# Tiny Pig vs Royal Idle

Tiny Pig and Royal Idle both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of Tiny Pig's written reviews are positive against 25% of Royal Idle's. Tiny Pig also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tiny Pig sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Royal Idle sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 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 Tiny Pig against 4.6 for Royal Idle. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 3.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Tiny Pig's written reviews are positive against 25% of Royal Idle's.

Tiny Pig ships an update every 2 weeks, Royal Idle every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Pig | Royal Idle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-pig/id1246087548/reviews)** | [4.6 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/royal-idle-medieval-quest/id1487722545/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K | **3.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **77.9% of reviews** | 24.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 225 MB | 273 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mindstorm Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/378784987) | [Kongregate](https://appshunter.io/developer/491569846) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Pig

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-pig/id1246087548)

Tap your way to becoming a money tycoon by researching, cloning, and upgrading your town. This idle clicker game offers addictive gameplay with unique visuals and a quirky economy. Prestige to sell your hogs for more money and dominate the capitalist world.

**Highlights:** Idle tapping gameplay, Research and upgrade town, Clone pigs for money, Economic simulation, Prestige system, Unique 3D visuals

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ticky Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank 70% Discount | $0.99 | one-time |
| Silo Permit 80% Discount | $0.99 | one-time |
| Silo Permit 60% Discount | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Box Full | $4.99 | one-time |
| Silo Permit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Crate | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crate | $9.99 | one-time |
| Truck Load | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Peaceful and relaxing
- 🐷 Fun and addictive game
- 💤 Good way to pass time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 In-app purchases not working
- 🐛 Ads not providing rewards
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔧 Needs more updates and support

**Reported bugs**

- Purchases not received
- Prestige progress reset
- Notifications and ads not working

**Requested features**

- More language options
- Ability to increase farm value
- Pigs not turned into sausages


### Royal Idle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/royal-idle-medieval-quest/id1487722545)

Build and expand your medieval kingdom, automating businesses to earn gold even when idle. Explore new lands, collect unique characters, and embark on quests to uncover lost treasures and reach new frontiers. Compete in events and discover limitless prosperity.

**Highlights:** Automate businesses for idle gold, Invest gold to multiply profits, Collect unique characters, Explore new settlements, Compete in special events, Uncover lost treasures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Subscription (Weekly) | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Subscription (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Pouch of Emeralds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Emeralds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Jar of Emeralds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Castle Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Event Pass 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Prince's Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Emeralds | $19.99 | one-time |
| Palace Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Diverse character selection
- 🎨 Appealing visuals and art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🕰️ Slow progression without spending money
- 🤖 Events require too much manual interaction

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to claim daily rewards
- Inconsistent performance on different devices
- Issues with video ads not working properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to save progress across devices
- More efficient automation and idle features
- Improved event structure and rewards


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Pig free?

Tiny Pig is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Royal Idle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Pig or Royal Idle?

Tiny Pig is rated higher. Tiny Pig averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Royal Idle averages 4.6 from 3.4K ratings.

### Do Tiny Pig or Royal Idle have ads?

Both Tiny Pig and Royal Idle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Pig or Royal Idle?

Tiny Pig ships an update every 2 weeks, and Royal Idle every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tiny Pig was updated on October 22, 2026 and Royal Idle on October 23, 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.*