# Factory Inc. vs Idle Game 1

The clearest difference is ads: Idle Game 1 at none against Factory Inc.'s shown. Idle Game 1 also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). Factory Inc.'s advantage is ratings volume (25K vs 8.4K) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Factory Inc. sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Idle Game 1 sells 7 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 4.7 for Idle Game 1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25K and 8.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Factory Inc.'s written reviews are positive against 61% of Idle Game 1's.

Factory Inc. ships an update every 4 weeks, Idle Game 1 weekly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Factory Inc. | Idle Game 1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/factory-inc/id1437875046/reviews)** | [4.7 (8.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-game-1/id1529082184/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **25K** | 8.4K |
| Positive reviews | **68.0% of reviews** | 61.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 232 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PLAYHARD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1229939286) | [Cem Kamiloglu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759947697) |

## 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 Game 1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-game-1/id1529082184)

This incremental clicker game offers a unique experience for seasoned players with its emphasis on random upgrades and strategic decision-making. Each playthrough unfolds differently due to randomized prestige bonuses, encouraging varied optimizations and adjustments. It provides a tactical depth rarely seen in the genre, with special features for managing progress and purchases.

**Highlights:** Random prestige bonuses, Strategic optimization, Varied adjustments, Color upgrade mechanics, Prestige cheat selection, Low contrast mode

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| x 250 Prestige Bonus | $0.99 | one-time |
| Select Prestige for 20 Rounds | $0.99 | one-time |
| x 5K Prestige Bonus | $1.99 | one-time |
| x 1 Million Prestige Bonus | $2.99 | one-time |
| x 75 Million Prestige Bonus | $3.99 | one-time |
| Infinite (Maxed: 95.8Q) Prestige | $4.99 | one-time |
| Add 0.50 Prestige Power | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 No ads or forced purchases
- 🚀 Fast progression in early game
- 💡 Unique random prestige mechanic
- 👍 Simple, clean design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Random prestige upgrades can be frustrating
- 🔋 No offline progress
- 💤 Extremely slow progress in late game
- 💤 Repetitive grind towards the end
- 💰 Paid upgrade required to finish the game

**Reported bugs**

- Prestige bonuses not working as expected
- Upgrade buttons not registering taps
- Compatibility issues on larger screens

**Requested features**

- Offline earnings or idle mode
- More control over prestige upgrades
- Better balance for late-game progression
- Visual indicators for max-leveled upgrades


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Factory Inc. free?

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

### Is Idle Game 1 free?

Idle Game 1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Factory Inc. or Idle Game 1?

Factory Inc. is rated higher. Factory Inc. averages 4.7 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while Idle Game 1 averages 4.7 from 8.4K ratings.

### Do Factory Inc. or Idle Game 1 have ads?

Factory Inc. shows ads; Idle Game 1 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Factory Inc. or Idle Game 1?

Factory Inc. ships an update every 4 weeks, and Idle Game 1 weekly. Most recently, Factory Inc. was updated on November 1, 2026 and Idle Game 1 on November 1, 2026.

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