Comparison

Farming Simulator 20 vs Farming Simulator 23 Mobile

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

Head to head
About

Farming Simulator 20

Experience the life of a farmer by cultivating crops, raising livestock, and exploring a new North American environment. Operate over 100 realistic vehicles and tools from leading brands, sell your produce in a dynamic market, and expand your farm. New features include horses for exploration and crops like cotton and oats.

Highlights
  • Operate over 100 realistic vehicles and tools
  • Plant and harvest diverse crops
  • Tend to cows, sheep, and pigs
  • Ride horses to explore the farm
  • New North American environment
  • Cockpit view for realistic driving
Features
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Step into the exciting world of farming with Farming Simulator 20! Harvest many different crops, tend to your livestock of pigs, cows, and sheep, and now ride your own horses, letting you explore the vast land around your farm in a brand-new way. Sell your products in a dynamic market to earn money which you can invest in additional machinery and the expansion of your farm. In Farming Simulator 20 you take control of over 100 vehicles and tools faithfully recreated from leading brands in the industry. For the first time on mobile platforms this includes John Deere, the largest agriculture machinery company in the world. Drive other famous farming brands such as Case IH, New Holland, Challenger, Fendt, Massey Ferguson, Valtra, Krone, Deutz-Fahr and many more. Farming Simulator 20 features a new North American environment in which to develop and expand your farm. Enjoy many exciting farming activities, including new machinery and crops with cotton and oats. Features of Farming Simulator 20 include: • Use over 100 realistic vehicles and tools from some of the biggest agriculture machine makers • Plant and harvest different crops: Wheat, barley, oat, canola, sunflowers, soybean, corn, potatoes, sugar beet and cotton • Feed your cows and sheep to produce and sell milk and wool • Take care of horses and ride on them to freely explore the world around your farm • New 3D graphics show even more detail on your machinery and the Northern American environment • Cockpit view lets you drive in your vehicles in an even more realistic way than before

About

Farming Simulator 23 Mobile

Operate over 100 authentic agricultural machines to grow crops, raise animals, and manage your farm. Expand your empire by establishing production chains and selling valuable goods. Enjoy realistic farming simulation with seasonal changes and new gameplay features.

Highlights
  • Operate 100+ authentic farming machines
  • Grow various crops, grapes, and olives
  • Raise cows, sheep, and chickens
  • Establish production chains
  • Logging with forestry equipment
  • Plowing and weeding gameplay
  • Two new maps with collectibles
Currently charting
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Grow crops, grow your agricultural empire! Become a modern farmer to operate more than 100 authentic machines by Case IH, CLAAS, DEUTZ-FAHR, Fendt, John Deere, KRONE, Massey Ferguson, New Holland, Valtra & many other acclaimed manufacturers from around the world - offering a wide range of farming activities. Choose what kind of farmer you want to be in Farming Simulator 23 (FS23) as the acclaimed agricultural sim by GIANTS Software offers a brand-new experience with many new features for your mobile device! Operate realistic tractors, harvesters, field sprayers, and more Cultivate fields with a variety of crops, or harvest grapes and olives on the hillside Start logging with heavy forestry equipment Establish production chains and use powerful trucks for transport Tend to farm animals like cows, sheep, and now: chickens! Enjoy tons of possibilities on two new maps, including collectibles New gameplay features also introduce plowing and weeding A tutorial mode, AI helper & a new autoload feature for logs/pallets assist you on your farm There’s a lot more to do after plowing, removing weeds, harvesting crops, or collecting eggs from chicken coops: Produce valuable goods made from your harvest to expand your flourishing business with new factories and production chains! Don’t worry - there is always time to relax and walk around your vast arable land while visuals change through the atmospheric seasons. If more than 100 machines are not enough, you can grow your fleet of agricultural vehicles through official extra content. New and improved in-game tutorials show you the ways of the farm if you’re new to country life. Start farming wherever you go and let the good times grow!

Screenshots

Farming Simulator 204 screens
Farming Simulator 23 Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Farming Simulator 20 at 8.9K against Farming Simulator 23 Mobile's 2.2K. Farming Simulator 20 also leads on price ($4.99 vs $5.99). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

Farming Simulator 20 costs $4.99 and Farming Simulator 23 Mobile $5.99 up front. Farming Simulator 20 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Farming Simulator 23 Mobile sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Farming Simulator 20 against 4.3 for Farming Simulator 23 Mobile. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.9K and 2.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Farming Simulator 20's written reviews are positive against 69% of Farming Simulator 23 Mobile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Farming Simulator 20 versus Farming Simulator 23 Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFarming Simulator 20Farming Simulator 23 Mobile
Price$4.99 — better$5.99
Rating4.4 (8.9K ratings) — better4.3 (2.2K ratings)
Positive reviews67.5% of reviews69.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8.9K — better2.2K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#27 — better#78
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size693 MB1.1 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGIANTS Software GmbHGIANTS Software GmbH

Customer experience

Farming Simulator 20

All ratings8,837 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral4.9%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews634 reviews
Positive67.5%
Neutral12.8%
Negative19.7%

Farming Simulator 23 Mobile

All ratings2,195 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral5.4%
Negative11.3%
Written reviews605 reviews
Positive69.4%
Neutral13.2%
Negative17.4%

User reviews

Farming Simulator 20

From 8.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent graphics
  • 👍 Realistic farming experience
  • 🐎 Enjoyable horse riding feature
  • 🌳 Detailed terrain with hills and vegetation

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs need to be addressed
  • 🔍 Limited equipment selection compared to previous versions
  • 🚜 Expensive machinery compared to profits
  • 🕰️ Slow progression and difficulty earning money
  • 🚧 Restricted map with no ability to expand or customize

Farming Simulator 23 Mobile

From 2.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Awesome graphics
  • 🚀 Great simulation experience
  • 👍 Variety of real machines
  • 👍 Two map options
  • 👍 Realistic vehicle performance

Room to improve

  • 💰 In-app purchases for basic equipment
  • 🌙 Too dark at night
  • 🐛 AI issues with pathfinding and field coverage
  • 💰 Expensive equipment and fields
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs

Bugs and requests

Farming Simulator 20

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Vehicles getting stuck or flipping over
  • Graphical glitches causing terrain to turn grey
  • Saved game data being lost or corrupted
  • Inability to properly unload bales and other cargo

Requested features

8 requests
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Front loaders and attachments for tractors
  • More customization options for vehicles
  • Ability to build sheds, barns, and other structures
  • Logging and forestry equipment
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  • Larger map with more variety
  • More crop and livestock options
  • Improved AI helpers and automation

Farming Simulator 23 Mobile

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • AI issues with pathfinding and field coverage
  • Frequent crashes and bugs
  • Laggy performance on some devices
  • Glitches with AI workers
  • Disappearing flour production
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  • Vehicles getting stuck in objects
  • Screen locking during play

Requested features

26 requests
  • Multiplayer mode
  • More vehicle customization options
  • Larger field sizes
  • More equipment variety (e.g. plows, seeders, sprayers)
  • Ability to take out loans
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  • Ability to buy/sell factories and fields
  • Ability to move building locations
  • Borrow equipment feature
  • Roller tool for fields
  • More truck and trailer options
  • Front loaders for tractors
  • Bigger cultivators and planters/seeders
  • Self-propelled sprayer and fertilizer spreader
  • More John Deere and Case equipment
  • Ability to place buildings and sheds
  • Chainsaw and other landscaping tools
  • Round baler
  • Larger plow and subsoiler options
  • Grain cart
  • Bigger tractors like the 9RX
  • Horns for vehicles
  • Field contracts
  • Vehicle leasing
  • Government loans
  • Ability to buy/sell factories and fields
  • Ability to move building locations

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Farming Simulator 20

One-time3
  • 200'000 Coins$0.99
  • 500'000 Coins$1.99
  • 1'000'000 Coins$2.99
10 purchases

Farming Simulator 23 Mobile

One-time10
  • 200'000 Coins$0.99
  • Case IH Speed-Tiller$0.99
  • Amazone CITAN 15001-C$0.99
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  • KINZE 3665 Blue Drive$0.99
  • Mack Trucks Black Anthem 6x4$1.99
  • 500'000 Coins$1.99
  • John Deere 8R 410$1.99
  • Versatile 4WD 620$1.99
  • 1'000'000 Coins$2.99
  • ClaasLexion8900+ConvioFlex1380$2.99

Questions

Is Farming Simulator 20 free?
Farming Simulator 20 costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Farming Simulator 23 Mobile free?
Farming Simulator 23 Mobile costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Farming Simulator 20 or Farming Simulator 23 Mobile?
Farming Simulator 20 is rated higher. Farming Simulator 20 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8.9K ratings, while Farming Simulator 23 Mobile averages 4.3 from 2.2K ratings.
Do Farming Simulator 20 or Farming Simulator 23 Mobile have ads?
Neither Farming Simulator 20 nor Farming Simulator 23 Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Farming Simulator 20 or Farming Simulator 23 Mobile?
Farming Simulator 20 ships an update every 2 months, and Farming Simulator 23 Mobile every 2 months. Most recently, Farming Simulator 20 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Farming Simulator 23 Mobile on October 30, 2026.
Which is more popular, Farming Simulator 20 or Farming Simulator 23 Mobile?
Farming Simulator 20 currently peaks at #27 in the App Store charts, and Farming Simulator 23 Mobile at #78. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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