Big Farm Homestead vs Hay Day

How do Big Farm Homestead and Hay Day compare on difficulty, ad pressure, in-app-purchase pressure and what real reviewers say? A side-by-side look, grounded in App Store data.

	Big Farm Homestead	Hay Day
Genre	Family	Family
Price	Free	Free
Difficulty	medium	easy
Ad intensity	low	low
In-app-purchase pressure	high	medium
Typical session	variable	variable
Rating	4.7 / 5	4.7 / 5
Ratings count	2,792	647,285
Reviews say	What players like No intrusive ads or puzzles blocking gameplay Beautiful graphics and charming farm aesthetic Peaceful gameplay loop with crops, animals, and building Common complaints Severe loading bugs (stalls at 46%) prevent game access Progression throttled by timers and paywalls Game freezes and crashes frequently	What players like Long-term engagement (players report 9-10+ years) Creative freedom and farm customization Frequent meaningful updates Common complaints App crashes and won't load (especially iPad) Account theft/security issues not resolved by support Accidental diamond purchases too easy

Big Farm Homestead — A relaxing farming sim where you restore Midwestern farms and uncover a mystery while managing crops, animals, and resources—but beware the technical issues and slow progression. (rated medium difficulty, low ad pressure) Hay Day — Build and decorate your dream farm, trade with neighbors, and grow your tycoon empire through crops, animals, and crafting. (rated easy difficulty, low ad pressure)

Data: Apple App Store, as of 2026-08-24. Last updated 2026-08-24.