# Factory Inc. vs Idle Mail Tycoon

The clearest difference is update cadence: Factory Inc. at every 4 weeks against Idle Mail Tycoon's every 3 months. Factory Inc. also leads on ratings volume (25K vs 901) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Factory Inc. sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Idle Mail Tycoon sells 9 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 Mail Tycoon. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Factory Inc. has 25K ratings behind it against 901, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 68% and 68% positive.

Factory Inc. ships an update every 4 weeks, Idle Mail Tycoon every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Factory Inc. | Idle Mail Tycoon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/factory-inc/id1437875046/reviews) | **[4.7 (901 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-mail-tycoon/id1562670118/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25K** | 901 |
| Positive reviews | **68.0% of reviews** | 67.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 232 MB | 540 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PLAYHARD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1229939286) | [Kolibri Games GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1112983227) |

## 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 Mail Tycoon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-mail-tycoon/id1562670118)

Build and manage your own postal service in this idle simulation game. Automate your operations to earn cash, even while offline. Hire managers to boost efficiency and expand your empire to become the ultimate mail tycoon.

**Highlights:** Automate workflow for idle income, Earn cash offline, Hire managers for automation, Expand postal empire, Offline gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bundle of Super Cash | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Super Cash | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2x Idle Cash Forever | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2x Income Forever | $6.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Super Cash | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Offer | $14.99 | one-time |
| Small Chest of Super Cash | $19.99 | one-time |
| Suitcase of Super Cash | $49.99 | one-time |
| Safe filled with Super Cash | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Potential for more content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔋 Lack of cloud save
- 📦 Limited content

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Ads not working properly
- Incompatibility issues

**Requested features**

- More islands and events
- Idle miner tycoon-style updates
- Sync across devices
- More continents


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Factory Inc. free?

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

### Is Idle Mail Tycoon free?

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

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

Idle Mail Tycoon is rated higher. Factory Inc. averages 4.7 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while Idle Mail Tycoon averages 4.7 from 901 ratings.

### Do Factory Inc. or Idle Mail Tycoon have ads?

Both Factory Inc. and Idle Mail Tycoon show ads.

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

Factory Inc. ships an update every 4 weeks, and Idle Mail Tycoon every 3 months. Most recently, Factory Inc. was updated on November 9, 2026 and Idle Mail Tycoon on November 7, 2026.

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