# Farming Simulator 14 vs Farming Simulator 16

The clearest difference is ads: Farming Simulator 14 at none against Farming Simulator 16's shown. Farming Simulator 14 also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.6). Farming Simulator 16's advantage is chart position (#161 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Farming Simulator 14 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Farming Simulator 16 sells 3 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 — 4.1 for Farming Simulator 14 against 4.2 for Farming Simulator 16. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.8K and 4.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Farming Simulator 14's written reviews are positive against 62% of Farming Simulator 16's.

Farming Simulator 14 ships an update every 2 months, Farming Simulator 16 monthly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Farming Simulator 14 | Farming Simulator 16 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/farming-simulator-14/id738717933/reviews) | **[4.2 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/farming-simulator-16/id992051355/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.8K | **4.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **69.7% of reviews** | 61.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#161** |
| Size | 135 MB | 207 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GIANTS Software GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/502494443) | [GIANTS Software GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/502494443) |

## What reviewers say

### Farming Simulator 14

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/farming-simulator-14/id738717933)

Manage your own farm, operate realistic machinery, and grow crops in a dynamic open world. Experience a refined agricultural career with a wide array of authentic equipment and engage in local multiplayer to share the farming experience.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D graphics and UI, Authentic farm machinery, Open world farming, Local multiplayer mode, Crop planting and selling, Animal husbandry and milk sales, AI assistants for tasks

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 250'000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Deutz-Fahr 7250 Agrotron TTV | $0.99 | one-time |
| Horsch Maestro 12SW | $0.99 | one-time |
| Kuhn PZ 9600 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Krone ZX 550 GD | $0.99 | one-time |
| Case Magnum 340 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Amazone Condor 15001 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 750'000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Case IH Axial-Flow 9230 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1'500'000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great graphics
- 👍 Nostalgic and addictive
- 🚜 Realistic farming simulation
- 💡 Multiplayer functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Locked equipment behind paywall
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🚜 Slow vehicle speeds
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and control

**Reported bugs**

- Crops not growing properly
- Vehicles getting stuck on objects
- Multiplayer connectivity issues
- Screen rotation problems
- Purchased items not saving

**Requested features**

- More vehicles and equipment options
- Ability to exit vehicles and walk around
- Faster crop growth and harvesting
- Larger field sizes
- More livestock and crop variety


### Farming Simulator 16

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/farming-simulator-16/id992051355)

**Currently charting:** #161 Top Free · Family (US App Store)

Experience realistic farming in an open world. Grow crops, raise livestock, and manage your land with a vast array of authentic machinery. Expand your farm and sell your produce in a dynamic market.

**Highlights:** Manage realistic farm operations, Plant, grow, harvest, and sell five crops, Raise cows and sheep, Operate massive agricultural machinery, Dynamic market for selling produce, Forestry operations, Local multiplayer mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200'000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500'000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1'000'000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Farming Simulator 14 free?

Farming Simulator 14 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Farming Simulator 16 free?

Farming Simulator 16 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Farming Simulator 14 or Farming Simulator 16?

Farming Simulator 16 is rated higher. Farming Simulator 14 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Farming Simulator 16 averages 4.2 from 4.2K ratings.

### Do Farming Simulator 14 or Farming Simulator 16 have ads?

Farming Simulator 16 shows ads; Farming Simulator 14 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Farming Simulator 14 or Farming Simulator 16?

Farming Simulator 14 ships an update every 2 months, and Farming Simulator 16 monthly. Most recently, Farming Simulator 14 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Farming Simulator 16 on November 1, 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.*