# Tractor Pull vs Ice Fishing Derby

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tractor Pull at every 5 weeks against Ice Fishing Derby's every 7 months. Tractor Pull also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (23K vs 379). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tractor Pull sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Ice Fishing Derby sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tractor Pull holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tractor Pull has 23K ratings behind it against 379, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 97% of Tractor Pull's written reviews are positive against 78% of Ice Fishing Derby's.

Tractor Pull ships an update every 5 weeks, Ice Fishing Derby every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tractor Pull | Ice Fishing Derby |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tractor-pull/id575946481/reviews)** | [4.4 (379 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ice-fishing-derby/id932395061/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 379 |
| Positive reviews | **96.9% of reviews** | 78.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 112 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Antithesis Design, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/575946484) | [Pishtech LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/502142612) |

## What reviewers say

### Tractor Pull

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tractor-pull/id575946481)

Experience the thrill of tractor pulling! Hook up, rev your engine, and unleash the power to drag a sled over 300 feet. Earn cash to upgrade your tractor, master race classes, and compete in tournaments and tug-of-war events.

**Highlights:** Hook tractor to sled, Rev engine and drop clutch, Drag sled over 300 feet, Earn cash for upgrades, Master race classes, Compete in tournaments, Play against friends

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock access to Lawn class | $0.99 | one-time |
| Get $20,000 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock access to the ATV Class | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock access to the Heavy Duty class | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock access to the Truck class | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock access to the Turbine class | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock access to Large 4WD Trucks | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock access to more modified tractors | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 3 Tractor Classes | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun
- 👍 Best game
- 👍 Awesome game
- 👍 Great game
- 👍 Love the game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🐛 Buggy
- 🔋 High engine blow-up rate
- 🔋 Expensive upgrades

**Reported bugs**

- Losing money after winning
- Ads covering the screen during gameplay
- Incorrect reward amounts

**Requested features**

- More vehicle customization options
- Wider selection of vehicles
- Improved graphics
- More realistic physics
- Ability to sell vehicles


### Ice Fishing Derby

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ice-fishing-derby/id932395061)

Compete in a five-day ice fishing tournament where the weather gets progressively colder. Manage your resources, upgrade your gear, and catch various fish species to earn cash. Survive the harsh conditions and outsmart other anglers to become the champion.

**Highlights:** Five-day fishing tournament, Progressively colder weather, Bait shop for tackle, Catch various fish species, Cash rewards at weigh-in, Gear upgrades (shelter, heater, sonar), Trade with other fishermen

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all items in bait shop | $1.49 | one-time |
| Unlock all store items, start each tournament with $100 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all store items, start each tournament with $300 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all store items, start each tournament with $1000 | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎣 Great ice fishing game
- 🕹️ Fun and simple gameplay
- 👍 Charming atmosphere and dialogue
- 🕰️ Enjoyable time-killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 💰 Paywall for better equipment
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay after a while
- ❄️ Heater mechanic not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashing when continuing past day 2
- No sound despite volume being turned up
- Inability to start a new game

**Requested features**

- More fish species to catch
- Ability to choose fishing locations
- Multiplayer or competitive modes
- Infinite or extended gameplay mode
- Graphical and content updates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tractor Pull free?

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

### Is Ice Fishing Derby free?

Ice Fishing Derby is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tractor Pull or Ice Fishing Derby?

Tractor Pull is rated higher. Tractor Pull averages 4.7 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Ice Fishing Derby averages 4.4 from 379 ratings.

### Do Tractor Pull or Ice Fishing Derby have ads?

Neither Tractor Pull nor Ice Fishing Derby shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tractor Pull or Ice Fishing Derby?

Tractor Pull ships an update every 5 weeks, and Ice Fishing Derby every 7 months. Most recently, Tractor Pull was updated on October 30, 2026 and Ice Fishing Derby on October 29, 2026.

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