# Strikethrough! vs Idle Chest

The clearest difference is rating: Strikethrough! at 5.0 against Idle Chest's 4.5. Strikethrough! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Idle Chest's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (109 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Strikethrough! sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Idle Chest sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Strikethrough! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Chest has 109 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Strikethrough!'s written reviews are positive against 81% of Idle Chest's.

Strikethrough! ships an update every 4 months, Idle Chest every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Strikethrough! | Idle Chest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strikethrough/id1056882655/reviews)** | [4.5 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-chest/id6744372975/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **109** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 80.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fluffy Raccoon LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1056882654) | [Thomas Gunzburger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807389356) |

## What reviewers say

### Strikethrough!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strikethrough/id1056882655)

Engage in a quick, two-player strategy game based on Triangular Nim. Players take turns removing stars, aiming to leave just one to win the round. Enjoy strategic gameplay perfect for quick breaks alone or with others.

**Highlights:** Two-player or bot gameplay, Multiple board layouts, Customizable game settings, Engaging user interface, Dynamic board generator

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ten Game Board | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rabbit Game Board | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jack Game Board | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hex Bot Game Board | $0.99 | one-time |
| Invader Game Board | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Divide Game Board | $0.99 | one-time |
| Super Eight Game Board | $0.99 | one-time |
| Generator Game Board | $0.99 | one-time |
| All Boards | $1.99 | one-time |


### Idle Chest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-chest/id6744372975)

Embark on a treasure-hunting adventure where every click earns rewards. Upgrade your skills, collect and enhance equipment, and unlock unique abilities. Discover the secrets of this world through engaging gameplay and an addictive incremental experience.

**Highlights:** Open various chests, Loot and upgrade equipment, Buy skill upgrades, Unlock unique skills, Discover game story

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Underwater Background Skin | $3.99 | one-time |
| Underwater Chests Skin | $3.99 | one-time |
| Underwater Acolytes Skin | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Underwater Complete Skins Pack | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun short idle clicker
- 👍 Consistent theme
- 👍 Enjoyable experience
- 👍 Minimalistic but rewarding grind
- 💰 Non-intrusive ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game breaking bug with 'Chosen One' minion
- 🔍 Difficult to compare tap damage to acolyte damage
- 🔍 Some explanations could be improved
- 🔍 Slightly linear progression

**Reported bugs**

- Progress resets or reverts
- Minions not working after equipping 'Chosen One'

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Better UI for comparing damage sources


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Strikethrough! free?

Strikethrough! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Idle Chest free?

Idle Chest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Strikethrough! or Idle Chest?

Strikethrough! is rated higher. Strikethrough! averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Idle Chest averages 4.5 from 109 ratings.

### Do Strikethrough! or Idle Chest have ads?

Idle Chest shows ads; Strikethrough! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Strikethrough! or Idle Chest?

Strikethrough! ships an update every 4 months, and Idle Chest every 10 days. Most recently, Strikethrough! was updated on November 2, 2026 and Idle Chest on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*