# Zoopolis vs Mow and Trim

The clearest difference is ads: Mow and Trim at none against Zoopolis's shown. Mow and Trim also leads on ratings volume (20K vs 339). Zoopolis's advantage is review sentiment (31% vs 10%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Zoopolis sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Mow and Trim sells 14 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 — 4.5 for Zoopolis against 4.4 for Mow and Trim. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mow and Trim has 20K ratings behind it against 339, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 31% of Zoopolis's written reviews are positive against 10% of Mow and Trim's.

Zoopolis ships an update every 2 months, Mow and Trim monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zoopolis | Mow and Trim |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (339 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zoopolis-evolution-clicker/id1507180749/reviews)** | [4.4 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mow-and-trim-mowing-simulator/id6473620006/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 339 | **20K** |
| Positive reviews | **30.6% of reviews** | 10.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 180 MB | 673 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Azur Interactive Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1296347323) | [Freeplay LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1232320673) |

## What reviewers say

### Zoopolis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zoopolis-evolution-clicker/id1507180749)

Merge animals to create new creatures and populate diverse islands. Unlock all animals through research and enjoy simple, entertaining gameplay suitable for all ages.

**Highlights:** Merge animals to create new creatures, Unlock animals on various islands, Research animals to discover them all, Travel across multiple themed islands, Simple and entertaining gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold Membership | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Starter pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gems pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gems pack 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Gems pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Great graphics and visual design
- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay mechanics
- 🐾 Cute animal characters and animations
- 🎵 Good background music
- 👨‍👧 Family-friendly entertainment for kids

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 📺 Excessive ads throughout gameplay
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay loop
- ⏱️ Game takes too long to progress
- 🎮 Limited endgame content and progression

**Reported bugs**

- Hamster code not updating or showing as expired
- Hamster icon disappears during gameplay
- Game freezes after entering hamster key code
- App crashes on load (especially on iPhone)
- Game crashes when popping bubbles

**Requested features**

- Add more maps and levels
- Cross-device progress saving/syncing
- Scaling animal monetary values with collection size
- New map: Australia with unique animals
- End-game cutscene and completion celebration


### Mow and Trim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mow-and-trim-mowing-simulator/id6473620006)

Experience the satisfying world of lawn care and farming. Operate various vehicles to cut grass, manage animals, and grow your virtual farm. Upgrade your equipment and explore lush landscapes in this immersive simulator.

**Highlights:** Lawn mowing simulation, Farming and animal care, Vehicle upgrades, Island exploration, Idle farm management, Heavy machinery operation

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 hard | $0.99 | one-time |
| 130 hard | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 6500 soft | $5.99 | one-time |
| Advance Cyber Pack discount | $8.99 | one-time |
| Cyber Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Boost Wide Saw | $9.99 | one-time |
| Boost Infinite Capacity | $9.99 | one-time |
| Boost Movement Speed | $9.99 | one-time |
| Boost Sell Price | $9.99 | one-time |
| 12500 soft | $10.99 | one-time |
| Advance Cyber Pack | $13.99 | one-time |
| 42500 soft | $29.99 | one-time |
| 60000 soft | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Satisfying mowing experience
- 🎨 Enjoyable graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of levels beyond 30
- 📢 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
- 🤔 Misleading content locked behind unattainable levels
- 💰 Expensive to remove ads

**Reported bugs**

- Upgrade functionality issues after certain levels
- Inability to progress past level 30 despite game content suggesting higher levels

**Requested features**

- More levels and content beyond level 30
- Additional customization options for mower and environment
- Ability to spend accumulated in-game currency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zoopolis free?

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

### Is Mow and Trim free?

Mow and Trim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Zoopolis or Mow and Trim?

Zoopolis is rated higher. Zoopolis averages 4.5 out of 5 from 339 ratings, while Mow and Trim averages 4.4 from 20K ratings.

### Do Zoopolis or Mow and Trim have ads?

Zoopolis shows ads; Mow and Trim does not.

### Which is updated more often, Zoopolis or Mow and Trim?

Zoopolis ships an update every 2 months, and Mow and Trim monthly. Most recently, Zoopolis was updated on October 5, 2026 and Mow and Trim on October 20, 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.*