# Virtual Beggar vs Egg, Inc.

The clearest difference is ads: Virtual Beggar at none against Egg, Inc.'s shown. Egg, Inc.'s advantage is ratings volume (560K vs 9.1K) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Virtual Beggar sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Egg, Inc. sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Virtual Beggar against 4.8 for Egg, Inc.. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Egg, Inc. has 560K ratings behind it against 9.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Virtual Beggar's written reviews are positive against 93% of Egg, Inc.'s.

Virtual Beggar ships an update every 5 weeks, Egg, Inc. every 11 days. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Virtual Beggar | Egg, Inc. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (9.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-beggar/id922983045/reviews) | **[4.8 (560K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/egg-inc/id993492744/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9.1K | **560K** |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | **93.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#54** |
| Size | 81 MB | 125 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Treetop Crew Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/851770891) | [Auxbrain, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/302520821) |

## What reviewers say

### Virtual Beggar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-beggar/id922983045)

Tap your screen to earn coins and build a business empire. Invest in companies, customize your lifestyle with new possessions, and collect various items. Compete with friends on leaderboards and restart your journey with enhanced benefits.

**Highlights:** Tap to earn coins, Invest in companies, Customize lifestyle, Collect items, Social leaderboards, Incremental gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 350 Virtual Cards | $0.99 | one-time |
| 125 Virtual Cards | $1.99 | one-time |
| 350 Virtual Cards | $1.99 | one-time |
| 350 Virtual Cards | $2.99 | one-time |
| 350 Virtual Cards | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Motivator Mike | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| 800 Virtual Cards | $7.99 | one-time |
| 800 Virtual Cards | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2250 Virtual Cards | $24.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Virtual Cards | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Amazing game
- 🚀 Addictive and fun
- 💡 Great business simulation
- 🚀 Consistently updated
- 👍 Pixel art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Progress resets/lost
- 🐛 Buggy ad system
- 👎 Predatory in-app purchases
- 👎 Inappropriate chat interactions

**Reported bugs**

- Screens cut off on newer devices
- Timers not working properly
- Purchases not registering correctly

**Requested features**

- Add ability to chat with friends
- Improve virtual card earning
- Add more business/upgrade options
- Faster worker/bus timers
- Introduce new locations/content


### Egg, Inc.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/egg-inc/id993492744)

**Currently charting:** #54 Top Free · Strategy, #68 Top Grossing · Simulation, #83 Top Grossing · Strategy, #132 Top Free · Simulation (US App Store)

Build the most advanced egg farm by hatching chickens, constructing hen houses, and researching new technologies. This incremental simulation game offers a unique blend of casual play and strategic depth, with a focus on resource management and emergent gameplay.

**Highlights:** Hatch chickens and build hen houses, Hire drivers and commission research, Incremental gameplay with simulation elements, Dozens of research items and missions, Nested Prestige system, 3D graphics with pixel perfect UI, Game Center achievements and leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Egg, Inc. ULTRA | $3.99 | per month |
| Egg, Inc. ULTRA Pro | $7.99 | per month |
| Break Open Piggy | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Stacks | $3.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Golden Eggs | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crack open Piggy | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Roll | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pallet of Golden Eggs | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro Permit | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Value Pack | $15.99 | one-time |
| Truckload of Golden Eggs | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🚀 Fast progression in early game
- 🔓 No forced ads, optional ads for rewards
- 💰 Generous with in-game currency (golden eggs)
- 🐓 Cute chicken graphics and animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐢 Slow progression in later stages
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for boosts
- 🤯 Frustrating co-op contracts due to inactive players
- 🔒 Limiting free features like silo capacity
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Drones not registering hits
- Ads not providing expected rewards
- Progress loss after device change or prestige

**Requested features**

- Ability to kick inactive co-op members
- More solo contract options
- Bulk recycling for artifacts
- Increased silo capacity for free players
- Zoom in/out functionality for farm view


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Virtual Beggar free?

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

### Is Egg, Inc. free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Virtual Beggar or Egg, Inc.?

Egg, Inc. is rated higher. Virtual Beggar averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.1K ratings, while Egg, Inc. averages 4.8 from 560K ratings.

### Do Virtual Beggar or Egg, Inc. have ads?

Egg, Inc. shows ads; Virtual Beggar does not.

### Which is updated more often, Virtual Beggar or Egg, Inc.?

Virtual Beggar ships an update every 5 weeks, and Egg, Inc. every 11 days. Most recently, Virtual Beggar was updated on September 27, 2026 and Egg, Inc. on September 27, 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.*