# Factory Inc. vs Idle Race

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Idle Race at none against Factory Inc.'s 10. Idle Race also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). Factory Inc.'s advantage is ratings volume (25K vs 42). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Factory Inc. sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Idle Race asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Factory Inc. against 4.7 for Idle Race. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Factory Inc. has 25K ratings behind it against 42, 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 67% of Idle Race's.

Factory Inc. ships an update every 4 weeks, Idle Race every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Factory Inc. | Idle Race |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/factory-inc/id1437875046/reviews)** | [4.7 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-race/id1491463364/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **25K** | 42 |
| Positive reviews | **68.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 232 MB | 165 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [PLAYHARD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1229939286) | [文辉 江](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503883236) |

## 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


### Idle Race

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-race/id1491463364)

Launch tourists into the water to satisfy customers and earn income. Upgrade your gear and use props to enhance the experience. Expand your business by opening new branches in different regions.

**Highlights:** Launch tourists into water, Upgrade equipment, Use various props, Attract more guests, Open multiple branches, Experience different regions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Factory Inc. free?

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

### Is Idle Race free?

Idle Race is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Factory Inc. or Idle Race?

Factory Inc. is rated higher. Factory Inc. averages 4.7 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while Idle Race averages 4.7 from 42 ratings.

### Do Factory Inc. or Idle Race have ads?

Factory Inc. shows ads; Idle Race does not.

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

Factory Inc. ships an update every 4 weeks, and Idle Race every 6 weeks. Most recently, Factory Inc. was updated on November 10, 2026 and Idle Race on November 3, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*