# Idle Acorns — Classic idle game with no ads

> Nostalgic idle clicker game with resource gathering and crafting. (iPhone/iPad app by aleros.io LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-acorns/id1552999208 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [aleros.io LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552999210)
- Category: Games, Casual, Simulation
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 1,210 App Store ratings · 106 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.1 · 149 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-03-23
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-acorns/id1552999208/reviews.md

## What is Idle Acorns?

Inspired by the classics, Idle Acorns is a fun mobile clicker game that features no advertisements, no in-app purchases, and no data-mining.

Inspired by the clicker games of the old internet, Idle Acorns brings a fun narrative to the mobile clicker arena but without getting weighed down by advertisements, in-app purchases or data mining. Explore the forest and ocean with Benny the squirrel and enjoy everything from fishing, to gardening. Unlock the campfire to invite new characters, collect resources, and craft items. Featuring 4 mini-games, iCloud backup support, Game Center support, iMessage sticker pack, and more!

Like classic Idle games, Idle Acorns respects time travel. Please note that time travel will disable Game Center features.

Shake the tree to gather acorns. Purchase upgrades and enlist scavengers to collect acorns while you are away!

Sell your acorns, and unlock new areas in the shop. Speak with Benny the squirrel to navigate your adventure.

Cast your line, and catch fish in the ocean. Open the map to visit your acres of land, or upgrade your offline collection. 

Unlock the campfire and invite all new characters. Trade resources and buy recipes to craft over 24 new items. 

- Forge diamonds and buy upgrades
- Go fishing and cook fish
- Buy land and grow trees
- Unlock the campfire and trade resources
- Buy recipes and craft items
- 4 Mini-Games
- Share resources with friends
- Lots of character dialogue
- Seasonal events
- iCloud backup support
- Game Center leaderboards and achievements
- iMessage sticker pack

IMPORTANT: iPhone SE (2016 First Generation) and iPod touch are not supported.

## Key features

- Resource gathering and upgrades
- Crafting over 24 items
- Fishing and cooking mini-game
- Gardening and tree growing
- Campfire for inviting characters
- iCloud backup support
- Game Center integration

## Chart rankings

- #104 in Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)
- #170 in Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

## What do users think of Idle Acorns?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Charming and relaxing
- 👍 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🎨 Pleasant aesthetics
- 🕹️ Satisfying gameplay loop
- 💰 Good value for money

**Cons**

- ⏱️ Slow progression and pacing
- 🔍 Unclear mechanics and lack of explanation
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔌 Limited offline progress
- 🔢 Inconsistent upgrade costs

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Tree disappearing issue
- Bat not recognizing feather purchases
- Zoom and UI issues on certain devices
- Negative acorn balance after time manipulation

**Most requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More late-game content
- Improved UI and navigation
- Better explanation of game mechanics
- Increased offline progress

## Recent user reviews (10 of 106)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-acorns/id1552999208/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Contains GenAI

*2026-03-16, version 2.1.9*

I regret getting this game now that they’ve implemented genAI, which is helping us kill the planet faster.

However I do appreciate that no data is collected from the user. A rare thing to see these days.

### 4/5 — Needs a dark mode

*2025-10-07, version 2.1.9*

Only thing holding this game back is the very bright UI. Love it during the day, but at night my eyes are not happy. My favorite idle game to come back to.

### 5/5 — Developers, please read…

*2025-09-02, version 2.1.9*

This is the best game ever all I ask is that you update it more.😁😁😁 oh and anybody that are considering get the game, do you get the game, It’s really good. or in my opinion, it is.

### 5/5 — could we just do this please

*2025-08-12, version 2.1.9*

i’ve basically stopped using the app store. I only found this game after asking AI for something cute and idle without ads or IAP’s. Idk why 2$ for a cute little game is like unfeasible for them to sell to us now but I’m glad this exists

### 3/5 — Kind of a shame

*2025-06-24, version 2.1.9*

It’s very fun initially and gets genuinely horrible after like a few hours, I lowkey wish there were adds

### 1/5 — Boring

*2025-06-10*

You basically pay for a game that only makes you wait. Close to 0 gameplay. Don’t even get this if it was free.

### 1/5 — Unachievable

*2025-04-13*

I wish to give 5 stars. But the game is frustrating right now. In order to achieve the “maximum everything” achievement you apparently, have to get 100 of everything but whales. I have more than a hundred of each item yet achievement. I have all the hats including the seasonal ones. The game is great and I’m happy to have purchased it. But not being able to achieve 100% is infuriating. I hope to change my review one day and finally give it the 5 stars it deserves.

### 1/5 — Has AI garbage

*2025-04-07, version 2.1.9*

Added gen AI garbage so dropped it like a rock

### 4/5 — Great game. Bad tapping

*2025-03-26, version 2.1.9*

Great game, lovely graphic. The only problem is the click itself…. It’s annoying and inconsistent. If they believe it’s too powerful to register every single one of your taps at least allow me to hold it down

### 1/5 — The pacing on this is horrible

*2025-02-17, version 2.1.9*

Offline progress being capped to one hour at 40% at the start of the game is an absolutely indefensible choice for an idle game. Yes, you (eventually) unlock the ability to upgrade that, but when I saw the cost (and grind) involved for just the first I quit the game. I’m honestly upset I paid $3 for this.

## Frequently asked questions about Idle Acorns

### What is Idle Acorns?

Idle Acorns is a classic idle clicker game inspired by older internet games. It offers a fun narrative experience without advertisements, in-app purchases, or data mining. Players explore environments, gather resources, craft items, and play mini-games.

### What are the main features of Idle Acorns?

Key features include shaking trees for acorns, purchasing upgrades, enlisting scavengers for offline collection, fishing, gardening, unlocking a campfire to invite characters, trading resources, and crafting over 24 items. It also includes 4 mini-games, iCloud backup, and Game Center support.

### How much does Idle Acorns cost?

This application is completely free to download and play. It does not feature any in-app purchases, advertisements, or data mining, offering a pure gaming experience.

### What devices is Idle Acorns compatible with?

The game supports iCloud backup and Game Center integration. However, it is important to note that the iPhone SE (2016 First Generation) and iPod touch are not supported.

### What are some common use cases for Idle Acorns?

Players can enjoy Idle Acorns as a relaxing pastime, engaging in resource management and crafting at their own pace. It's ideal for those who like incremental progress and collecting items, especially if they prefer games that respect their time and privacy.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.9 — 2024-07-22

Acorn AI and Bug Fixes!

Introducing Acorn AI! A new way to experience the forest by providing an authentic experience for what it is like to actually talk to an Acorn.

New Features:
- Acorn AI

Bug Fixes:
- Fixed issue where Benny Orders a Box becomes impossible to collect.
- Fixed Game Center Disabled Bug and added the ability to re-enable Game Center once. 
- Other small bug fixes

### 2.1.7 — 2024-05-03

Seasons Updates!

New seasonal events have arrived in the Idle Acorns forest. 

What's New:
- New seasonal events to unlock seasonal themed hats. Can you collect enough items to win the reward? 
- Trade Route button available all week so you can share your trading code even when trading is unavailable. 
- Minor Trade Route improvements including bonus rewards on eighth Trade Route.  
- Emergency Whale call implemented. If you are working to restore the Ocean but Whales remain illusive, keep tapping the Ocean to call one.

Bug Fixes:
- Fixed Campfire animals visiting bug.
- Fixed Game Center disabled display bug.
- Fixed Trade Route Mystery Seed bug.
- Improved Chili button detection.

### 2.0.3 — 2022-11-22

The Boat Fix Update

This quick release is to address additional bugs reported, and expand the trade routes for twice as much trading!

What's New:
- Maximum trade routes expanded to eight per month!

Bug Fixes:
- Trade routes crashing bug
- Disappearing trees bug
- Present and button bug
- Benny text display bug

### 2.0.2 — 2022-09-10

Come gather around! Introducing the Idle Acorns campfire update. You have saved the forest and now it's time to invite some friends. Build the campground, invite new characters, and craft new items. You can now back up your game with iCloud and much, much more!

Version 2.0.2 Bug Fixes:
- Benny Conversation Bug.
- Shop Indicator Bug.
- Tree Upgrade Bug.

What's New:
- Construct the new campground at Benny's Bazaar.
- Unlock and invite 8 new animal characters. 
- Trade with animals for resources and craft over 24 new item recipes.
- iCloud backup support.
- Share your trade code with friends to get deliveries to the campground on the weekends. 
- New seasonal changes.
- New tree upgrade to improve acorn trees.
- New achievements to unlock and treasures to discover.
- New campfire-themed iMessage stickers.
- New and improved countdown timers. 
- New About screen will indicate if there is an update available. 
- Minor UI and playability improvements. 
- General bug fixes.

Looking for another great idle game? Our friends over at Pixel Balloon have a great project called Tap Knight! And keep an eye out for a hidden cross-over easter egg included in the campfire update.

### 2.0.0 — 2022-09-02

Come gather around! Introducing the Idle Acorns campfire update. You have saved the forest and now it's time to invite some friends. Build the campground, invite new characters, and craft new items. You can now back up your game with iCloud and much, much more!

What's New:
- Construct the new campground at Benny's Bazaar.
- Unlock and invite 8 new animal characters. 
- Trade with animals for resources and craft over 24 new item recipes.
- iCloud backup support.
- Share your trade code with friends to get deliveries to the campground on the weekends. 
- New seasonal changes.
- New tree upgrade to improve acorn trees.
- New achievements to unlock and treasures to discover.
- New campfire-themed iMessage stickers.
- New and improved countdown timers. 
- New About screen will indicate if there is an update available. 
- Minor UI and playability improvements. 
- General bug fixes.

Looking for another great idle game? Our friends over at Pixel Balloon have a great project called Tap Knight! And keep an eye out for a hidden cross-over easter egg included in the campfire update.

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All apps by aleros.io LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/1552999210

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