Comparison

Factory Settings vs Sim & Sams

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

Gadgets free indoor play areas

Free

🎬 Entertainment

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About

Factory Settings

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Factory Settings allows you to access a whole new dimension to Factory International’s space. Choose a lens and step into a playful world of virtual experiences created by artists. Each artwork taps into both physical and virtual elements. Factory Settings is a platform for interactive encounters – offering fresh perspectives on our productions, providing a new way to explore our building and inviting you to become part of the artwork.

About

Sim & Sams

Features

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Sim and Sam’s is an Indoor Gadget Free Play Area and Party Zone. With our exciting play zones, thrilling activities, and unforgettable parties, we create a world of fun-filled adventures for children. Whether it’s a birthday celebration or a day of play, our dedicated team ensures every moment is filled with joy and laughter. Step into our magical world and let your kids’ dreams soar only at Sim and Sam’s!

Screenshots

Factory Settings4 screens

Sim & Sams4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Factory Settings at weekly against Sim & Sams's every 5 months. Sim & Sams's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Factory Settings ships an update weekly, Sim & Sams every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on May 19, 2026 and April 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

Factory Settings versus Sim & Sams: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Factory Settings	Sim & Sams
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Weekly — better	Every 5 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	15.6	13.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	71 MB	26 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Manchester International Festival	Om Saini

In-app purchases

None

Factory Settings

No in-app purchases

None

Sim & Sams

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Factory Settings free?

Factory Settings is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Sim & Sams free?

Sim & Sams is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Factory Settings or Sim & Sams have ads?

Neither Factory Settings nor Sim & Sams shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Factory Settings or Sim & Sams?

Factory Settings ships an update weekly, and Sim & Sams every 5 months. Most recently, Factory Settings was updated on May 19, 2026 and Sim & Sams on April 23, 2026.

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