BitLife Mods - what do they do?

Screenshot from BitLife, showing three gang members staring at the screen

Screenshot from BitLife, showing three gang members staring at the screen

In BitLife you can also install mods to spice things up even further. If you are bored with the base game, you can start looking for different types of BitLife mod. However, there are some things you should pay attention to when doing this.

For those who don't know, BitLife is a life simulator, and naturally, you have to work hard to live a decent life. This is where mods come into play, making your job even easier with new abilities and cheats. If you're set on modding your game, we're here to explain what these mods do and why it's often best to steer clear.

What are BitLife mods?

BitLife mods are exactly that: downloadable programs that alter the BitLife experience. They aren't endorsed by the developer Candywriter, so could very well mess with your save data or corrupt your game entirely. However, BitLife mods function exactly the same as most other game mods, adding new abilities or cheats that are inaccessible in the base game.

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BitLife mods can be versatile. Some give you instant doses of money to negate the need to get a well-paid job, while others let you totally customise your character before you start a save, similar to BitLife God Mode.

That said, BitLife mods aren't just readily available within the game. They're separate applications that you have to manually hunt for online before linking to your game through some tinkering.

We can't recommend visiting some of the sites offering these mods, especially given that there are legitimate ways of tweaking the game to your liking. Mods are against BitLife's terms of service and aren't affiliated with or approved by the developer, so it's best to steer clear of them altogether.

What BitLife mods are available?

As mentioned above, there are a near-limitless number of BitLife mods available. Some popular mods involve unlocking premium in-app purchases, such as Bitizenship and God Mode, for free. BitLife Bitizenship is a one-off purchase that removes all advertising and adds exclusive gameplay elements like exotic pets and unlimited access to in-game social media.

BitLife God Mode is a more extensive purchase. It allows you to customize your character before they're born and tweak any NPCs you encounter during your life. Customizing stats lets you easily make your character a celebrity or a member of BitLife royalty, giving you even more control over your life's trajectory.

However, most BitLife mods do little more than unlock these premium upgrades. Very few make any unique gameplay changes, such as introducing a cheats mechanic or adding more occupations to the BitLife roster. As such, mods are only really there to bypass the in-app purchases without much extra included, which is another reason to avoid them.

Are BitLife mods legit?

As we mentioned, BitLife mods are far from legit. You cannot download them from any official storefronts or pages, and the game's developer, Candywriter, does not endorse them. Therefore, BitLife mods could easily contain malware or other viruses. Since they don't go through the vetting process required to get a game on the App Store and Google Play, they could just as easily not work or even irreversibly corrupt your game.

Equally, we cannot recommend downloading BitLife mods instead of paying for the game's premium features since they're fairly priced and help keep the game updated. Whether you're a BitLife newbie or a regular player, it's better to avoid any risk and unlock these features legitimately.

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