# Stranger Fields vs Trash Tycoon

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stranger Fields at none against Trash Tycoon's 10. Stranger Fields also leads on ads (none vs shown). Trash Tycoon's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Trash Tycoon sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Stranger Fields asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stranger Fields ships an update every 3 months, Trash Tycoon fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stranger Fields | Trash Tycoon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.6 (994 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trash-tycoon-idle-simulator/id1525138431/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **994** |
| Positive reviews | — | 45.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 259 MB | 665 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Games for Citizens](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573438126) | [Aliaksandr Prakarym](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795758214) |

## What reviewers say

### Stranger Fields

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stranger-fields/id1413785721)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |
| Medium gold cash pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| VIP pass | $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 Stranger Fields free?

Stranger Fields is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Trash Tycoon free?

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

### Do Stranger Fields or Trash Tycoon have ads?

Trash Tycoon shows ads; Stranger Fields does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stranger Fields or Trash Tycoon?

Stranger Fields ships an update every 3 months, and Trash Tycoon fortnightly. Most recently, Stranger Fields was updated on October 29, 2026 and Trash Tycoon on November 3, 2026.

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