Simple and soothing
Simple and soothing
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Test your steadiness by holding your phone perfectly still. Survive for as long as possible, tapping icons that appear for bonus points. Compete on local leaderboards and see how you rank against others nearby.
✓Hold phone perfectly still
✓Tap flashing icons for bonus points
✓Remember icon order for extra score
✓Local leaderboards (500m to 20km)
✓Front camera captures failure photos
✓Three plays per day
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What's New in Idle Hands
1.1.9
September 5, 2026
Idle Hands is now completely free to play. Three rounds a day, every day, no subscription needed. A few other improvements: - The home screen now scales properly on iPad instead of looking like a stretched phone screen - Animations respect the Reduce Motion setting for players who have it turned on - A smoother startup, no more blank flash while the app loads
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Idle Hands Pro
Unlimited play, leaderboard and daily levels.
$0.991 Month
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What is Idle Hands?
Idle Hands is a mobile game where the primary objective is to hold your phone perfectly still for as long as possible. It challenges your steadiness and reflexes through gameplay mechanics like tapping icons and remembering their order.
How does Idle Hands gameplay work?
Players must keep their phone steady and level. Icons will flash on screen, which can be tapped for bonus points, but touching the screen increases the risk of wobbling. After a round ends, players are tested on the order of the icons they tapped.
Does Idle Hands have ads?
No, Idle Hands does not contain advertisements. The game operates on a subscription model for continued play after the initial free trial.
What are the subscription details for Idle Hands?
After your first day is free, continuing to play Idle Hands requires a subscription of CA$0.99 per month. The leaderboard remains accessible even without a subscription.
How does the leaderboard in Idle Hands work?
The leaderboard is local, showing rankings for users within 500m, 1km, or up to 20km. Scores are updated daily, weekly, and monthly, and failure photos are displayed next to scores.
What is the age rating for Idle Hands?
Idle Hands has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a wide audience, with minimal content concerns.
How often is Idle Hands updated?
The latest version of Idle Hands is 1.1.6, which was last updated on September 1, 2026. Updates are released regularly to improve the game.
Can I play Idle Hands offline?
The description does not explicitly state whether Idle Hands can be played offline. However, the local leaderboard feature suggests an internet connection may be required for full functionality.