# Farming Simulator 16 vs Farming Simulator 20

The clearest difference is price: Farming Simulator 16 at Free against Farming Simulator 20's $4.99. Farming Simulator 20's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#32 vs #178). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Farming Simulator 16 is free to download; Farming Simulator 20 costs $4.99 up front. Farming Simulator 16 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Farming Simulator 20 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Farming Simulator 20 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.2K and 8.9K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Farming Simulator 16's written reviews are positive against 68% of Farming Simulator 20's.

Farming Simulator 16 ships an update monthly, Farming Simulator 20 every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Farming Simulator 16 | Farming Simulator 20 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/farming-simulator-16/id992051355/reviews) | **[4.4 (8.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/farming-simulator-20/id1478611992/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4.2K | **8.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 61.8% of reviews | **67.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #178 | **#32** |
| Size | 207 MB | 693 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| 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 16

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

**Currently charting:** #178 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 |


### Farming Simulator 20

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/farming-simulator-20/id1478611992)

**Currently charting:** #32 Top Paid · Family, #125 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

Experience the life of a farmer by cultivating crops, raising livestock, and exploring a new North American environment. Operate over 100 realistic vehicles and tools from leading brands, sell your produce in a dynamic market, and expand your farm. New features include horses for exploration and crops like cotton and oats.

**Highlights:** Operate over 100 realistic vehicles and tools, Plant and harvest diverse crops, Tend to cows, sheep, and pigs, Ride horses to explore the farm, New North American environment, Cockpit view for realistic driving

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

**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 |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent graphics
- 👍 Realistic farming experience
- 🐎 Enjoyable horse riding feature
- 🌳 Detailed terrain with hills and vegetation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs need to be addressed
- 🔍 Limited equipment selection compared to previous versions
- 🚜 Expensive machinery compared to profits
- 🕰️ Slow progression and difficulty earning money
- 🚧 Restricted map with no ability to expand or customize

**Reported bugs**

- Vehicles getting stuck or flipping over
- Graphical glitches causing terrain to turn grey
- Saved game data being lost or corrupted
- Inability to properly unload bales and other cargo

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- Front loaders and attachments for tractors
- More customization options for vehicles
- Ability to build sheds, barns, and other structures
- Logging and forestry equipment


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Farming Simulator 16 free?

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

### Is Farming Simulator 20 free?

Farming Simulator 20 costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Farming Simulator 16 or Farming Simulator 20?

Farming Simulator 20 is rated higher. Farming Simulator 16 averages 4.2 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while Farming Simulator 20 averages 4.4 from 8.9K ratings.

### Do Farming Simulator 16 or Farming Simulator 20 have ads?

Farming Simulator 16 shows ads; Farming Simulator 20 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Farming Simulator 16 or Farming Simulator 20?

Farming Simulator 16 ships an update monthly, and Farming Simulator 20 every 2 months. Most recently, Farming Simulator 16 was updated on November 11, 2026 and Farming Simulator 20 on November 11, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Farming Simulator 16 or Farming Simulator 20?

Farming Simulator 16 currently peaks at #178 in the App Store charts, and Farming Simulator 20 at #32. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*