# Factory Inc. vs Idle Lumberjack 2

Factory Inc. and Idle Lumberjack 2 both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 68% of Factory Inc.'s written reviews are positive against 30% of Idle Lumberjack 2's. Idle Lumberjack 2's advantage is ratings volume (77K vs 25K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Factory Inc. sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Idle Lumberjack 2 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. 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 Idle Lumberjack 2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25K and 77K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Factory Inc.'s written reviews are positive against 30% of Idle Lumberjack 2's.

Factory Inc. ships an update every 4 weeks, Idle Lumberjack 2 monthly. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Factory Inc. | Idle Lumberjack 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/factory-inc/id1437875046/reviews)** | [4.6 (77K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-lumberjack-2/id1504115108/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 25K | **77K** |
| Positive reviews | **68.0% of reviews** | 29.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 232 MB | 229 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PLAYHARD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1229939286) | [Playphoria ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659387707) |

## 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 Lumberjack 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-lumberjack-2/id1504115108)

Chop down various trees, sell the lumber, and purchase upgrades to enhance your operations. Discover rare golden trees for bonus rewards and ensure you return to sell wood for rapid progression. Enjoy this engaging idle game experience.

**Highlights:** Chop various tree types, Sell lumber for currency, Purchase upgrades, Discover golden trees, Fast-paced progression, Idle gameplay

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wizard's Powers | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Wizard's Powers | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Gold(Discount) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Seeds (Discount) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins (Discount) | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gold | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bonus | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Seeds | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Satisfying gameplay
- 💤 Calming and relaxing
- 🦊 Enjoyable pet feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Excessive ads
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Limited customization

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and progress loss
- Glitches with power-ups and upgrades
- Inconsistent tree chopping mechanics

**Requested features**

- More progression and new content
- Offline progress tracking
- Character customization options
- Reduce ad frequency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Factory Inc. free?

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

### Is Idle Lumberjack 2 free?

Idle Lumberjack 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Factory Inc. or Idle Lumberjack 2?

Factory Inc. is rated higher. Factory Inc. averages 4.7 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while Idle Lumberjack 2 averages 4.6 from 77K ratings.

### Do Factory Inc. or Idle Lumberjack 2 have ads?

Both Factory Inc. and Idle Lumberjack 2 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Factory Inc. or Idle Lumberjack 2?

Factory Inc. ships an update every 4 weeks, and Idle Lumberjack 2 monthly. Most recently, Factory Inc. was updated on November 9, 2026 and Idle Lumberjack 2 on November 9, 2026.

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