# Police Station IDLE vs Backyard Master

Police Station IDLE and Backyard Master both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 52% of Backyard Master's written reviews are positive against 21% of Police Station IDLE's. Backyard Master also leads on ratings volume (63K vs 10K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Police Station IDLE sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Backyard Master 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 — 4.5 for Police Station IDLE against 4.6 for Backyard Master. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backyard Master has 63K ratings behind it against 10K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 21% of Police Station IDLE's written reviews are positive against 52% of Backyard Master's.

Police Station IDLE ships an update every 3 weeks, Backyard Master every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Police Station IDLE | Backyard Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/police-station-idle/id1633476381/reviews) | **[4.6 (63K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-master/id6471408981/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10K | **63K** |
| Positive reviews | 20.7% of reviews | **52.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 391 MB | 320 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SEKGAMES Oyun Yazilim Teknoloji ve Pazarlama Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526873002) | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) |

## What reviewers say

### Police Station IDLE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/police-station-idle/id1633476381)

Manage your own police station, from rookie cop to law enforcement tycoon. Upgrade facilities, recruit officers, and expand your empire across multiple locations.  Experience thrilling time-management gameplay as you ensure justice and safety.

**Highlights:** Manage police station operations, Upgrade facilities and recruit officers, Expand to multiple station locations, Enhance officer and facility speed, Resource management for profit, Strategic station layout design

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 Diamonds | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tickets Small Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50 Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Big Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| 90 Diamonds | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads & Tickets | $8.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Fund Pass Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 💡 Interesting concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔋 Offline earnings issues
- 💰 Expensive ad-free version

**Reported bugs**

- Game getting stuck on loading screen
- Characters getting stuck in place
- Progress/levels resetting unexpectedly
- Upgrades not working as intended

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Ability to save progress
- Better map/navigation system
- Improved car capacity upgrades


### Backyard Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-master/id6471408981)

Design and beautify your dream backyard with a variety of tools and decorative options. Create lush lawns, unique gardens, and enchanting outdoor spaces with intuitive controls.

**Highlights:** Backyard beautification, Lawn and garden design, Creative decoration, Intuitive controls, Diverse landscaping tasks

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold Handful | $1.99 | one-time |
| Crafted Vault | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gold Stack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Basic Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Premium Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold Heap | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold Bag | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Video Coupon Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |
| Gold Chest | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and relaxing game
- 👍 Great graphics and visuals
- 💡 Unique and engaging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- ⏱️ Repetitive and tedious tasks
- 📢 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and not allowing progress
- Inability to collect all rewards after completing challenges
- Inconsistent performance and loading issues

**Requested features**

- More houses and levels to renovate
- Ability to upgrade tools and equipment
- More variety in tasks and activities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Police Station IDLE free?

Police Station IDLE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Backyard Master free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Police Station IDLE or Backyard Master?

Backyard Master is rated higher. Police Station IDLE averages 4.5 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Backyard Master averages 4.6 from 63K ratings.

### Do Police Station IDLE or Backyard Master have ads?

Both Police Station IDLE and Backyard Master show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Police Station IDLE or Backyard Master?

Police Station IDLE ships an update every 3 weeks, and Backyard Master every 4 weeks. Most recently, Police Station IDLE was updated on November 6, 2026 and Backyard Master on November 6, 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.*