# Click Chronicles vs Idle Chest

The clearest difference is ads: Click Chronicles at none against Idle Chest's shown. Click Chronicles also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). Idle Chest's advantage is ratings volume (109 vs 34). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Click Chronicles sells 5 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.

Click Chronicles holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34 and 109 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Click Chronicles's written reviews are positive against 81% of Idle Chest's.

Click Chronicles ships an update every 2 weeks, Idle Chest every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Click Chronicles | Idle Chest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/click-chronicles/id1216031672/reviews)** | [4.5 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-chest/id6744372975/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 34 | **109** |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 80.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 333 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [buho](https://appshunter.io/developer/893031024) | [Thomas Gunzburger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807389356) |

## What reviewers say

### Click Chronicles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/click-chronicles/id1216031672)

Engage in an idle clicker RPG with a compelling story and beautiful art. Tap to control your hero, recruit partners, and summon monsters to battle villains and uncover secrets. Develop your hero's skills and talents to become more powerful.

**Highlights:** Idle clicker gameplay, Hero simulation mode, Partner recruitment, Monster summoning, Talent system, Super combination skills, Achievement system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 300 golds. | $0.99 | one-time |
| 950 golds. | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1650 golds. | $4.99 | one-time |
| Limited sale pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3600 golds. | $9.99 | 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 Click Chronicles free?

Click Chronicles 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, Click Chronicles or Idle Chest?

Click Chronicles is rated higher. Click Chronicles averages 4.7 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Idle Chest averages 4.5 from 109 ratings.

### Do Click Chronicles or Idle Chest have ads?

Idle Chest shows ads; Click Chronicles does not.

### Which is updated more often, Click Chronicles or Idle Chest?

Click Chronicles ships an update every 2 weeks, and Idle Chest every 10 days. Most recently, Click Chronicles was updated on October 24, 2026 and Idle Chest on October 24, 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.*