Review · Gaming & entertainment
Hay Day review
Supercell's farm simulator where you grow crops, raise animals and trade goods with neighbors.
By the DBotMaker research desk · Updated November 11, 2026
- Capabilities (40%)
- 8.5
- Ease of setup (30%)
- 9.2
- Value (30%)
- 8.6
Hay Day is the farming simulator to pick if you want something calm that works on a phone. The App Store listing describes growing crops like wheat and corn that never die, raising chickens, horses and cows, and turning harvests into goods in buildings such as a Bakery, BBQ Grill and Sugar Mill. You sell by truck or steamboat, run a Roadside Shop, and can join or create a neighborhood with up to 30 players who trade and compete in weekly derby events. Its 4.7 out of 5 rating from 655K US ratings is among the best on this list, and the 9+ age rating makes it easier to hand to a child than most rivals. Supercell says the game is free to download and play, but some items, including random items, can be bought, and the listing discloses loot boxes and advertising. Purchases start at $1.99 for a Pile of Diamonds, and a Farm Pass costs $4.99. A network connection is always required, so it is not an offline game.
Who it is for
Relaxed farming fans on phones and tablets
Price
Free to play; in-app purchases start at $1.99 on the US App Store.
Pile of Diamonds $1.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 11, 2026.
Key features
- Grow crops like wheat and corn that never die
- Raise chickens, horses, cows and pets
- Production buildings such as a Bakery, BBQ Grill and Sugar Mill
- Neighborhoods of up to 30 players with weekly derby events
- Fishing Lake, Town and Valley areas to explore
Strengths and weaknesses
- Strength: Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 655K ratings on the US App Store
- Strength: Rated 9+, the most family-friendly farming pick here
- Strength: Crops never die, so missed sessions do not cost progress
- Weakness: A network connection is required
- Weakness: The listing discloses loot boxes and advertising
- Weakness: Download is 861.5 MB on iPhone and iPad
Key facts
- Developer: Supercell
- Price: Free, in-app purchases from $1.99
- App Store rating: 4.7 out of 5, 655K ratings
- Age rating: 9+
- Download size: 861.5 MB
Where it ranks
Hay Day is No. 2 in our Best Free Simulator Games verdict.
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