS platforms very soon. Called The Sims FreePlay, the game will be supported by micro-transactions, with all of the in-game content available without paying cash, but real-money payments speed up the process.
The Sims FreePlay will operate on a 24-hour cycle that will encourage players to check in periodically rather than play for one long period. There are 16 unique Sims of varying backgrounds in the game, with all the usual sort of Sims items available to acquire, from furniture and other home improvements, to urban improvements like shops and parks.