# Choco Factory! vs Beach Apparel

The clearest difference is rating: Beach Apparel at 4.8 against Choco Factory!'s 3.3. Beach Apparel also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (50% vs 33%). Choco Factory!'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Choco Factory! sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Beach Apparel sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Beach Apparel holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beach Apparel has 244 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Choco Factory!'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Beach Apparel's.

Choco Factory! ships an update every 6 weeks, Beach Apparel every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Choco Factory! | Beach Apparel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/choco-factory/id1618399163/reviews) | **[4.8 (244 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beach-apparel/id6479236047/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **244** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 172 MB | 204 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Yso Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/659815325) | [Finalflow](https://appshunter.io/developer/1730661131) |

## What reviewers say

### Choco Factory!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/choco-factory/id1618399163)

Build and manage your own chocolate factory to become the ultimate chocolatier. Expand your operations and create delicious treats.

**Highlights:** Factory management, Chocolatier simulation, Business expansion, Product creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini Money Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Money Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Perma Boost | $3.99 | one-time |
| Giga Money Pack | $3.99 | one-time |


### Beach Apparel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beach-apparel/id6479236047)

Design and manage your own beachside clothing store. Expand your business globally by stocking diverse apparel and hiring skilled employees to satisfy discerning customers and become a fashion icon.

**Highlights:** Create and manage clothing stores, Stock diverse apparel, Hire and manage employees, Expand to global locations, Become a fashion icon

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| gem_pack_1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| gem_pack_2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| gem_pack_3 | $6.99 | one-time |
| remove_ads_pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| gem_pack_4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| premiumpack_1 | $19.99 | one-time |
| gem_pack_5 | $19.99 | one-time |
| gem_pack_6 | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Choco Factory! free?

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

### Is Beach Apparel free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Choco Factory! or Beach Apparel?

Beach Apparel is rated higher. Choco Factory! averages 3.3 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Beach Apparel averages 4.8 from 244 ratings.

### Do Choco Factory! or Beach Apparel have ads?

Both Choco Factory! and Beach Apparel show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Choco Factory! or Beach Apparel?

Choco Factory! ships an update every 6 weeks, and Beach Apparel every 4 days. Most recently, Choco Factory! was updated on October 24, 2026 and Beach Apparel on October 24, 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.*