# Money Tree City vs Kernel King

The clearest difference is ads: Kernel King at none against Money Tree City's shown. Kernel King also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Money Tree City's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (381 vs 40). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Money Tree City sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Kernel King sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Money Tree City holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Money Tree City has 381 ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of Money Tree City's written reviews are positive against 89% of Kernel King's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Money Tree City ships an update every 2 months, Kernel King every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Money Tree City | Kernel King |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (381 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/money-tree-city/id1066858852/reviews)** | [4.5 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kernel-king/id1072806976/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **381** | 40 |
| Positive reviews | 84.9% of reviews | **89.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 142 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/444343830) | [Blake Eckert](https://appshunter.io/developer/1031112881) |

## What reviewers say

### Money Tree City

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/money-tree-city/id1066858852)

Build a thriving city around a mythical money tree. This clicker and city builder hybrid lets you invest in buildings, attract wealthy residents, and enjoy casino minigames. Customize your city and discover new evolutions for your tree and structures.

**Highlights:** Unique blend of clicker and builder gameplay, Create the richest city, Customize and decorate your city, Buy special buildings with minigames, Discover tree and building evolutions, Play pachinko and slot machines

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| small gem pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| good gem pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| bundle offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| great gem pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| bundle offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| huge gem pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Relaxing and fun game
- 👍 Great for kids and adults
- 💰 Allows you to earn money
- 🎮 Addictive and enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited content and features
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Technical issues like crashes and bugs
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Buildings getting stuck or disappearing
- Money tree level resets unexpectedly
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and content to explore
- Ability to visit and interact with other players' cities
- Reduce ads or provide ad-free option
- Improved building and customization options
- Automatic collection of earnings from buildings


### Kernel King

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kernel-king/id1072806976)

Tap to create an endless stream of popcorn in this addictive idle game. Invest in upgrades to pop faster, earn more, and unlock new poppers. Compete with friends and aim to become the ultimate Kernel King.

**Highlights:** Tap to make popcorn, Investments for faster popping, Upgrade popper and recipe, Offline kernel earnings, Unlockable poppers, Prestige system, Bonuses and multipliers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Double Kernels Per Second | $0.99 | one-time |
| Double Kernels | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Kernel Blast | $1.99 | one-time |
| Shaker of Salt | $1.99 | one-time |
| Treadmill | $1.99 | one-time |
| King Kernel | $4.99 | one-time |
| Salt Mine | $9.99 | one-time |
| Kernel Bomb | $19.99 | one-time |
| Forever 20x | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Highly addictive and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Simple and easy to play mechanics
- 🎮 Fun way to pass time and avoid boredom
- 💰 Can customize without spending real money
- 🎯 Great for all ages including children

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads appearing frequently
- 💸 Expensive upgrades and progression
- 🐛 Game crashes and kicks to home screen
- ⏱️ Slow progression and kernel earning
- 🔄 Data loss after crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes and forces user to home screen
- Data loss when game crashes
- Game won't start without reviewing or advertising
- Glitches causing loss of progress

**Requested features**

- Timer mode to track kernels earned
- Upgrade levels with multipliers for easier progression
- Better tutorial or onboarding instructions
- More diverse upgrades and features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Money Tree City free?

Money Tree City is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Kernel King free?

Kernel King is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Money Tree City or Kernel King?

Money Tree City is rated higher. Money Tree City averages 4.7 out of 5 from 381 ratings, while Kernel King averages 4.5 from 40 ratings.

### Do Money Tree City or Kernel King have ads?

Money Tree City shows ads; Kernel King does not.

### Which is updated more often, Money Tree City or Kernel King?

Money Tree City ships an update every 2 months, and Kernel King every 6 days. Most recently, Money Tree City was updated on October 24, 2026 and Kernel King on October 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*