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Clash of Clans vs Hay Day

Clash of Clans 4.8★ · Free + IAP 75
Winner Clash of Clans
Hay Day 4.7★ · Free + IAP 68

Clash of Clans has a slight edge for players seeking a long-term, strategic combat game, despite recent concerns about monetization, while Hay Day is better for those who prefer a relaxing, creative farming simulation.

Full reviews: Clash of Clans · Hay Day

Clash of Clans, a long-standing strategy game, continues to be enjoyed by many for its combat and community, though recent updates and monetization practices have drawn criticism. Hay Day offers a relaxing farming experience, but users report issues with recent updates, technical glitches, and in-game economy imbalances.

Head to head

Features and Gameplay edge: Clash of ClansR1R2R4R14
Clash of Clans Clash of Clans is praised for its strategic combat and clan raids, with many calling it a 'generational game' and 'best game ever made' R2R14. However, some users dislike the focus on ranked battles, finding them a 'bore chore' R1. There are also requests for new features like resource transfers to clanmates and concerns about overpowered troops like dragons . Some long-time players feel the game has become repetitive or lacks purpose after maxing out certain areas R4.
Hay Day Hay Day is loved for its relaxing farm simulation and creative design challenges . Players enjoy the lack of intrusive ads R71R83. However, recent updates have introduced overwhelming animations and event icons that cause motion sickness for some . Users also express frustration with the in-game economy, such as the marketplace being flooded with mining ore and the high cost of machines and animals . There are also requests for features like moving entire farm designs and the ability to sell unwanted decorations .
Ease of Use and Progression tieR13R21R27R35
Clash of Clans Clash of Clans is generally considered easy to pick up, with returning players noting updates have made it easier to progress R35. However, new players wish for more initial guidance R27. A significant point of frustration is the 'perpetual waiting for anything to get upgraded,' with upgrade times described as 'ridiculous' R13. The laboratory, in particular, is criticized for having to upgrade too many items with long wait times R21.
Hay Day Hay Day is praised for being easy to play and suitable for all ages R71. However, many users find that items take 'too long to make,' with some taking 'about 14 hours' . The game can also feel overwhelming due to the 'LOT of stuff to do' . Some players struggle with the inability to sell accidentally purchased items like dog houses .
Reliability and Bugs tieR3R7R10R15
Clash of Clans Clash of Clans users report numerous bugs and issues, including problems with hero journey tasks R3R15, clan raids R20, and push notifications R22. Some players experience game crashes or getting stuck on loading screens R18. There are also critical issues with account management, such as accounts being deleted or lost when switching devices R7R10R36R37.
Hay Day Hay Day also suffers from significant reliability issues, with many users reporting the app getting 'stuck on loading screen' or crashing frequently . Connectivity issues are also a recurring problem . Some players have lost entire game progress when switching phones . There are also reports of in-game glitches, such as orders not completing and purchased items not being received .
Price and Value (Free vs. Paid) tieR4R6R19R24
Clash of Clans Clash of Clans is criticized for becoming 'extremely pay to win' and having 'microtransactions forced basically' R24. Users feel the game is now primarily about '$$$ extraction for developers' R4 and that 'greed and laziness have ruined this game' . There are complaints about unfair advantages given to paying players in ranked battles and inconsistent rewards for different pass tiers . Some paying customers are disappointed with 'treasure chests' yielding only decorations R6 and feel that recent updates make previous purchases redundant . Users advise playing for free and not spending money due to perceived theft of gems and poor customer service R19.
Hay Day Hay Day also faces criticism for being 'just a cashgrab now' R70 and 'overpriced and not value for money' . Players find machines and animals 'way too expensive' and wish for more affordable decorations with coins . Some users report issues with buying diamonds or diamonds disappearing mysteriously . There are complaints about not receiving purchased items and losing rewards due to video ads not playing . However, many users appreciate the general lack of ads R71R83.
Customer Support tieR10R19R22R85
Clash of Clans Clash of Clans users report poor customer service, with one user stating they 'never got assistance' for an account transfer issue R10. Another user mentioned trying to get help for a month regarding push notification problems without success R22. There are also claims of 'terrible customer service' regarding stolen in-game currency R19.
Hay Day Hay Day users also report negative experiences with customer support. One user lost 500 diamonds and was told by support that they could do nothing . Another user had issues buying diamonds and kept 'getting the run around' from support . There are also reports of accounts being stolen and Supercell not returning the farm to the owner R85.
Pick Clash of Clans if

you enjoy strategic base-building and combat, appreciate a long-standing game with a strong community, and are willing to navigate potential monetization pressures and occasional bugs R2R14.

Pick Hay Day if

you prefer a relaxing farming simulation with creative design elements, want a game with minimal ads, and are prepared to deal with occasional technical glitches and in-game economy imbalances R71.

Evidence note: Both apps have a significant number of negative reviews, especially recent ones, concerning bugs, monetization, and account issues. The lifetime ratings are high for both, but recent sentiment suggests a decline in user satisfaction.

Frequently asked

Are Clash of Clans and Hay Day free to play?
Yes, both Clash of Clans and Hay Day are free to download and play, but they include in-app purchases (IAP) R24R70.
Do these games have many ads?
Clash of Clans users do not mention intrusive ads, while Hay Day is praised for having 'NO ADS' in general, with ads only appearing for optional bonus rewards R35R71R83.
Is it hard to transfer accounts between devices for Clash of Clans or Hay Day?
Users of both games report difficulties and issues with account transfers and recovery, with some losing their accounts entirely when switching devices or after periods of inactivity R7R10R36R37.
Are there many bugs in Clash of Clans and Hay Day?
Yes, both games have numerous reported bugs, including loading screen issues, crashes, and in-game glitches affecting features, purchases, and notifications R16R18R20R22.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R1] Clash of Clans 1/5 · US Too much ranked battles.: Such a bore chore. 🥱 Leaves no time to enjoy regular battles.
  2. [R2] Clash of Clans 5/5 · US Generational Game: i always pick ts back up
  3. [R4] Clash of Clans 1/5 · US Game over: Builder village maxed out, clan capital maxed out, village goes on forever but with no purpose but $$$ extraction for developers ….I declare the Clash OVER! It was a good 14 yr run but offers nothing now
  4. [R14] Clash of Clans 5/5 · US Clash🥹: No words. Best game ever made…🥹🥹🥹
  5. [R13] Clash of Clans 1/5 · US Perpetual waiting for anything to get upgraded: Upgrade times are ridiculous. Of course troops never go where you want them to. aimlessly wandering around getting killed.
  6. [R21] Clash of Clans 3/5 · US The laboratory needs to make some changes too: I have been playing this game for over 10 years. And you have made everything but the laboratory. 1 laboratory is now in charge of upgrading 69 items (and it takes 10 to 15 days to upgrade each items). If you can either add a second builder or split it so regular elixir has its own laboratory and dark elixir also has its own because it’s 100% for it
  7. [R27] Clash of Clans 3/5 · US Wish there were instructions or guidelines at least at the beginning: Being brand new would be nice to have some guidance or something at the beginning. I’ve been just trying to figure things out.
  8. [R35] Clash of Clans 5/5 · US Returning Player: They’ve updated this game to make it easier for returning players. I spent less than a day on the game and I’m already at a level five Townhall. Ads never intrusive 5/5.
  9. [R3] Clash of Clans 3/5 · US Need another update: The game cool and fun but the new journey task sucks. I’m waiting for my king and queen to finish and soon as I check journey quest eneded even when first update came for that I didn’t even much stuff from it
  10. [R7] Clash of Clans 1/5 · US Don’t download: When I tried to make an Alr account it deleted my main
  11. [R10] Clash of Clans 1/5 · US Account: I had an account on my android and got an iPhone I tryed to find it but I used google but tried figuring out how to get it on my iPhone couldn’t get it or find it never got assistance for it or anything why I stop playing and what waste of a account was happy I never got the assistance I need for it
  12. [R15] Clash of Clans 3/5 · US Hero's Journey quest still has a bug: After upgrading a hero to a new level, the new quest in Hero's Journey still shows as unavailable! · translated
  13. [R6] Clash of Clans 3/5 · US Treasure chests are disappointments: I am paying customer and yet every time I “luck” into a rare chest I only get a decoration. These are literally worse than the basic items
  14. [R19] Clash of Clans 1/5 · US Careful: They steal gems, lives, and have terrible customer service!! Play for free don’t spend your money!! You see more and more bad reviews makes you think they might do something about but noooo as long as they are getting a someone’s money they won’t change!! Stop spending your money they will steal back what you buy!!
  15. [R24] Clash of Clans 3/5 · US best and worst game: fun to play and attack but extremly pay to win microtranctions are forced basically
  16. [R22] Clash of Clans 1/5 · US Fix the bug: Hello, Supercell support team! I apologize for writing here, but I need human help. I've been trying to get help from you for a month now. I have a serious system issue with push notifications in Clash of Clans on my iPhone. Notifications either don't come at all or arrive with a huge delay. My nickname: Vishnya. I have already tried absolutely everything. · translated
  17. [R85] Hay Day 1/5 · US Supercell I need help Apple Store I need help: How they said is safe and they didn’t return the games for the owner is very shame. Someone steal my account he changed my supercell ID and he changed. My SMS the good things my Apple ID is there a shame he she wants to steal my account for Apple ID she sent for me a virus from the Facebook the good things I have iPhone the Apple ID they return it for
  18. [R70] Hay Day 1/5 · US I really hate that I ever invested in this game: Used to be more, this is just what it is now. Soon I will give up and move along. Just a cashgrab now
  19. [R71] Hay Day 5/5 · US Andi’s farm: LOVE the game❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ I have been playing with my cousins brother and friends since like 2019 and I love it. The best thing NO ADS!!!!! I just wish it was easier to get diamonds, other wise I think you should get it. And it’s great for all ages and easy to play!!!!
  20. [R83] Hay Day 5/5 · US I LOVE THIS!!!!: So I got this game ( cuz my parents recommended me it ) and I’m addicted to hayday!!! Also if you are reading and do not have hayday, totally get!! There’s not really adds. You only get adds when you have a treasure chest and free gift and you want more gifts ( the free gift is free so no adds for that ) overall no glitch or code rot!!! ( code rot is where there’s a really old gam
  21. [R36] Clash of Clans 3/5 · US Trash game: I was playing I logged in without supercell ID AND You deleted my account for no reason so this is trash.
  22. [R37] Clash of Clans 1/5 · US They deleted my supercell ID: I didn’t login for long time and Supercel deleted my id and account.
  23. [R16] Clash of Clans 1/5 · US Game has to many Bugs: There are way too many bugs and issues with the game.
  24. [R18] Clash of Clans 3/5 · US recent update broke something: after the recent update, im unable to access the game when i use data
  25. [R20] Clash of Clans 5/5 · US Clan Raids: There is a bug in the Clan Raids. In the Clan Raids where you can view all of the Halls there is a button next to the attack button. That button has the Clan Raid Medal symbol, the one you use to buy troops for CC’s, etc. When I press that button, it won’t open. On top of that, it keeps saying that I didn’t attack on the last Raid Weekend even though I did. Please fix this bug.

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store