# Farming Simulator 16 vs Farm Sim 2024

The clearest difference is rating: Farming Simulator 16 at 4.2 against Farm Sim 2024's 3.7. Farming Simulator 16 also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 49%) and chart position (#181 vs unranked). Farm Sim 2024's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Farming Simulator 16 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Farm Sim 2024 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Farming Simulator 16 holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Farming Simulator 16 has 4.2K ratings behind it against 567, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Farming Simulator 16's written reviews are positive against 49% of Farm Sim 2024's.

Farming Simulator 16 ships an update monthly, Farm Sim 2024 weekly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Farming Simulator 16 | Farm Sim 2024 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/farming-simulator-16/id992051355/reviews)** | [3.7 (567 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/farm-sim-2024/id1273216352/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.2K** | 567 |
| Positive reviews | **61.8% of reviews** | 49.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#181** | — |
| Size | 207 MB | 525 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GIANTS Software GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/502494443) | [Alexandru Marusac](https://appshunter.io/developer/639579812) |

## What reviewers say

### Farming Simulator 16

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

**Currently charting:** #181 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 |


### Farm Sim 2024

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/farm-sim-2024/id1273216352)

Experience a realistic farming simulation where you can cultivate crops, manage livestock, and operate a wide range of agricultural machinery. Explore an open world, sell your produce, and grow your farm empire. Test your driving and management skills in this immersive farming game.

**Highlights:** Open world farming, Crop cultivation and harvesting, Animal management, Operate diverse machinery, Realistic driving physics, Dynamic weather and day/night cycle

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get 50,000 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| Get 100,000 Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Get 250,000 Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| Get 250 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Get 500,000 Credits | $5.99 | one-time |
| Get 500 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| Get 300,000 Credits | $8.99 | one-time |
| Get 1,200 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Get 1,000,000 Credits | $10.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🌾 Realistic farming simulation
- 👍 Addictive and fun
- 🌳 Great graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 💰 Expensive vehicles and upgrades
- 🚦 Lack of indicators/blinkers

**Reported bugs**

- Vehicles getting stuck or glitching out
- Fields not registering as planted/harvested
- Crashes and loss of progress
- Automatic mode not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to get out of vehicles and walk around
- More variety of crops and livestock
- Multiplayer mode
- Customizable controls
- Improved map and navigation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Farming Simulator 16 free?

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

### Is Farm Sim 2024 free?

Farm Sim 2024 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Farming Simulator 16 or Farm Sim 2024?

Farming Simulator 16 is rated higher. Farming Simulator 16 averages 4.2 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while Farm Sim 2024 averages 3.7 from 567 ratings.

### Do Farming Simulator 16 or Farm Sim 2024 have ads?

Both Farming Simulator 16 and Farm Sim 2024 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Farming Simulator 16 or Farm Sim 2024?

Farming Simulator 16 ships an update monthly, and Farm Sim 2024 weekly. Most recently, Farming Simulator 16 was updated on November 5, 2026 and Farm Sim 2024 on November 5, 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.*