Farming Simulator 20 vs Hay Day

How do Farming Simulator 20 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.

	Farming Simulator 20	Hay Day
Genre	Family	Family
Price	Paid	Free
Difficulty	hard	easy
Ad intensity	none	low
In-app-purchase pressure	medium	medium
Typical session	long	variable
Rating	4.4 / 5	4.7 / 5
Ratings count	8,841	647,285
Reviews say	What players like Excellent graphics and visual detail Over 100 authentic branded vehicles and machinery Multiple crops and livestock to manage Common complaints Steep difficulty curve makes early money grinding tedious In-app coin purchases not crediting properly for some players Game crashes and performance issues on some devices	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

Farming Simulator 20 — Manage and expand a realistic farm across North America using authentic machinery and livestock. (rated hard difficulty, none 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.