# Water Drops! vs Idle Civilizations

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Water Drops! at none against Idle Civilizations's 18. Water Drops! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.2 vs 15.0). Idle Civilizations's advantage is ratings volume (3.2K vs 3). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Civilizations sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Water Drops! asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Water Drops! against 4.7 for Idle Civilizations. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Civilizations has 3.2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Water Drops! | Idle Civilizations |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/water-drops/id1412387652/reviews)** | [4.7 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-civilizations-evolution/id6447911434/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **3.2K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 32.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 88 MB | 557 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.2** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Geisha Tokyo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/304321146) | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) |

## What reviewers say

### Water Drops!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/water-drops/id1412387652)

Collect water drops to unlock new pipes and buckets in this engaging simulator. Perfect for passing time during dull moments, it offers a simple yet addictive gameplay loop.

**Highlights:** Collect water drops, Unlock pipes, Unlock buckets, Simple gameplay, Time-passing game

**In-app purchases:** none


### Idle Civilizations

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-civilizations-evolution/id6447911434)

Build and grow civilizations from the dawn of humanity to the future in this idle strategy game. Earn money, hire workers, and customize your character as you progress through different historical eras. Relax and watch your empire expand without pressure.

**Highlights:** Build and grow civilizations, Idle progression, Time travel mechanics, Resource management, Character customization, Tower building

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini Gem Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fortune Wheel Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Better Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Welcome pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skip Ad Tickets Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Gem Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Greatest Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fortune Wheel Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADS | $5.99 | one-time |
| Income Boost x2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gem Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Dragon slayer pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Free Rewards Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Upgraded Epic Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast progression
- 👍 Cute graphics and animations
- 🔒 No forced ads
- 🚀 Satisfying gameplay loop

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 💰 Expensive ad removal
- 🔁 Repetitive progression
- 🤑 Excessive microtransactions
- 🔍 Lack of instructions/tutorials

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to craft higher rarity event items
- Offline progress not working
- Purchased ad removal not working

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Save/load game progress
- Improved balance and progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Water Drops! free?

Water Drops! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Idle Civilizations free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Water Drops! or Idle Civilizations?

Water Drops! is rated higher. Water Drops! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Idle Civilizations averages 4.7 from 3.2K ratings.

### Do Water Drops! or Idle Civilizations have ads?

Idle Civilizations shows ads; Water Drops! does not.

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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.*