# Factory 4.0 vs Popo's Mine

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Popo's Mine at 93% against Factory 4.0's 33%. Popo's Mine also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Factory 4.0 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Popo's Mine sells 19 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Popo's Mine holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Popo's Mine has 323 ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Factory 4.0's written reviews are positive against 93% of Popo's Mine's.

Factory 4.0 ships an update every 3 weeks, Popo's Mine weekly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Factory 4.0 | Popo's Mine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/factory-40/id1458569617/reviews) | **[4.8 (323 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popos-mine/id1495015459/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 31 | **323** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **92.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 351 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [vmoga](https://appshunter.io/developer/945300832) | [STORMX](https://appshunter.io/developer/1065430567) |

## What reviewers say

### Factory 4.0

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/factory-40/id1458569617)

Build a toy factory startup and grow your business into a global corporation. Produce various items, upgrade production lines, and hire managers to increase income and accelerate growth. Reset progress for significant bonuses.

**Highlights:** Idle gameplay with offline earnings, Build and manage a duck toy factory, Produce 20 different types of products, Hire managers to automate production, Use boosts for faster income, Reset progress for bonuses

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fistful Of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 3 Promo | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer Presale 4 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 4 Promo | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer Presale 5 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer Presale 3 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer Presale 6 | $49.99 | one-time |


### Popo's Mine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popos-mine/id1495015459)

Manage your own mine to become an industrial tycoon and earn idle profits. Automate workflows, hire managers with special abilities, and invest wisely to maximize your cash, even offline.

**Highlights:** Automate workflow for idle income, Earn idle cash offline, Smart investment for profit, Hire managers to boost motivation, Managers with special effects, Offline play supported

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 300 Rubies | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special offer 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 800 Rubies | $4.99 | one-time |
| Offline Earning x2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special offer 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Daily Delivery | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special offer 4 | $8.99 | one-time |
| 1700 Rubies | $9.99 | one-time |
| Earning x2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Daily Delivery | $9.99 | one-time |
| Royale Pass | $12.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Chest Packgage | $17.99 | one-time |
| Research Package | $17.99 | one-time |
| 3600 Rubies | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special offer 6 | $21.99 | one-time |
| Special offer 8 | $44.99 | one-time |
| Income Boost Package | $44.99 | one-time |
| Special offer 9 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Factory 4.0 free?

Factory 4.0 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Popo's Mine free?

Popo's Mine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Factory 4.0 or Popo's Mine?

Popo's Mine is rated higher. Factory 4.0 averages 4.2 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Popo's Mine averages 4.8 from 323 ratings.

### Do Factory 4.0 or Popo's Mine have ads?

Both Factory 4.0 and Popo's Mine show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Factory 4.0 or Popo's Mine?

Factory 4.0 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Popo's Mine weekly. Most recently, Factory 4.0 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Popo's Mine on October 29, 2026.

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