# Egg, Inc. vs Overcrowded

Egg, Inc. and Overcrowded both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of Egg, Inc.'s written reviews are positive against 64% of Overcrowded's. Egg, Inc. also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (563K vs 18K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Egg, Inc. sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Overcrowded sells 11 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 — 4.8 for Egg, Inc. against 4.7 for Overcrowded. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Egg, Inc. has 563K ratings behind it against 18K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Egg, Inc.'s written reviews are positive against 64% of Overcrowded's.

Egg, Inc. ships an update every 11 days, Overcrowded every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Egg, Inc. | Overcrowded |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (563K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/egg-inc/id993492744/reviews)** | [4.7 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overcrowded-tycoon/id1604391006/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **563K** | 18K |
| Positive reviews | **93.2% of reviews** | 63.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#76** | — |
| Size | 125 MB | 423 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Auxbrain, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/302520821) | [ZeptoLab UK Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/450542236) |

## What reviewers say

### Egg, Inc.

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

**Currently charting:** #76 Top Free · Strategy, #82 Top Grossing · Simulation, #93 Top Grossing · Strategy, #161 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


### Overcrowded

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overcrowded-tycoon/id1604391006)

Construct and manage a thrilling theme park, building a variety of rides and attractions. Keep your visitors happy by managing their emotions, providing essential services, and hiring mascots. Expand your park and tackle special event parks for unique challenges and rewards.

**Highlights:** Build diverse attractions, Manage visitor emotions, Provide essential services, Hire park mascots, Expand park size, Manage special event parks

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Helipad | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rollercoaster Ride | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tower | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Space Park Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Builders Hut Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive
- 👍 Cute graphics and polished UI
- 🎨 Customizable park
- 💰 Reasonable monetization, optional ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy AI and pathfinding issues
- 🕰️ Slow progression and long wait times
- 💰 Paywalled rides and features
- 🔍 Difficulty navigating and managing park

**Reported bugs**

- Referral system not working
- Fireworks and event rewards not functioning properly
- Crashes and performance issues on larger parks
- Inconsistent offline income tracking

**Requested features**

- Ability to store/sell decorations and items
- More offline income and passive progression
- Improved leaderboards and social features
- Wider variety of rides and attractions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Egg, Inc. free?

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

### Is Overcrowded free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Egg, Inc. or Overcrowded?

Egg, Inc. is rated higher. Egg, Inc. averages 4.8 out of 5 from 563K ratings, while Overcrowded averages 4.7 from 18K ratings.

### Do Egg, Inc. or Overcrowded have ads?

Both Egg, Inc. and Overcrowded show ads.

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

Egg, Inc. ships an update every 11 days, and Overcrowded every 6 weeks. Most recently, Egg, Inc. was updated on October 28, 2026 and Overcrowded on October 28, 2026.

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