# Muscle King! vs Idle Workout !

The clearest difference is rating: Idle Workout ! at 4.6 against Muscle King!'s 3.8. Idle Workout ! also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 39%) and ratings volume (3K vs 138). Muscle King!'s advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Muscle King! sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Idle Workout ! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Idle Workout ! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Workout ! has 3K ratings behind it against 138, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Muscle King!'s written reviews are positive against 66% of Idle Workout !'s.

Muscle King! ships an update every 2 months, Idle Workout ! every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Muscle King! | Idle Workout ! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (138 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/muscle-king/id1286242780/reviews) | **[4.6 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-workout/id1502821429/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 138 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | 39.2% of reviews | **66.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 207 MB | 393 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NSTAGE Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531424869) | [Green Panda Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/669978473) |

## What reviewers say

### Muscle King!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/muscle-king/id1286242780)

Tap your way to a bigger physique by training your character. Unlock new skills, jobs with unique outfits, and acquire impressive houses and vehicles to showcase your success. This idle game is perfect for quick play sessions during commutes or downtime.

**Highlights:** Simple tap controls, Unlockable skills for gains, Variety of jobs and attire, Collect houses and vehicles, Idle progression

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 보석 100개 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 보석 550개 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 보석 2400개 | $21.99 | one-time |
| 보석 6500개 | $54.99 | one-time |
| 보석 15000개 | $109.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun and engaging
- 👍 Cool concept
- 👍 Good for time-killing
- 👍 Amazing clicker game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Tutorial bugs
- 🐛 Game not playable on iPhone X/11
- 🐛 Game resets progress
- 🐛 Inconsistent muscle growth
- 🐛 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot pass tutorial on iPhone X/11
- Black screen blocks tutorial interaction
- Game stuck on skill tutorial
- Screen not clickable in tutorial
- Money/progress resets

**Requested features**

- Update the game
- Fix iPhone X/11 compatibility
- Make muscles look better
- Add female version
- Allow character editing


### Idle Workout !

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-workout/id1502821429)

Embark on a virtual fitness journey to transform from fat to fit. Engage in a variety of cardio and muscle-building exercises to achieve your body-building goals in this immersive game.

**Highlights:** Cardio exercises (Treadmill, Skipping, Staircase Climbing, Cross training, Cycling), Muscle building exercises (Dumbbell Lifting, Bench Press), Realistic workout simulation, Weight loss transformation, Bodybuilding progression

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Diamond pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hydration | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamond pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Weight Gain Offline | $4.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Stamina Tapper | $4.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Speed Tapper | $4.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Power Tapper | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds and Time Travel pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🚀 Motivating for fitness
- 💪 Realistic body transformations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Confusing UI/layout
- 🔋 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- ⏱️ Slow progress

**Reported bugs**

- Progress resets or gets stuck
- Incorrect weight/body stats displayed
- Crashes and freezes when opening the app

**Requested features**

- Add customization options for characters
- Implement music/audio playback
- Improve weight loss mechanics
- Fix issues with offline play


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Muscle King! free?

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

### Is Idle Workout ! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Muscle King! or Idle Workout !?

Idle Workout ! is rated higher. Muscle King! averages 3.8 out of 5 from 138 ratings, while Idle Workout ! averages 4.6 from 3K ratings.

### Do Muscle King! or Idle Workout ! have ads?

Both Muscle King! and Idle Workout ! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Muscle King! or Idle Workout !?

Muscle King! ships an update every 2 months, and Idle Workout ! every 5 weeks. Most recently, Muscle King! was updated on November 3, 2026 and Idle Workout ! on November 7, 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.*