# Factory Inc. vs Farm, Inc.

The clearest difference is ads: Farm, Inc. at none against Factory Inc.'s shown. Farm, Inc. also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 68%) and update cadence (daily vs every 4 weeks). Factory Inc.'s advantage is ratings volume (25K vs 56). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Factory Inc. sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Farm, Inc. sells 6 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 Factory Inc. against 4.6 for Farm, Inc.. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Factory Inc. has 25K ratings behind it against 56, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Factory Inc.'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Farm, Inc.'s.

Factory Inc. ships an update every 4 weeks, Farm, Inc. daily. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Factory Inc. | Farm, Inc. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/factory-inc/id1437875046/reviews)** | [4.6 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/farm-inc/id1456463318/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **25K** | 56 |
| Positive reviews | 68.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 232 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PLAYHARD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1229939286) | [Picsoft Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/453447825) |

## What reviewers say

### Factory Inc.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/factory-inc/id1437875046)

Become a factory boss, upgrade machines, and hire managers to automate production. Create over 90 products and earn money even while offline. Expand your business empire and maximize profits through strategic upgrades and a unique company selling system.

**Highlights:** Manage your own factory, Upgrade over 20 machine types, Hire diverse managers, Produce over 90 products, Earn money offline, Sell company to maximize profit, Challenge mode included

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamonds(100) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter package 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds(500) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter package 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Factory Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds(1,100) | $9.99 | one-time |
| All Skip Ads | $12.99 | one-time |
| Offline Package | $14.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds(3,600) | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun
- 🔥 Satisfying gameplay
- 💰 Able to earn a lot of money
- 🕰️ Good for short play sessions
- 🎨 Nice visual design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of information/guidance
- 🔒 Achievements locked behind ads
- 💸 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🔧 Bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Achievements and challenges not loading
- Machines and production getting stuck
- Progress reset after reinstalling the game
- Ads not working or loading properly

**Requested features**

- Add more machines and upgrades
- Improve progression and prestige system
- Introduce multiplayer or social features
- Provide more ways to earn diamonds
- Add an option to disable ads for a fee


### Farm, Inc.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/farm-inc/id1456463318)

Develop your own agricultural enterprise by merging plants to discover new varieties and expand across five distinct locations. This idle game allows your crops to generate income even when you're offline, helping you become the most successful farmer.

**Highlights:** Merge plants to discover new ones, Unlock 30 kinds of plants, Expand farm across 5 locations, Idle system for offline income generation, Build your own successful farm

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pinch of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pocketful of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Crete of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Factory Inc. free?

Factory Inc. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Farm, Inc. free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Factory Inc. or Farm, Inc.?

Factory Inc. is rated higher. Factory Inc. averages 4.7 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while Farm, Inc. averages 4.6 from 56 ratings.

### Do Factory Inc. or Farm, Inc. have ads?

Factory Inc. shows ads; Farm, Inc. does not.

### Which is updated more often, Factory Inc. or Farm, Inc.?

Factory Inc. ships an update every 4 weeks, and Farm, Inc. daily. Most recently, Factory Inc. was updated on November 5, 2026 and Farm, Inc. on November 2, 2026.

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