# Clicka! vs Cookie Empire

Clicka! and Cookie Empire both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 95% of Clicka!'s written reviews are positive against 68% of Cookie Empire's. Clicka! also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (2.9K vs 654). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clicka! sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Cookie Empire sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Clicka! against 4.5 for Cookie Empire. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.9K and 654 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of Clicka!'s written reviews are positive against 68% of Cookie Empire's.

Clicka! ships an update every 8 days, Cookie Empire weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clicka! | Cookie Empire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clicka/id1067605464/reviews)** | [4.5 (654 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cookie-empire-idle-clicker/id6471402254/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 654 |
| Positive reviews | **95.1% of reviews** | 68.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Calvin Liang](https://appshunter.io/developer/942371221) | [Alejandro Jimenez Rico](https://appshunter.io/developer/1638610472) |

## What reviewers say

### Clicka!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clicka/id1067605464)

This is a minimalist game where a number on the screen increments by one with each tap. It's designed as a simple time-waster with no complex mechanics or objectives.

**Highlights:** Number incrementing on click, Minimalist design, Time-wasting gameplay, Simple interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2× Boost | $19.99 | one-time |
| 4× Boost | $139.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Customizable click sounds and vibrations
- 👍 Addictive and satisfying to use
- 👍 Helps with ADHD and anxiety
- 👍 No ads or in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes or freezes on some devices
- 🐛 Leaderboard issues or not working
- 🔋 Can be a major time sink

**Reported bugs**

- Leaderboard not updating properly
- Crashes when opening the app

**Requested features**

- Add a reset button
- Expand color and sound customization options
- Implement an endless mode or challenges


### Cookie Empire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cookie-empire-idle-clicker/id6471402254)

Click to bake cookies, automate production, and grow your empire in this idle incremental game. Explore minigames, uncover cryptic lore, and ascend to unlock powerful boosts. Features include offline progress, complex synergies, and a unique grandma sacrifice mechanic.

**Highlights:** Incremental cookie baking, Automation and complex synergies, Offline progress, Multiple minigames (Farming, Stock Market, Lucky Wheel, Tile Matching), Ascension/Prestige mechanics, Grandma sacrifice to demons, Public leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini Gem Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 53 Wings | $0.99 | one-time |
| Magic Cookie | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gems 1.2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gems Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Boost | $1.99 | one-time |
| Time Warp | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gems Small Pack 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| No-Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Gems Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gems Mid Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Seasonal Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Gems Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Larger Gems Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Largest Gems Pack | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun Little Idle Game
- 👍 THIS is how iOS games should be
- 👍 Great game, no ads
- 👍 Anxiety Relief
- 👍 Quality game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Offline progress locked
- 🐛 Putting the main idle mechanic behind an ad
- 🔋 High battery drain
- 🐛 Wasted Potential
- 🐛 Losing progress

**Reported bugs**

- Offline progress not working
- Ascension issues
- Alchemy lab not working
- Upgrades not appearing
- Crashes after updates

**Requested features**

- Add backbone please
- More audio suggestions
- Ability to see vegetables in the garden
- Volleyball skin
- Achievements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clicka! free?

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

### Is Cookie Empire free?

Cookie Empire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Clicka! or Cookie Empire?

Clicka! is rated higher. Clicka! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Cookie Empire averages 4.5 from 654 ratings.

### Do Clicka! or Cookie Empire have ads?

Neither Clicka! nor Cookie Empire shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Clicka! or Cookie Empire?

Clicka! ships an update every 8 days, and Cookie Empire weekly. Most recently, Clicka! was updated on October 29, 2026 and Cookie Empire 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.*