# Idle Sweeper — Most satisfactory idle game

> Satisfying idle game where you control a creature to collect items and build an army. (iPhone/iPad app by Yarr Games.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-sweeper/id1316249212 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yarr Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1107648420)
- Category: Games, Action, Casual
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 1,657 App Store ratings · 92 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 93 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-11-28
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-sweeper/id1316249212/reviews.md

## What is Idle Sweeper?

Control your creature, build an army of mates and sweep blocks.

HOW TO PLAY:
  - Swipe left/right up/down to control your creature
  - Earn money by sweeping dots and diamonds
  - Unlock new creatures

FEATURES:
  - Choose any of 20 heroes: Greenchy, Pinky, Flinky, Snowy, Nibbler, Spiky, Funky, Picaso, Choco, Croco, Wingy, Billy, Fluffy, Mazy, Drago, Mr Smart, Ms Violet, Red Dragon, Mr Robo, Mr Pixel
  - Unlock special creatures by going Prestige
  - Use 4 boosts to make your sweeping even easier


Keep Calm and Sweep Dots ;)

## Key features

- Control creature with swipe gestures
- Earn money by sweeping dots and diamonds
- Unlock 20 different heroes
- Unlock special creatures via Prestige
- Use 4 different boosts

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Get instant cash | $0.99 | one-time |
| Get instant cash | $1.99 | one-time |
| Get instant cash | $3.99 | one-time |
| Get instant cash | $8.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Idle Sweeper?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🎨 Unique game concept
- 🕹️ Addictive gameplay
- 💫 Satisfying progression

**Cons**

- 🔍 Unclear gameplay mechanics
- 🔋 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Lack of offline functionality

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Progress resets or gets deleted
- Glitches with in-app purchases
- Inability to collect earned currency
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Most requested features**

- Add more characters and skins
- Improve animation and visual details
- Expand arena size and gameplay modes
- Implement prestige or progression system

## Recent user reviews (10 of 92)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-sweeper/id1316249212/reviews.md

### 2/5 — forced adds :(

*2022-02-08, version 2.4.1*

forced adds :(

### 5/5 — PATINTIN WORM 🪱 LOL!!!!

*2021-07-26, version 2.4.1*

IN THIS GAME YOU SWEEP PATINTIN 🪱

### 4/5 — Add more characters and better animation detail

*2021-03-28*

I don’t know why people are complaining about adds you don’t have to be online for the game to run anyway you will eventually finish the game but will there be more characters I haven’t finished the game yet so if I said something wrong correct me also animation would be a great detail but only one sweeper has it would make it less boring to watch or how about a bigger arena I hope you can add those to the game plz respond developer

### 5/5 — You’re a girl or a boy

*2020-12-10*

And which color is your best
Goodbye

### 5/5 — Круто

*2020-07-20, version 2.4.1*

...

### 5/5 — Why!?

*2020-05-30*

Too many ads when collecting money

### 1/5 — Ads, sick of them

*2020-05-22, version 2.4.1*

There are sooooooooooo many ads

### 5/5 — Cool

*2019-11-03*

Cool

### 4/5 — Good game

*2019-08-04, version 2.4.1*

This is a good game could use some more features but I still think it’s great

### 1/5 — Awful support

*2019-07-30*

Reached out to dev for a refund of the IAP (since it doesn’t work at all)

No response. And now apple tells me I can’t get a refund, I’m supposed to reach out to the developer... ya know, the one who never responds. 

Avoid this game.

## Frequently asked questions about Idle Sweeper

### What is Idle Sweeper?

Idle Sweeper is a casual idle game where you control a creature to collect dots and diamonds. You earn money by sweeping these items, which you can then use to unlock new heroes and special creatures. The game features swipe controls and boosts to enhance gameplay.

### How do I play Idle Sweeper?

You play by swiping in any direction to control your creature and sweep up dots and diamonds. Sweeping these items earns you money, which is used to unlock new heroes and upgrade your abilities. The goal is to build an army of creatures and progress through the game.

### Are there in-app purchases in Idle Sweeper?

Yes, the game offers in-app purchases. These can be used to acquire special creatures or potentially other advantages within the game, though the core gameplay is free to play.

### What kind of creatures can I unlock?

You can unlock a variety of heroes, with 20 distinct options like Greenchy, Pinky, and Drago. Additionally, you can unlock special creatures by reaching Prestige levels, offering further collection and gameplay variety.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.4.1 — 2018-12-15

- Bugfixes

### 2.4 — 2018-12-13

- Bugfixes
- Chineese translation

### 2.3 — 2018-11-21

In this update we've fixed many bugs and added some features. Don't miss it!

### 2.2 — 2018-10-26

This is a Halloween update. Keep calm and sweep pumpkins!
- Game performance improved
- Minor bug fix

### 2.1 — 2018-10-16

-- bugfixes

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All apps by Yarr Games: https://appshunter.io/developer/1107648420

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*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.*