# Farming Simulator 18 vs Farming Simulator 20+

The clearest difference is rating: Farming Simulator 18 at 4.3 against Farming Simulator 20+'s 3.7. Farming Simulator 18 also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 41%) and chart position (#93 vs unranked). Farming Simulator 20+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Farming Simulator 18 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Farming Simulator 20+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Farming Simulator 18 holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Farming Simulator 18 has 2.5K ratings behind it against 446, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Farming Simulator 18's written reviews are positive against 41% of Farming Simulator 20+'s.

## The numbers

| Metric | Farming Simulator 18 | Farming Simulator 20+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/farming-simulator-18/id1091224574/reviews)** | [3.7 (446 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/farming-simulator-20-plus/id1632030043/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 446 |
| Positive reviews | **74.0% of reviews** | 41.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#93** | — |
| Size | 362 MB | 701 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GIANTS Software GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/502494443) | [GIANTS Software GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/502494443) |

## What reviewers say

### Farming Simulator 18

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/farming-simulator-18/id1091224574)

**Currently charting:** #93 Top Free · Family (US App Store)

Experience a comprehensive farming simulation in a vast open world. Cultivate various crops, raise livestock, engage in forestry, and trade products on a dynamic market. Utilize a massive fleet of faithfully recreated vehicles and machinery to manage your farm.

**Highlights:** Harvest six different crops, Raise and sell livestock (pigs, cows, sheep), Engage in forestry operations, Utilize over 50 realistic farming vehicles, Dynamic market for selling products, Local multiplayer mode

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200'000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500'000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1'000'000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Realistic graphics
- 🚜 Variety of farming equipment
- 💰 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🤖 Unreliable AI helpers
- 🔍 Limited map size and field layout
- 🚧 Restrictive bridge and terrain issues

**Reported bugs**

- Steering issues and vehicle controls
- Saved data not restoring properly
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Automation and worker AI problems

**Requested features**

- First-person view
- Ability to get out of vehicles
- Larger fields and more diverse terrain
- More equipment options (e.g. John Deere, Claas)
- Seasons and weather changes


### Farming Simulator 20+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/farming-simulator-20-plus/id1632030043)

Experience a realistic farming simulation where you can cultivate crops, raise livestock, and explore vast landscapes on horseback. Utilize over 100 licensed vehicles and tools to manage your farm, sell produce in a dynamic market, and expand your operations. Enjoy new crops and a North American setting with enhanced 3D graphics.

**Highlights:** Over 100 realistic vehicles and tools, Cultivate diverse crops, Raise and manage livestock, Ride horses to explore, New North American environment, Detailed 3D graphics, Cockpit driving view

**Features:** With Apple Arcade, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Good graphics
- 👍 Lots of grain in silo
- 🚜 Realistic farming simulation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Vehicles can easily flip over
- 🌧️ Rain stops harvesting
- 🕰️ Slow progression, hard to make money
- 🤔 Confusing tutorial, lack of instructions

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch
- Vehicles get stuck and can't be reset
- Unable to fill water tank
- Game freezes during rain
- Crops stop growing after a few days

**Requested features**

- Add more old tractors and harvesters
- Increase field sizes
- Add more vehicles
- Implement sandbox mode
- Allow multiplayer


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Farming Simulator 18 free?

Farming Simulator 18 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Farming Simulator 20+ free?

Farming Simulator 20+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Farming Simulator 18 or Farming Simulator 20+?

Farming Simulator 18 is rated higher. Farming Simulator 18 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Farming Simulator 20+ averages 3.7 from 446 ratings.

### Do Farming Simulator 18 or Farming Simulator 20+ have ads?

Farming Simulator 18 shows ads; Farming Simulator 20+ does not.

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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.*