# Critical vs Factory Control Inc.

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Factory Control Inc. at 86% against Critical's 18%. Factory Control Inc. also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.4) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Critical's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Critical sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Factory Control Inc. sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Factory Control Inc. holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 147 and 211 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Critical's written reviews are positive against 86% of Factory Control Inc.'s.

Critical ships an update fortnightly, Factory Control Inc. weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Critical | Factory Control Inc. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (147 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/critical-incremental-reactor/id6446354857/reviews) | **[4.6 (211 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/factory-control-inc/id6449770733/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 147 | **211** |
| Positive reviews | 18.2% of reviews | **85.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 99 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WaffleStack Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523413949) | [mukesh patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1291766349) |

## What reviewers say

### Critical

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/critical-incremental-reactor/id6446354857)

Manage a reactor to prevent it from becoming critical by delivering water. Earn money over time to unlock permanent upgrades and improve your survival capabilities. Invest wisely to extend your runs and uncover secrets.

**Highlights:** Reactor management, Incremental income generation, Permanent upgrades, Research and secrets, Survival gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove All Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| 225 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| New Player Sale | $14.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gems | $14.99 | one-time |
| 800 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Gems | $39.99 | one-time |


### Factory Control Inc.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/factory-control-inc/id6449770733)

Design and build complex production lines, manage resources, and trade goods to become the top factory owner. Research new technologies and optimize your assembly lines for maximum efficiency and profit.

**Highlights:** Design production lines, Produce and sell goods, Manage raw materials, Research new items and buildings, Optimize assembly lines, Copy-paste building function

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads. | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Critical free?

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

### Is Factory Control Inc. free?

Factory Control Inc. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Critical or Factory Control Inc.?

Factory Control Inc. is rated higher. Critical averages 4.4 out of 5 from 147 ratings, while Factory Control Inc. averages 4.6 from 211 ratings.

### Do Critical or Factory Control Inc. have ads?

Both Critical and Factory Control Inc. show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Critical or Factory Control Inc.?

Critical ships an update fortnightly, and Factory Control Inc. weekly. Most recently, Critical was updated on November 3, 2026 and Factory Control Inc. on November 3, 2026.

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