# James Spring vs My Dear Farm

The clearest difference is rating: My Dear Farm at 4.6 against James Spring's 4.0. My Dear Farm also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 5) and chart position (#188 vs unranked). James Spring's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 25) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My Dear Farm sells 22 one-off in-app purchases. James Spring asks for nothing beyond the download.

My Dear Farm holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Dear Farm has 12K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 93% of James Spring's written reviews are positive against 83% of My Dear Farm's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

James Spring ships an update every 2 months, My Dear Farm monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | James Spring | My Dear Farm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/james-spring/id1104167442/reviews) | **[4.6 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-dear-farm/id1590446639/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | **93.3% of reviews** | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#188** |
| Size | 81 MB | 416 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SungHyuk Yoon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1081746441) | [HyperBeard Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1169188578) |

## What reviewers say

### James Spring

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/james-spring/id1104167442)

Embark on a thrilling hide-and-seek adventure where you guide James as far as possible. Discover and uncover all 44 of James' friends while navigating beautifully designed worlds and avoiding dangerous enemies. Enjoy a completely free gaming experience with simple touch controls.

**Highlights:** Endless running gameplay, Collect hidden friends, Avoid dangerous enemies, Explore beautiful worlds, Simple touch controls, Completely free to play

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### My Dear Farm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-dear-farm/id1590446639)

**Currently charting:** #188 Top Grossing · Trivia, #191 Top Free · Trivia (US App Store)

Design your dream farm in this charming simulation game. Customize your character and pets, grow and sell crops to build your business, and decorate your farm with a wide variety of furniture and sets.

**Highlights:** Character customization, Pet customization, Crop growing and selling, Farm decoration, Unlockable furniture sets

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

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Summer Harvest | $1.99 | one-time |
| 120 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Shinning Axolotl | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fantasy Warrior Set | $2.99 | one-time |
| Flower Event House | $2.99 | one-time |
| Agriculture Day | $2.99 | one-time |
| Summer Set | $2.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Fantasy Kingdom Set | $3.99 | one-time |
| Have a Fun-gy time! | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cozy Gamer Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| House Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Animal Farm Day | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rustic Green Kitchen Set | $3.99 | one-time |
| House of Green and Yellow | $3.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 375 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dino Park | $4.99 | one-time |
| Art Set | $5.99 | one-time |
| 800 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Cute and adorable
- 🎨 Lovely art style
- 🌱 Relaxing farming experience
- 👍 Minimal ads
- 🎁 Free items/rewards

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏳ Slow progression/long wait times
- 🤑 Difficult to earn premium currency
- 🏠 Limited space/customization
- 🤖 Lack of interactivity with environment
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Purchasing issues (items not received)
- Crashes or freezes
- Inconsistent or missing features compared to previews

**Requested features**

- More ways to earn gems/premium currency
- Ability to visit/interact with other players' farms
- Expanded land/house customization options
- Additional mini-games or activities
- Faster plant growth/reduced sleep time


## Frequently asked questions

### Is James Spring free?

James Spring is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is My Dear Farm free?

My Dear Farm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, James Spring or My Dear Farm?

My Dear Farm is rated higher. James Spring averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while My Dear Farm averages 4.6 from 12K ratings.

### Do James Spring or My Dear Farm have ads?

My Dear Farm shows ads; James Spring does not.

### Which is updated more often, James Spring or My Dear Farm?

James Spring ships an update every 2 months, and My Dear Farm monthly. Most recently, James Spring was updated on October 24, 2026 and My Dear Farm on October 28, 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.*