# Cheapshot vs Idle Chest

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Cheapshot at 482 against Idle Chest's 109. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cheapshot sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Idle Chest sells 5 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 — 4.4 for Cheapshot against 4.5 for Idle Chest. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 482 and 109 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Cheapshot's written reviews are positive against 81% of Idle Chest's.

Cheapshot ships an update every 2 weeks, Idle Chest every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cheapshot | Idle Chest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (482 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cheapshot-map-game/id1229112582/reviews) | **[4.5 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-chest/id6744372975/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **482** | 109 |
| Positive reviews | 74.3% of reviews | **80.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 126 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cheapshot Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1229112581) | [Thomas Gunzburger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807389356) |

## What reviewers say

### Cheapshot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cheapshot-map-game/id1229112582)

Explore the real world with this multiplayer GPS game. Claim neighborhoods, interact with other players, and develop your territory. Engage in combat or peaceful building with a vast array of customization options.

**Highlights:** Real-world GPS gameplay, Claim and develop territory, Real-time player interaction, Character leveling and gear customization, Sandbox open-world experience, Territory defense and strategy elements

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cheapshot Black | $9.99 | per month |
| Fire extinguisher | $0.99 | one-time |
| Change icon/nickname | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 Dragon glass gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| 60 Dragon glass gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 200 Dragon glass gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 600 Dragon glass gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Wicked Candy Stash | $24.99 | one-time |
| 7500 Dragon Glass gems | $39.99 | one-time |
| 120 Gift envelopes | $64.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Great game
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 🌍 Unique location-based concept
- 💪 Satisfying progression and upgrades
- 🤝 Enjoyable community and player interactions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and server issues
- 🤖 Overpowered bots/AI
- 💰 Monetization concerns and pay-to-win elements
- 🏙️ Lack of active players in some areas
- 🧭 Frustrating location-based mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent server disconnections and timeouts
- Account login and permission issues
- Inconsistent item/resource spawning
- Unbalanced PvP mechanics and griefing
- Crashes and performance problems on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add trading and gifting between players
- Improve new player onboarding and tutorial
- Introduce clan/alliance system for group play
- Expand content and events to keep game fresh
- Provide more offline/remote gameplay options


### 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 Cheapshot free?

Cheapshot 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, Cheapshot or Idle Chest?

Idle Chest is rated higher. Cheapshot averages 4.4 out of 5 from 482 ratings, while Idle Chest averages 4.5 from 109 ratings.

### Do Cheapshot or Idle Chest have ads?

Both Cheapshot and Idle Chest show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cheapshot or Idle Chest?

Cheapshot ships an update every 2 weeks, and Idle Chest every 10 days. Most recently, Cheapshot 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.*