Comparison

Oh Farm vs The Fallow

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

Head to head
About

Oh Farm

Features
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Experience a farm game that feels alive, responding dynamically to your day in the field. The nightly Journal acts as a diary: after a bustling harvest, your journal might burst with excited energy or show your exhaustion. A quiet afternoon spent in the rain or resting adopts a poetic or reflective tone. It even captures the skeptical tension of a farmer waiting for the first sprout to break the surface. WEATHER THE STORM Feel the shift in the air. A heatwave doesn't just scorch the sky — it sets your crops back and can kill the most vulnerable plants outright. A sudden rain offers a moment of reflective stillness and natural relief for your thirsty soil. Manage your farm through sun, rain, and heatwave, and your nightly journal will remember every moment in a poetic diary. CHEF ORDERS When you harvest that perfect crop, one of the valley's chefs may come calling. Chef Margot, Chef Olivier, Chef Beatriz, and others don't just buy your produce — they notice the quality. Fulfill a chef's order before the deadline and earn double price for your harvest!. Miss it, and they'll understand farming is not easy. Every order is a challenge tied to the crop you need to grow — sunflowers take longer, so plan ahead. OPPORTUNITY EVENTS The valley is full of possibilities. A traveling merchant might offer to tour your working farm, and pay you! The community seed swap needs a host. A local sustainability fund is watching your composting habits. These Opportunity Events appear as you grow, offering gold or eco rewards in exchange for a pledge — a short commitment to farm a certain way for a few days. The Farm Helpers cheer you on every time you take one on. THE FARM HELPERS You aren't alone in the valley. A group of dedicated Farm Helpers watche your techniques. They don't just help — they learn from you. As they see you weave your lavender borders, manage your companion planting, and take on community pledges, they grow alongside you, reflecting your wisdom back into the land. HOW TO PLAY Tap Seeds for the list of seeds you can plant. Pick one and pick a tile to grow on. Water the tile, then Rest and see what unfolds. You manage a dynamic grid where every crop undergoes a three-stage lifecycle — from delicate seedling to harvest maturity — influenced by a weather system that swings from nourishing rain to punishing heatwaves. Watch your Eco-Score grow, driven by your commitment to composting and soil health. By mastering the Companion Bonus — pairing compatible species like Garlic and Strawberry — you create a self-sustaining ecosystem that unlocks rare seeds and colorful crop cards in your Collection. AESTHETICS MEET STRATEGY In Oh Farm, you aren't just planting crops — you are composing a landscape on a living canvas. - The Floral Frame: Use the deep purples of Lavender and the rich reds of Strawberries to create living borders that define your space. - Patterned Growth: Arrange your peppers and greens in geometric rows or swirling mosaics. The game doesn't just store your data — it recognizes your artistry. - Strategic Harmony: Master the Companion Bonus. Planting specific pairs doesn't just look beautiful — it boosts your Eco-Score and unlocks rare, heirloom seeds. A NARRATIVE POWERED BY YOU --------------------------- Behind the scenes, what sets Oh Farm apart is our dedication to using the latest in Apple coding. By blending developer craft with your phone's Apple Intelligence, we've turned your daily chores into a unique farmer's memoir. Complete on-device privacy. The code analyzes your layout — recognizing your specific patterns and busiest days — to write a one-of-a-kind nightly journal. This isn't just a generic log; it's a collaboration between your creativity and next-generation technology, ensuring that no two farmers ever tell the same story.

About

The Fallow

Engage in a top-down survival experience focused on farming, crafting, and exploration in a calm yet perilous open world. Build your base, manage resources, and discover new areas at your own pace. This early access game offers continuous updates and improvements.

Highlights
  • Open world survival
  • Farming and animal care
  • Extensive crafting system
  • Base building and land protection
  • Resource management
  • Exploration with horses
  • NPC interaction and trading
Features
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Survive, build, and explore in a calm but dangerous open world. The Fallow is a top-down survival game focused on farming, crafting, exploration, and long-term progression. Play in vertical or landscape mode. This is an early access game with frequent updates, new features, and ongoing improvements. Core Features • Open world survival gameplay • Farming, animals, and resource management • Crafting system with weapons, tools, and gear • Base building and land protection • Hunger, thirst, health, and survival systems • Ride horses and explore new areas • NPCs, merchants, and trading • Day and night cycle with dynamic atmosphere and music • Light enemies including zombies, skeletons, and creatures Gameplay Experience a relaxing survival game with a calm tone and moments of danger. Build your land, grow food, care for animals, and explore at your own pace while managing your survival needs. Early Access The Fallow is actively being developed. • Regular updates • New systems and content coming • Continuous improvements based on feedback Start early, build your world, and grow with the game as it expands.

Screenshots

Oh Farm4 screens
The Fallow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: The Fallow at daily against Oh Farm's every 4 weeks. The Fallow also leads on price ($0.99 vs $1.99) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On 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

Oh Farm costs $1.99 and The Fallow $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Oh Farm ships an update every 4 weeks, The Fallow daily. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Oh Farm versus The Fallow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOh FarmThe Fallow
Price$1.99$0.99 — better
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB566 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoger SchmidtLuis Dalmasy

In-app purchases

None

Oh Farm

No in-app purchases

None

The Fallow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Oh Farm free?
Oh Farm costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Fallow free?
The Fallow costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Oh Farm or The Fallow have ads?
Neither Oh Farm nor The Fallow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Oh Farm or The Fallow?
Oh Farm ships an update every 4 weeks, and The Fallow daily. Most recently, Oh Farm was updated on October 20, 2026 and The Fallow on October 8, 2026.

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