# Tiny Pig vs Idle Wildlife Incremental Zoo

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tiny Pig at every 2 weeks against Idle Wildlife Incremental Zoo's every 2 months. Tiny Pig also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 164) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Idle Wildlife Incremental Zoo's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 78%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tiny Pig sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Idle Wildlife Incremental Zoo sells 9 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 4.8 for Idle Wildlife Incremental Zoo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Pig has 1.8K ratings behind it against 164, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Tiny Pig's written reviews are positive against 88% of Idle Wildlife Incremental Zoo's.

Tiny Pig ships an update every 2 weeks, Idle Wildlife Incremental Zoo every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Pig | Idle Wildlife Incremental Zoo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-pig/id1246087548/reviews) | **[4.8 (164 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-wildlife-incremental-zoo/id1529419971/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 164 |
| Positive reviews | 77.9% of reviews | **88.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 225 MB | 277 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mindstorm Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/378784987) | [CapPlay Interactive Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/468009229) |

## 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


### Idle Wildlife Incremental Zoo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-wildlife-incremental-zoo/id1529419971)

Build a thriving virtual zoo filled with diverse wildlife. Collect hundreds of species cards, level them up, and explore different regions. Enjoy relaxing nature-inspired graphics and educational content verified by biologists.

**Highlights:** Build a virtual wildlife sanctuary, Collect and level up wildlife cards, Explore diverse regions and landscapes, Educational species information verified by biologists, Relaxing nature-inspired graphics, Earn in-game rewards and participate in events

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Gems Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Africa Event Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ads Grinder | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Gems | $25.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable gameplay
- 💡 Educational touch
- 😊 Relaxing and calm experience
- 🚀 Generous with less ads
- ✨ Beautiful graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when upgrading plants
- 🐛 Game crashes at level 21
- 🐛 Game crashes when watching ads
- 🤔 Confusing gameplay mechanics
- 🤔 Unclear card dispatching effectiveness

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when upgrading plants
- Game crashes when watching ads
- Game crashes at level 21
- Broken icon at the bottom of the game
- Cannot buy gems

**Requested features**

- Add more regions (Australia, Arctic, Indian jungle, Andes, Yellowstone, Serengeti, Tasmania)
- Make Africa event last five days
- Add a setting to change number display mode (e.g., 1e6 to 1m)
- Add sorting system for inventory cards
- Add leaderboards for progress tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Pig free?

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

### Is Idle Wildlife Incremental Zoo free?

Idle Wildlife Incremental Zoo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Pig or Idle Wildlife Incremental Zoo?

Idle Wildlife Incremental Zoo is rated higher. Tiny Pig averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Idle Wildlife Incremental Zoo averages 4.8 from 164 ratings.

### Do Tiny Pig or Idle Wildlife Incremental Zoo have ads?

Both Tiny Pig and Idle Wildlife Incremental Zoo show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Pig or Idle Wildlife Incremental Zoo?

Tiny Pig ships an update every 2 weeks, and Idle Wildlife Incremental Zoo every 2 months. Most recently, Tiny Pig was updated on October 24, 2026 and Idle Wildlife Incremental Zoo 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.*