# Chips Factory! vs Idle Train Manager

The clearest difference is rating: Idle Train Manager at 4.6 against Chips Factory!'s 4.0. Idle Train Manager also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). Chips Factory!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chips Factory! sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Idle Train Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

Idle Train Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Train Manager has 213 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

Chips Factory! ships an update every 7 months, Idle Train Manager every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chips Factory! | Idle Train Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chips-factory/id6471236077/reviews) | **[4.6 (213 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-train-manager/id6503283644/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **213** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 258 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joygame Oyun ve Teknoloji A.S.](https://appshunter.io/developer/901841344) | [YALP GAMES LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1734473116) |

## 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 |


### Idle Train Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-train-manager/id6503283644)

Manage a bustling train empire in this arcade idle game. Start with a single locomotive, upgrade carriages, serve passengers, and expand your routes to build the most prestigious train empire.

**Highlights:** Expand train with new carriages, Upgrade dining and sleeping cars, Manage luggage and passenger needs, Customize train appearance, Expand route map to new destinations, Upgrade engines and hire staff, Navigate dynamic events

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chips Factory! free?

Chips Factory! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Idle Train Manager free?

Idle Train Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Chips Factory! or Idle Train Manager?

Idle Train Manager is rated higher. Chips Factory! averages 4.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Idle Train Manager averages 4.6 from 213 ratings.

### Do Chips Factory! or Idle Train Manager have ads?

Idle Train Manager shows ads; Chips Factory! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Chips Factory! or Idle Train Manager?

Chips Factory! ships an update every 7 months, and Idle Train Manager every 2 months. Most recently, Chips Factory! was updated on October 24, 2026 and Idle Train Manager on October 27, 2026.

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