# FarmForever vs Archmage Idle

The clearest difference is ads: FarmForever at none against Archmage Idle's shown. FarmForever also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Archmage Idle's advantage is ratings volume (74 vs 2) and chart position (#85 vs unranked). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FarmForever sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Archmage Idle sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for FarmForever against 4.5 for Archmage Idle. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Archmage Idle has 74 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | FarmForever | Archmage Idle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/farmforever-cozy-farm-sim/id6762523467/reviews) | **[4.5 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archmage-idle/id6771789648/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **74** |
| Positive reviews | — | 77.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#85** |
| Size | 318 MB | 379 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joseph Casey Kinsey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838460904) | [TopCog LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/936969300) |

## What reviewers say

### FarmForever

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/farmforever-cozy-farm-sim/id6762523467)

Experience a full year of farming in just three minutes in this cozy simulation. Cultivate crops, manage your farm's growth, and choose between manual or automated gameplay at your own pace. Perfect for quick sessions or extended play.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced seasonal cycles, Tap-to-farm tractor controls, Expandable farm plots, Automated farm management options, Crop variety and upgrades, Contract fulfillment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stars - Handful | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stars - Pocketful | $2.99 | one-time |
| Stars - Sack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Stars - Crate | $9.99 | one-time |


### Archmage Idle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archmage-idle/id6771789648)

**Currently charting:** #85 Top Free · Role Playing (US App Store)

An idle RPG where you train skills and recruit wizards to conquer foes. Your skills directly impact combat and resource management, with unique abilities like Chronomancy and Diplomacy tying everything together. Collect items and manage resources while your guild works offline.

**Highlights:** Interconnected skill system, Recruit and train wizards, Elemental hex map combat, Resource management (Runecrafting, Alchemy, Mercantile), Offline guild progression, Item collection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Time Warp | $0.99 | one-time |
| VIP 1 - Apprentice Patron | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads + XP Boost | $4.99 | one-time |
| VIP 2 - Adept Patron | $4.99 | one-time |
| Animus Augment | $9.99 | one-time |
| Time Warp x10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| VIP 3 - Mage Patron | $9.99 | one-time |
| VIP 4 - Grandmage Patron | $14.99 | one-time |
| VIP 5 - Archmage Patron | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FarmForever free?

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

### Is Archmage Idle free?

Archmage Idle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FarmForever or Archmage Idle?

Archmage Idle is rated higher. FarmForever averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Archmage Idle averages 4.5 from 74 ratings.

### Do FarmForever or Archmage Idle have ads?

Archmage Idle shows ads; FarmForever does not.

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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.*