# Idle Armies > Dual-sided idle RPG with hero recruitment, spellcasting, and army upgrades. (iPhone/iPad app by Grumpy Rhino Games LTD.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-armies/id1144164707 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Grumpy Rhino Games LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/895152576) - Category: Games, Adventure, Role Playing - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.70/5 from 2,710 App Store ratings · 72 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 84 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2016-09-14 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-armies/id1144164707/reviews.md ## What is Idle Armies? Highlighted as a top 10 tapper of 2016 by the Apple App Store. Over 800,000 downloads across all platforms so far! An idle game like no other; a great clash of good and evil, where you play on BOTH sides. Follow Ivan as he sets off on his quest to kill a vicious orc known only as… Max. Recruit allies; the sarcastic Sabrina, the enthusiastic Lil Dan and the ever silent Meg. Choose game-changing perks. Unlock powerful spells to freeze your enemies or blow them to smithereens. Unlock masses of upgrades at your local lab or hire archers at the nearby barracks. Rank up, level up and upgrade to fight against the never ending stream of skeletons, orcs, goblins and bosses who want to eat you up… and then… Swap. Play as the misunderstood Max, an Orc with a lot to prove. Put up with an older brother, an over-zealous mummy and an anxious cave troll. Visit swamps and wastelands, run your own gold mine full of human prisoners. Unlock powerful curses, purchase powerful items. Upgrade, rank up and battle endless waves of farmers, peasants, soldiers and bosses… and then… Battle your armies. To the winner: lots of rewards, to the loser: less rewards. Use these rewards to improve your armies permanently, so that the next time through you’re even more powerful. Wow this circle is practically never-ending… you could play this game forever… If you like idle games this is a must! If you don't, give it a try as you might be surprised. If you've read this far well done, when you find a hermit be sure to use the code: WA4EVER! Features +Control two armies - each with distinct heroes (and villains), technologies, spells and upgrades. +26 characters to unlock, all with funny (and not so funny) conversations as you play. +Pretty retro graphics - travel from grassy forests to stark wastelands, icy planes to dank swamps. +Earn millions, trillions, quintillions... even octodecillions! ## Key features - Control two distinct armies - Recruit 26 unique characters - Unlock powerful spells and upgrades - Retro graphics with diverse environments - Earn vast in-game currency ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | 200 Gems | $2.99 | one-time | | 500 Gems | $5.99 | one-time | | 1200 Gems | $11.99 | one-time | | 2500 Gems | $21.99 | one-time | | Golden Devil | $5.99 | one-time | | Zac & Zoe | $5.99 | one-time | | Seasonal Bundle | $3.99 | one-time | | Event Bundle | $4.99 | one-time | | Ben & Jerry | $5.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Idle Armies? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Funny and entertaining dialogue - 🚀 Engaging and addictive gameplay - 💡 Unique concept of controlling both armies - 👍 Balanced free-to-play model **Cons** - 🐛 Ads not working properly - 🐛 Progress not saving properly - 🔋 High battery consumption **Commonly reported bugs** - Progress reset on app close - Freezing and crashing issues - Ads not rewarding properly **Most requested features** - More variety in dialogue - Additional content and updates - Improved save/load functionality ## Recent user reviews (10 of 72) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-armies/id1144164707/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Great game, wish the ads worked *2024-09-09* This game is great, I really enjoy the game play and the little comments the characters make as you play. Interesting premise and entertaining! I do wish the ads worked, I’ve had it happen repeatedly where I try to watch an ad to get my 4 hour boost and nothing happens. Or it lets me watch an ad and doesn’t actually reward me. I’ve missed out on too much because of that glitch and would give it 5 stars if it wasn’t for that ### 5/5 — Funny dialogue *2024-08-05* The dialogue spoken amongst the characters (whether amongst themselves, the whole group, or in response to the dialogue above them) is very funny and makes me laugh every time. I enjoyed the game itself as a whole. Being able to upgrade your characters and their abilities was very important to progressing, especially as you get higher up. ### 5/5 — Best tapper game *2023-10-14* Lately I’ve had nothing too do on my phone and found this game I highly recommend people to play this game I originally thought this was just going to be some tap game filled to the brim with adds but when I first started it was enjoyable the upgrades were balanced to get, about then I realized that it had a general story lol Anyway this is probably one of the best rapper games I’ve played ### 4/5 — fun game that’s no longer maintained *2022-10-15, version 1.20* This is a fun game. However you definitely eventually ‘beat’ it. Once you get to around 2.5k steps you pretty much have done all the achievements and unlocked all of the skull/heart upgrades. The game hasn’t been updated in 3 years so it’s basically in its final state. The leaderboard says that 3k to 4k is the highest step count. Unless you want to get on the leaderboard, once the game is done, it’s done. Very unusual for an idle game to have an ending and kind of sad because i was enjoying it. But as long as you know that going in, you should be fine. ### 5/5 — GR does not miss *2022-10-14, version 1.20* The games they make, including this one, are pretty decent time-passers. The sorts of games that are perfect when you're stuck in a waiting room or just want to pass a few minutes. What sets them apart, and guarantees that I'll be a loyal fan, is the writing. It is some of the best writing in a video game I've ever seen and the fact that it is all in service of idle-clicker games blows me away. Are there bugs, errors, things that detract from the experience? Sure. But nothing that breaks the game. Additionally, it has the best "free-to-play" model I've ever seen. Sure, you could spend money to improve your experience in game but you could, just as easily, get the same basic bonuses from just playing a bit more. GR games are my go to and I strongly recommend them to anyone looking to pass a few minutes and have a good laugh while doing so. ### 5/5 — This game is super fun! *2022-08-16, version 1.20* I am using it as part of my stroke recovery and I am using the clicking combatto get some fine motor control back it is sooo silly and fun you don’t need to spend any money if you don’t want to it’s a great way to spend time and scrstches that gaming itch give it a shot!!! ### 5/5 — Why is this so addicting? *2022-06-21, version 1.20* Why can’t I put it down? I’ve been playing hours on end ### 2/5 — Ok game but be carful paying. *2022-06-18, version 1.20* Its a fun game to play idle. But be warned. I bout the $5.99 double hold and no ads. But ads are still there. I have to watch ads to claim any of my rewards. Developers fix this and be true to your word of no ads and review ratings would change or give refund for lying to people. ### 5/5 — Hi *2022-06-04, version 1.20* Hello developers I like your game I like clicker games so it was really fun and I like battling stuff and games duty and pixel games too so this game is perfect but I don’t like every time you go on the ballerina resets all your progress so I can’t really get that far in the game without resetting but I’m just not wearing about the battle in arena anymore but if you ever see this message I just wanted to say good work and hi ### 5/5 — Taken by surprise *2022-06-03, version 1.20* Exactly a mobile game I was looking for! Essentially a clicker game at core with a sweet take on the way idle works and how well thought out the upgrades and unlocks are! ## Frequently asked questions about Idle Armies ### What is Idle Armies? Idle Armies is an idle game that allows you to play on both sides of a conflict between good and evil. You recruit heroes, unlock spells, and upgrade your armies to battle endless waves of enemies in a perpetual cycle of progression. ### What are the key features of Idle Armies? Key features include controlling two distinct armies with unique heroes and upgrades, unlocking 26 characters with unique conversations, enjoying retro graphics across various environments, and earning vast amounts of in-game currency to permanently enhance your forces. ### Is Idle Armies free to play? Yes, Idle Armies is free to play. The game offers in-app purchases, allowing players to enhance their experience or progress faster, but core gameplay is accessible without spending money. ### What kind of devices is Idle Armies compatible with? While specific compatibility details are not provided, Idle Armies is a mobile application, typically available on iOS and Android devices. Users should check their respective app stores for precise device requirements. ### Who is Idle Armies for? This game is designed for players who enjoy idle games, role-playing games, and strategic progression. It appeals to those who like to build and upgrade armies, engage in fantasy battles, and experience a sense of continuous growth. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.20 — 2019-03-14 + Fixed bug on iPhone XS where currencies didn't display properly. + Zoomed game out further on XS/XR. + Boss health bar now shows properly on XS/RS. ### 1.19 — 2019-03-01 + Improved saving. + Added support for XR etc. + Some performance and technical improvements. ### 1.18 — 2017-07-05 + We've added a new Villain and Hero: Ben and Jerry! Ben, the bard, is a wannabe rapper and Jerry, the demon, is a cracking chef. Purchase them in the shop as part of a bundle! + The new characters are available as bosses for everyone. ### 1.175 — 2017-05-05 +Just a small update this week. Lots of work under the hood, some of which will hopefully improve performance! +Backend Facebook integration. ### 1.170 — 2017-04-25 +A brand new hero and villain to unlock; the famous Alice and the wannabe (demonic) singer: Selma. +2 new bosses. +A number of small tweaks and performance improvements. ## Apps similar to Idle Armies | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Idle Miner Tycoon: Gold digger](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-miner-tycoon-gold-digger/id1116645064) | 4.7 (849,498) | Free | Games | | [Idle Mafia](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-mafia/id1483009687) | 4.8 (109,587) | Free | Games | | [Idle Lumber Empire - Wood Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-lumber-empire-wood-game/id1552153525) | 4.6 (106,922) | Free | Games | | [Bud Farm: Idle Tycoon Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bud-farm-idle-tycoon-game/id1445219537) | 4.8 (96,050) | Free | Games | | [Idle Theme Park - Tycoon Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-theme-park-tycoon-game/id1460772578) | 4.6 (154,800) | Free | Games | | [Clicker Heroes - Idle Slayer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clicker-heroes-idle-slayer/id911107930) | 4.8 (12,778) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Grumpy Rhino Games LTD - [Idle Empires](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-empires/id1208418418) - [Idle Apocalypse](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-apocalypse/id1394442481) - [Idle Mastermind](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-mastermind/id1488900054) - [NecroMerger - Idle Merge Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/necromerger-idle-merge-game/id1611769159) All apps by Grumpy Rhino Games LTD: https://appshunter.io/developer/895152576 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*