# Forest Fables vs Tiny Farm

The clearest difference is rating: Forest Fables at 4.8 against Tiny Farm's 4.6. Forest Fables also leads on ratings volume (1.7K vs 123). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Forest Fables sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Tiny Farm sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Forest Fables holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Forest Fables has 1.7K ratings behind it against 123, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Forest Fables's written reviews are positive against 63% of Tiny Farm's.

Forest Fables ships an update fortnightly, Tiny Farm weekly. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Forest Fables | Tiny Farm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forest-fables-cozy-pixel-sim/id6478765308/reviews)** | [4.6 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-farm-remastered/id6502890270/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 123 |
| Positive reviews | **66.1% of reviews** | 62.6% 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 | 218 MB | 1.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Dot Dot Fire UK Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706478121) | [Highbrow](https://appshunter.io/developer/415443001) |

## What reviewers say

### Forest Fables

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forest-fables-cozy-pixel-sim/id6478765308)

Befriend 23 unique animal villagers and help them with heartfelt quests in a charming pixel-art world. Restore joy to the forest through gentle choices, building friendships, and discovering hidden stories. This cozy life simulation RPG offers a relaxing experience focused on emotional connection and self-discovery.

**Highlights:** Befriend 23 animal villagers, Complete heartfelt quests, Restore joy to the forest, Build deep friendships, Unlock new areas and stories, Decorate and customize home, Engage in mini-games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Instant Energy Boost | $0.99 | one-time |
| Set of Explorer's Keys | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cozy Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ad-Free 7 Days | $2.99 | one-time |
| Batch of Explorer's Keys | $2.99 | one-time |
| Traveller's Welcome Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Explorer's Essentials Set | $5.99 | one-time |
| Collection of Explorer's Keys | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ad-Free 30 Days | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ad-Free Forever (Promotion) | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Super cute
- 🎨 Amazing art style
- 💰 Informative about finances
- 👍 Cozy and charming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Expensive in-app purchases
- ⏱️ Slow progression
- 🤖 Repetitive gameplay
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with oven and checklist
- Freezing at savings bank
- Unable to exit certain screens
- Walking movement issues

**Requested features**

- More quests and content to do
- Character customization
- Ability to turn off music
- Cloud save option
- Interaction with other players


### Tiny Farm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-farm-remastered/id6502890270)

Build and manage your dream farm, collecting cute animals and growing crops. Decorate your land, complete missions, and cooperate with friends in this relaxing simulation game.

**Highlights:** Collect and raise cute animals, Grow and sell crops, Decorate your farm, Complete special missions and events, Cooperative gameplay with friends, Customize background and weather

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ads Free Pass | $4.99 | per month |
| Ben's package just once | $0.99 | one-time |
| commemorating the launch | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Hatch Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ultra cheap Special Package 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Candy Package 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Candle Dig Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ultra cheap Special Package 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Crop Package 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Crop Package 3 | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Remastered version of a classic game
- 👍 Nostalgic and adorable farm experience
- 👍 Enjoyable and addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (freezing, login issues, connection problems)
- 🐛 Limited functionality (e.g. inability to nickname animals)

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes during tutorial and quests
- Connection issues causing app to restart
- Mastery points not increasing as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to nickname animals
- Animal customization and accessories
- Unique animal breeding and personalities
- Bring back Derby Days game


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Forest Fables free?

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

### Is Tiny Farm free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Forest Fables or Tiny Farm?

Forest Fables is rated higher. Forest Fables averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Tiny Farm averages 4.6 from 123 ratings.

### Do Forest Fables or Tiny Farm have ads?

Both Forest Fables and Tiny Farm show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Forest Fables or Tiny Farm?

Forest Fables ships an update fortnightly, and Tiny Farm weekly. Most recently, Forest Fables was updated on November 8, 2026 and Tiny Farm on November 8, 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.*