# Farming Simulator 20 vs Farming Simulator 23 Mobile

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 chart position (#23 vs #92) and price ($4.99 vs $5.99). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Farming Simulator 20 | Farming Simulator 23 Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $5.99 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (8.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/farming-simulator-20/id1478611992/reviews)** | [4.3 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/farming-simulator-23-mobile/id6444400410/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.9K** | 2.2K |
| Positive reviews | 67.6% of reviews | **69.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#23** | #92 |
| Size | 693 MB | 1.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GIANTS Software GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/502494443) | [GIANTS Software GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/502494443) |

## What reviewers say

### Farming Simulator 20

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/farming-simulator-20/id1478611992)

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Paid · Family, #78 Top Paid · Simulation, #194 Top Grossing · Family (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200'000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500'000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1'000'000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Farming Simulator 23 Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/farming-simulator-23-mobile/id6444400410)

**Currently charting:** #92 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

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

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 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

**Reported bugs**

- AI issues with pathfinding and field coverage
- Frequent crashes and bugs
- Laggy performance on some devices
- Glitches with AI workers
- Disappearing flour production

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More vehicle customization options
- Larger field sizes
- More equipment variety (e.g. plows, seeders, sprayers)
- Ability to take out loans


## Frequently asked 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 9, 2026 and Farming Simulator 23 Mobile on November 7, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Farming Simulator 20 or Farming Simulator 23 Mobile?

Farming Simulator 20 currently peaks at #23 in the App Store charts, and Farming Simulator 23 Mobile at #92. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*