# Grid Glory vs Idle Chest

The clearest difference is rating: Grid Glory at 5.0 against Idle Chest's 4.5. Grid Glory also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). Idle Chest's advantage is ratings volume (109 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Chest sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Grid Glory asks for nothing beyond the download.

Grid Glory 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Grid Glory's written reviews are positive against 81% of Idle Chest's.

Grid Glory ships an update fortnightly, Idle Chest every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grid Glory | Idle Chest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-glory/id1109301211/reviews)** | [4.5 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-chest/id6744372975/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **109** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 80.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Masahiro Kano](https://appshunter.io/developer/990985544) | [Thomas Gunzburger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807389356) |

## What reviewers say

### Grid Glory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-glory/id1109301211)

A simple 2D simulation RPG where you build an unbeatable party by recruiting powerful units. Assemble a team of up to 60 units from 30 different types to conquer challenges. This game offers an engaging experience for players who enjoy strategic party building.

**Highlights:** 2D simulation RPG gameplay, Build a party of up to 60 units, Recruit from 30 unit types, Strategic party formation, Completely free to play

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Grid Glory free?

Grid Glory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Idle Chest free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Grid Glory or Idle Chest?

Grid Glory is rated higher. Grid Glory averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Idle Chest averages 4.5 from 109 ratings.

### Do Grid Glory or Idle Chest have ads?

Idle Chest shows ads; Grid Glory does not.

### Which is updated more often, Grid Glory or Idle Chest?

Grid Glory ships an update fortnightly, and Idle Chest every 10 days. Most recently, Grid Glory was updated on October 4, 2026 and Idle Chest on October 19, 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.*