# Tiny Hamster vs Hamster Tycoon

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tiny Hamster at every 2 days against Hamster Tycoon's every 6 weeks. Tiny Hamster also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 53%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). Hamster Tycoon's advantage is ratings volume (7.6K vs 385). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tiny Hamster sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Hamster Tycoon sells 10 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 — 4.8 for Tiny Hamster against 4.8 for Hamster Tycoon. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hamster Tycoon has 7.6K ratings behind it against 385, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Tiny Hamster's written reviews are positive against 53% of Hamster Tycoon's.

Tiny Hamster ships an update every 2 days, Hamster Tycoon every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Hamster | Hamster Tycoon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (385 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-hamster-clicker-game/id1289197611/reviews)** | [4.8 (7.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamster-tycoon-cake-maker/id1526108438/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 385 | **7.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 52.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 223 MB | 235 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mindstorm Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/378784987) | [NADDIC GAMES Co Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/411719774) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Hamster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-hamster-clicker-game/id1289197611)

Tap your way to becoming a wealthy tycoon in this idle clicker game. Research, upgrade hamsters, and dig for resources to build your empire. Enjoy addictive gameplay with unique visuals and a quirky economy.

**Highlights:** Idle clicker gameplay, Tap to earn money, Research and upgrade hamsters, Mine for emeralds and coal, Build and expand your town, Economic simulation, Prestige system

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ticky Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hamster Bank 70% Discount | $0.99 | one-time |
| Silo Permit 80% Discount | $0.99 | one-time |
| Silo Permit 60% Discount | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hamster Bank Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Battery Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Party Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Silo Permit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Supercharged Crate | $9.99 | one-time |
| Truck Load | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Game is cute
- 👍 Great game
- 😻 Love the game
- 👍 Best game ever
- 👍 Addictive and enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ No response from support
- 🐛 Game breaks after doubling money
- 🐛 Ads don't work
- 🐛 Not enough money to upgrade late game
- 🤔 Premise is impractical

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot make in-app purchases
- Game breaks when doubling money
- Ads never work

**Requested features**

- Animation for loading trucks
- Way to earn biscuits
- Tiny giraffes


### Hamster Tycoon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamster-tycoon-cake-maker/id1526108438)

Manage a charming cake shop, creating a variety of delicious cakes. Improve your factory, hire adorable hamster managers, and strategize production to maximize profits and clear stages. Enjoy a sweet, idle gameplay experience.

**Highlights:** Cake production strategy, Idle factory building, Hire hamster managers, Variety of cake recipes, Factory operation strategy

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cash1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cash2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cash7 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| season pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Vip2 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Cash4 | $18.99 | one-time |
| Package6 | $18.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤗 Cute hamsters and cakes
- 👍 Relaxing and fun gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth progression early on

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficult to obtain upgrade materials
- 💰 Excessive ads and expensive VIP option
- 🐛 Bugs and technical issues
- 🛑 Lack of new content/levels

**Reported bugs**

- Buttons not working
- Crashes on loading screen
- Offline progress issues

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Easier access to upgrade materials
- Improved ad system or cheaper VIP option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Hamster free?

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

### Is Hamster Tycoon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Hamster or Hamster Tycoon?

Tiny Hamster is rated higher. Tiny Hamster averages 4.8 out of 5 from 385 ratings, while Hamster Tycoon averages 4.8 from 7.6K ratings.

### Do Tiny Hamster or Hamster Tycoon have ads?

Both Tiny Hamster and Hamster Tycoon show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Hamster or Hamster Tycoon?

Tiny Hamster ships an update every 2 days, and Hamster Tycoon every 6 weeks. Most recently, Tiny Hamster was updated on October 23, 2026 and Hamster Tycoon on October 29, 2026.

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