Comparison

Chips Factory! vs Scrapyard Magnate

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

Head to head
About

Chips Factory!

Manage your own chips factory, from hiring staff to expanding your brand nationwide. Upgrade facilities and skills to increase efficiency and satisfy customers. Become the ultimate chips master in this engaging simulation game.

Highlights
  • Factory management simulation
  • Hire and upgrade employees
  • Expand to chain factories
  • Dual production lines
  • Skill and facility upgrades
Features
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This game offers you the chance to become the owner of your own chips factory and manage every aspect, from hiring staff to expanding your store. The objective of the game is to turn your chips factory into a successful franchise that expands nationwide. As you progress in the game, you'll have the opportunity to upgrade your skills and facilities to make your factory management more efficient. Additionally, you can expand your brand by establishing chain factories in every state. To achieve this, you'll need to work hard to satisfy your customers and ensure the smooth operation of your chips factories. Game Features • Simple gameplay. Easy to get started! • Two production lines! Produce different types of chips simultaneously! • Improve your HR skills by hiring employees and upgrading their abilities. • Unlimited expansion! Expand not only your factory but also chain factories in every state! With fast-paced gameplay, simple controls, and limitless growth opportunities, this game is perfect for anyone who enjoys simulation games and wants to experience the thrill of running a successful business. Whether you're an experienced entrepreneur or a beginner, this app will definitely challenge you and provide entertainment! So, if you're ready to start a business, download Chips Please! today and embark on your journey to become the ultimate chips factory master!

About

Scrapyard Magnate

Manage a recycling business by collecting junk, processing it into new products, and selling them to customers. Expand your scrapyard, hire employees, and aim to become the ultimate recycling magnate.

Highlights
  • Junk collection and processing
  • Product crafting and sales
  • Customer interaction and table cleaning
  • Drive-thru customer service
  • Employee hiring for efficiency
  • Scrapyard expansion and development
Features
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Welcome to the world of “Scrapyard Magnate”! In this idle arcade game, you control a player character who collects junk brought in by trucks and processes it in machines to create new products. Sell these newly crafted items to customers and earn money! Game Features: Junk Collection: Collect junk from the trucks and recycle it in the machines! Product Sales: Sell the crafted new products to customers and increase your profits. Customer Interaction: Customers will pack items at the table or create new products. Make sure to clean the tables after they leave. Drive-Thru: Don’t forget to attend to the busy drive-thru customers! Employee Hiring: Use your earnings to hire more employees and boost efficiency! Store Development: Expand your recycling shop and build a vast scrapyard empire! Find treasures in the junk and aim to become the king of the recycling shops! Pursue endless possibilities in “Scrapyard Magnate”! Download now and start your new adventure in the recycling shop! EU / California users can opt-out under GDPR / CCPA. Please respond from the pop-up displayed when starting in the app or within the settings in the app.

Screenshots

Chips Factory!4 screens
Scrapyard Magnate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scrapyard Magnate at 60% against Chips Factory!'s 0%. Scrapyard Magnate also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months). Chips Factory!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Chips Factory! sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Scrapyard Magnate sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scrapyard Magnate holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scrapyard Magnate has 108 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Chips Factory!'s written reviews are positive against 60% of Scrapyard Magnate's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chips Factory! ships an update every 7 months, Scrapyard Magnate monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Chips Factory! versus Scrapyard Magnate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChips Factory!Scrapyard Magnate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (6 ratings)4.6 (108 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6108 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size258 MB244 MB
Age rating+412+
DeveloperJoygame Oyun ve Teknoloji A.S.ONIGIRI GAMES

Customer experience

Chips Factory!

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

Scrapyard Magnate

All ratings108 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral4.6%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Chips Factory!

One-time5
  • Ad skip tickets$1.99
  • No Ads$2.99
  • Money Profit Pack$5.99
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  • Bundle$8.99
  • Premium Pack$11.99
11 purchases

Scrapyard Magnate

One-time11
  • AD SKIP TICKET10$1.99
  • AD SKIP TICKET20$3.99
  • No Ads$3.99
Show 8 more
  • FUND MANAGER$3.99
  • AD SKIP TICKET35$6.99
  • FUND CEO$7.99
  • ADS FREE PACK$9.99
  • AD SKIP TICKET 60$12.99
  • VIP PACK$19.99
  • AD SKIP TICKET90$19.99
  • AD SKIP TICKET260$39.99

Questions

Is Chips Factory! free?
Chips Factory! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scrapyard Magnate free?
Scrapyard Magnate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Chips Factory! or Scrapyard Magnate?
Scrapyard Magnate is rated higher. Chips Factory! averages 4.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Scrapyard Magnate averages 4.6 from 108 ratings.
Do Chips Factory! or Scrapyard Magnate have ads?
Scrapyard Magnate shows ads; Chips Factory! does not.
Which is updated more often, Chips Factory! or Scrapyard Magnate?
Chips Factory! ships an update every 7 months, and Scrapyard Magnate monthly. Most recently, Chips Factory! was updated on October 24, 2026 and Scrapyard Magnate on October 25, 2026.

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