# Tiny Pig vs Trash Tycoon

Tiny Pig and Trash Tycoon both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of Tiny Pig's written reviews are positive against 45% of Trash Tycoon's. Tiny Pig also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tiny Pig sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Trash Tycoon sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Tiny Pig against 4.6 for Trash Tycoon. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 995 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Tiny Pig's written reviews are positive against 45% of Trash Tycoon's.

Tiny Pig ships an update every 2 weeks, Trash Tycoon fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Pig | Trash Tycoon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-pig/id1246087548/reviews)** | [4.6 (995 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trash-tycoon-idle-simulator/id1525138431/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 995 |
| Positive reviews | **77.9% of reviews** | 45.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 225 MB | 665 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mindstorm Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/378784987) | [Aliaksandr Prakarym](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795758214) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Pig

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-pig/id1246087548)

Tap your way to becoming a money tycoon by researching, cloning, and upgrading your town. This idle clicker game offers addictive gameplay with unique visuals and a quirky economy. Prestige to sell your hogs for more money and dominate the capitalist world.

**Highlights:** Idle tapping gameplay, Research and upgrade town, Clone pigs for money, Economic simulation, Prestige system, Unique 3D visuals

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ticky Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank 70% Discount | $0.99 | one-time |
| Silo Permit 80% Discount | $0.99 | one-time |
| Silo Permit 60% Discount | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Box Full | $4.99 | one-time |
| Silo Permit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Crate | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crate | $9.99 | one-time |
| Truck Load | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Peaceful and relaxing
- 🐷 Fun and addictive game
- 💤 Good way to pass time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 In-app purchases not working
- 🐛 Ads not providing rewards
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔧 Needs more updates and support

**Reported bugs**

- Purchases not received
- Prestige progress reset
- Notifications and ads not working

**Requested features**

- More language options
- Ability to increase farm value
- Pigs not turned into sausages


### Trash Tycoon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trash-tycoon-idle-simulator/id1525138431)

Build a trash empire by recycling garbage and selling it on the stock exchange. Clean up the planet, upgrade your factories, and even race garbage trucks. Become a capitalist magnate while saving the environment.

**Highlights:** Recycle and sell garbage, Build and upgrade factories, Clean up global locations, Compete in garbage truck races, Offline gameplay, One-handed play

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| START pass | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special pack Start pass | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tiny gold cash pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Piggy bank | $3.99 | one-time |
| Small gold cash pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Gold compactor for trash | $7.99 | one-time |
| PRO pass | $7.99 | one-time |
| Gold equipment for trash | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium gold cash pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| VIP pass | $21.99 | one-time |
| Exclusive compactor for trash | $21.99 | one-time |
| Exclusive equipment for trash | $29.99 | one-time |
| Large gold cash pack | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 💡 Unique idle/clicker mechanics
- 🚗 Enjoyable racing elements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and loading issues
- 🚫 Ads still present despite paid ad removal
- 🤔 Unclear instructions and tutorials
- 🔧 Bugs with certain features (e.g., racing, compactors)

**Reported bugs**

- Game getting stuck on loading screen
- Inability to level up or progress past certain points
- Purchased items/upgrades not functioning as expected
- Inconsistent behavior with auto-compaction and resource generation

**Requested features**

- More detailed tutorial and in-game instructions
- Option to disable manual racing and have it be fully automated
- Improved translation and localization support
- Ability to save and restore progress across devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Pig free?

Tiny Pig is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Trash Tycoon free?

Trash Tycoon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Pig or Trash Tycoon?

Tiny Pig is rated higher. Tiny Pig averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Trash Tycoon averages 4.6 from 995 ratings.

### Do Tiny Pig or Trash Tycoon have ads?

Both Tiny Pig and Trash Tycoon show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Pig or Trash Tycoon?

Tiny Pig ships an update every 2 weeks, and Trash Tycoon fortnightly. Most recently, Tiny Pig was updated on September 28, 2026 and Trash Tycoon on September 7, 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.*