# Chips Factory! vs Scrapyard Magnate

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chips Factory! | Scrapyard Magnate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chips-factory/id6471236077/reviews) | **[4.6 (108 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrapyard-magnate-simulation/id6499314112/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **108** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 258 MB | 244 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 12+ |
| Developer | [Joygame Oyun ve Teknoloji A.S.](https://appshunter.io/developer/901841344) | [ONIGIRI GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743157578) |

## What reviewers say

### Chips Factory!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chips-factory/id6471236077)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad skip tickets | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Money Profit Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bundle | $8.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $11.99 | one-time |


### Scrapyard Magnate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrapyard-magnate-simulation/id6499314112)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AD SKIP TICKET10 | $1.99 | one-time |
| AD SKIP TICKET20 | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| FUND MANAGER | $3.99 | one-time |
| AD SKIP TICKET35 | $6.99 | one-time |
| FUND CEO | $7.99 | one-time |
| ADS FREE PACK | $9.99 | one-time |
| AD SKIP TICKET 60 | $12.99 | one-time |
| VIP PACK | $19.99 | one-time |
| AD SKIP TICKET90 | $19.99 | one-time |
| AD SKIP TICKET260 | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*