# Idle Marble Run vs Marble Idle 3D

The clearest difference is rating: Idle Marble Run at 4.7 against Marble Idle 3D's 4.1. Idle Marble Run also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 45%). Marble Idle 3D's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ratings volume (986 vs 21). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Marble Run sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Marble Idle 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

Idle Marble Run holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Marble Idle 3D has 986 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Idle Marble Run's written reviews are positive against 45% of Marble Idle 3D's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Marble Run | Marble Idle 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-marble-run/id1454408397/reviews)** | [4.1 (986 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marble-idle-3d/id1460420077/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **986** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 44.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 162 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kilosaurus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1221326010) | [Rhino Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1357174997) |

## What reviewers say

### Idle Marble Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-marble-run/id1454408397)

Experience a relaxing toy marble machine with idle mechanics. Watch marbles merge, hit bumpers, and inject special types like fireballs and snowballs into an infinite run.

**Highlights:** Infinite marble machine, Idle mechanics, Marble merging, Bumper interactions, Special marble types (Fireballs, Snowballs, Plasma)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack 30 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack 66 Diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack 180 Diamonds | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack 400 Diamonds | $8.99 | one-time |
| Pack 1125 Diamonds | $22.99 | one-time |
| Pack 2250 Diamonds | $44.99 | one-time |


### Marble Idle 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marble-idle-3d/id1460420077)

Build intricate paths to guide marbles and accumulate wealth. Progress from humble beginnings to become a billionaire in this engaging idle simulation.

**Highlights:** Create paths, Earn money, Become a billionaire, Idle gameplay, Path building simulation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game concept
- 🚀 Quick progression early on
- 🎨 Good visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Slow progression later in the game
- 💰 Expensive upgrades
- 🐛 Marbles getting stuck in modules

**Reported bugs**

- Marbles getting stuck in second module
- Coin count sometimes decreasing instead of increasing

**Requested features**

- More marbles and track elements
- Offline earnings
- Ability to customize track


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Marble Run free?

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

### Is Marble Idle 3D free?

Marble Idle 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Idle Marble Run or Marble Idle 3D?

Idle Marble Run is rated higher. Idle Marble Run averages 4.7 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Marble Idle 3D averages 4.1 from 986 ratings.

### Do Idle Marble Run or Marble Idle 3D have ads?

Both Idle Marble Run and Marble Idle 3D show ads.

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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.*