Comparison

Farming Simulator vs Bellwether

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Farming Simulator

Experience the ultimate farming simulation. Manage crops and animals, drive tractors in realistic 3D, and build your dream farm. Inspired by popular farming games, this title offers a complete agricultural adventure.

Highlights
  • Manage your own farm
  • Grow crops and raise animals
  • Realistic tractor driving gameplay
  • Dairy farming experience
  • Build your dream farm
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Get ready for the ultimate farming experience in this exciting farming simulator game! Manage your own farm, grow crops, and raise animals in this farm game inspired by Farmville and Farm Heroes Sega. Drive tractors in stunning 3D with realistic tractor driving gameplay. Experience the thrill of dairy farming and become a true American farmer. With Farming Simulator 22 and Farming Simulator 23 features, plus the fun of Farm Frenzy, this is the perfect game for farming fans! Harvest crops, care for animals, and build your dream farm today

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Bellwether

Features
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Bring the flock home before dark! In Bellwether you are a loyal sheepdog working the fields. Swipe to run, bark to scare, dash to charge – pen the sheep one after another to build big combos and multiply your wool. A NEW ADVENTURE EVERY DAY • Five-day chapters, and every day has its own twist: cyclists, golden sheep, thunderstorms, fog, gales, lost lambs • Boss nights end each chapter: the Alpha's pack under the Wolf Moon – and a huge brown bear • Three stars a day: hit the quota, lose no sheep, pen 90% of the flock GUARD YOUR FLOCK • Wolves slip out of the trees at dusk: bark them away, dash to bowl them over • Packs go for your dog – watch your hearts and dodge at the right moment • Break the bear's nerve and claim a big bounty PICK YOUR DOG • Border Collie, Corgi, Australian Shepherd, Kangal and Puli – each with its own special skill • Dress your dog up: straw hat, cowboy hat, golden crown and more GROW YOUR FARM • Spend wool on the kennel, shed, barn, beehives, windmill and more • Pick a rosette after each day and build powerful combos • Daily jobs with extra rewards EXPLORE • The Fells, Alpine Meadows, Cappadocia and the Snowy Peaks • Sheep breeds, cows and wall-hopping goats – fill the Flock Book VERSUS • 4 dogs, 4 colours, one field: herd the most sheep into your own pen No ads, no account, no internet needed. Your progress stays on your device.

Screenshots

Farming Simulator4 screens
Bellwether4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Bellwether at none against Farming Simulator's shown. Bellwether also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). Farming Simulator's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Farming Simulator ships an update every 3 weeks, Bellwether daily. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Farming Simulator versus Bellwether: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFarming SimulatorBellwether
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size430 MB46 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHaroon MuhammadMUHAMMED ESAD BACACI

In-app purchases

None

Farming Simulator

No in-app purchases

None

Bellwether

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Farming Simulator free?
Farming Simulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bellwether free?
Bellwether is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Farming Simulator or Bellwether have ads?
Farming Simulator shows ads; Bellwether does not.
Which is updated more often, Farming Simulator or Bellwether?
Farming Simulator ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bellwether daily. Most recently, Farming Simulator was updated on November 2, 2026 and Bellwether on October 31, 2026.

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