Comparison

PocketCrawler vs Arcane Clicker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PocketCrawler

Engage in a wave-based battle system where enemies possess unique skills you can acquire. Manage your equipment and skills through a simple inventory. Earn idle rewards even when the app is in the background and complete all missions.

Highlights
  • Idle rewards in background
  • Acquire unique enemy skills
  • Simple inventory system
  • Wave-based battle system
  • Mission accomplishment
Features
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Features: - You can get idle reward when the app is in background. - Accomplish all missions! - All enemies have unique skill which can be acquired. - Simple inventory for equipments and skills. - Wave type battle system. - DO NOT FIGHT WITH MERCHANT!

About

Arcane Clicker

An idle clicker RPG where players repeatedly reset their progress to become permanently stronger. Engage in tap-to-attack combat, manage mana generation, and evolve through a multi-tier wizard system. Conquer challenges and unlock content with each regression.

Highlights
  • Tap-to-attack combat
  • Idle mana generation
  • Multi-tier wizard evolution
  • Time regression system
  • Side-scrolling monster battles
  • Magic Tower conquest
  • Offline earnings
Features
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Grow stronger with every regression! An idle clicker RPG where you evolve from apprentice to cosmic wizard. The world was destroyed by a demon invasion. As a wizard who awakened the power of time regression, you return to the past before death — each time growing more powerful. Become the ultimate wizard! Key Features • Simple tap-to-attack combat with addictive clicker gameplay • 12 magic generators for automatic mana income • 10-tier wizard evolution system (Apprentice → Infinity Arcane) • Regression system — grow permanently stronger each reset Side-Scrolling Combat • 60+ monster types including slimes, goblins, and dragons • Epic boss battles every 10 stages • Flashy magic effects and satisfying combat feedback ⏳ Regression & Transcendence • Spend Magic Gems on permanent upgrade traits • Unlock new content with each regression • Transcend dimensions for ultimate growth Magic Tower Conquest • Challenge 100 floors of the magic tower • Earn permanent bonuses per floor • "This life, I'll go even higher!" — true regression fantasy Rich Content • 65 achievements to unlock • 3 daily quests refreshed every day • Random magic circle events for bonus rewards • 10 spell upgrades • Offline earnings keep you growing Love idle games, clicker games, or incremental RPGs? Download now! Contact: alienz.games@gmail.com

Screenshots

PocketCrawler4 screens
Arcane Clicker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Arcane Clicker at none against PocketCrawler's 5. Arcane Clicker also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 24 months) and review sentiment (80% vs 57%). PocketCrawler's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (11 vs 2). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PocketCrawler sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Arcane Clicker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Arcane Clicker holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PocketCrawler has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of PocketCrawler's written reviews are positive against 80% of Arcane Clicker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PocketCrawler ships an update every 24 months, Arcane Clicker every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
PocketCrawler versus Arcane Clicker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocketCrawlerArcane Clicker
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (11 ratings)4.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB179 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYoku TakahashiRandomGG, Inc.

Customer experience

PocketCrawler

All ratings12 ratings
Positive58.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral9.5%
Negative33.3%

Arcane Clicker

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

PocketCrawler

One-time5
  • 100 crystals$0.99
  • 400 crystals$3.99
  • 840 crystals$7.99
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  • 4400 crystals$39.99
  • 10000 crystals$79.99
None

Arcane Clicker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PocketCrawler free?
PocketCrawler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arcane Clicker free?
Arcane Clicker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PocketCrawler or Arcane Clicker?
Arcane Clicker is rated higher. PocketCrawler averages 3.8 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Arcane Clicker averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do PocketCrawler or Arcane Clicker have ads?
Arcane Clicker shows ads; PocketCrawler does not.
Which is updated more often, PocketCrawler or Arcane Clicker?
PocketCrawler ships an update every 24 months, and Arcane Clicker every 2 days. Most recently, PocketCrawler was updated on November 2, 2026 and Arcane Clicker on October 31, 2026.

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