# Farm, Inc. vs Idle Civilizations

Farm, Inc. and Idle Civilizations both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Farm, Inc.'s written reviews are positive against 33% of Idle Civilizations's. Farm, Inc. also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 6 weeks). Idle Civilizations's advantage is ratings volume (3.2K vs 56). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Farm, Inc. sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Idle Civilizations sells 10 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 — 4.6 for Farm, Inc. against 4.7 for Idle Civilizations. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Civilizations has 3.2K ratings behind it against 56, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Farm, Inc.'s written reviews are positive against 33% of Idle Civilizations's.

Farm, Inc. ships an update daily, Idle Civilizations every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Farm, Inc. | Idle Civilizations |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/farm-inc/id1456463318/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-civilizations-evolution/id6447911434/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 56 | **3.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 32.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 557 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Picsoft Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/453447825) | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) |

## What reviewers say

### Farm, Inc.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/farm-inc/id1456463318)

Develop your own agricultural enterprise by merging plants to discover new varieties and expand across five distinct locations. This idle game allows your crops to generate income even when you're offline, helping you become the most successful farmer.

**Highlights:** Merge plants to discover new ones, Unlock 30 kinds of plants, Expand farm across 5 locations, Idle system for offline income generation, Build your own successful farm

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pinch of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pocketful of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Crete of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $99.99 | one-time |


### Idle Civilizations

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-civilizations-evolution/id6447911434)

Build and grow civilizations from the dawn of humanity to the future in this idle strategy game. Earn money, hire workers, and customize your character as you progress through different historical eras. Relax and watch your empire expand without pressure.

**Highlights:** Build and grow civilizations, Idle progression, Time travel mechanics, Resource management, Character customization, Tower building

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini Gem Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fortune Wheel Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Better Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Welcome pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADS | $5.99 | one-time |
| Income Boost x2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Free Rewards Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast progression
- 👍 Cute graphics and animations
- 🔒 No forced ads
- 🚀 Satisfying gameplay loop

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 💰 Expensive ad removal
- 🔁 Repetitive progression
- 🤑 Excessive microtransactions
- 🔍 Lack of instructions/tutorials

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to craft higher rarity event items
- Offline progress not working
- Purchased ad removal not working

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Save/load game progress
- Improved balance and progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Farm, Inc. free?

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

### Is Idle Civilizations free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Farm, Inc. or Idle Civilizations?

Idle Civilizations is rated higher. Farm, Inc. averages 4.6 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Idle Civilizations averages 4.7 from 3.2K ratings.

### Do Farm, Inc. or Idle Civilizations have ads?

Idle Civilizations shows ads; Farm, Inc. does not.

### Which is updated more often, Farm, Inc. or Idle Civilizations?

Farm, Inc. ships an update daily, and Idle Civilizations every 6 weeks. Most recently, Farm, Inc. was updated on November 2, 2026 and Idle Civilizations on November 3, 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.*