# Factory 4.0 vs Idle Game Dev Simulator

The clearest difference is rating: Idle Game Dev Simulator at 5.0 against Factory 4.0's 4.2. Idle Game Dev Simulator also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). Factory 4.0's advantage is ratings volume (31 vs 1). 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 Idle Game Dev Simulator sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Idle Game Dev Simulator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Factory 4.0 has 31 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Factory 4.0 | Idle Game Dev Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/factory-40/id1458569617/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-game-dev-simulator/id1623232386/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 351 MB | 229 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [vmoga](https://appshunter.io/developer/945300832) | [Tuna Ozcelik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1598600270) |

## 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 |


### Idle Game Dev Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-game-dev-simulator/id1623232386)

Become a virtual game developer, honing your skills to create various game genres. Upgrade your equipment to boost your in-game income and become the richest and most famous developer.

**Highlights:** Develop diverse game genres (FPS, RPG, puzzle), Upgrade computer and mining hardware, Collect daily rewards and cash bonuses, Improve developer skills, Become a rich and famous developer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 200 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1.000 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Factory 4.0 free?

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

### Is Idle Game Dev Simulator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Factory 4.0 or Idle Game Dev Simulator?

Idle Game Dev Simulator is rated higher. Factory 4.0 averages 4.2 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Idle Game Dev Simulator averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Factory 4.0 or Idle Game Dev Simulator have ads?

Both Factory 4.0 and Idle Game Dev Simulator show ads.

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