# Idle Roller Coaster vs Idle Courier

The clearest difference is update cadence: Idle Roller Coaster at fortnightly against Idle Courier's every 3 months. Idle Roller Coaster also leads on ratings volume (186K vs 20K). Idle Courier's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Roller Coaster sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Idle Courier sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Idle Roller Coaster against 4.8 for Idle Courier. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Roller Coaster has 186K ratings behind it against 20K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 65% and 65% positive.

Idle Roller Coaster ships an update fortnightly, Idle Courier every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Roller Coaster | Idle Courier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (186K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-roller-coaster/id1459059300/reviews)** | [4.8 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-courier/id1521837534/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **186K** | 20K |
| Positive reviews | 64.7% of reviews | **65.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 202 MB | 322 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Solid Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625798412) | [DianDian Interactive Holding](https://appshunter.io/developer/495598783) |

## What reviewers say

### Idle Roller Coaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-roller-coaster/id1459059300)

Build and manage your own amusement park, offering fun activities and delicious treats to attract visitors. Upgrade your park to increase earnings and become the ultimate theme park tycoon.

**Highlights:** Build amusement park, Unlock crazy tracks, Welcome new tourists, Sell food and ice-cream, Upgrade park for money, Become a park manager

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Lite | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Plus | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎢 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
- 💰 Generous offline earnings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of gameplay variety
- 🕰️ Repetitive and short-lived experience
- 📺 Excessive use of ads

**Reported bugs**

- Unlockable levels not working as expected
- Inconsistent offline earnings

**Requested features**

- More countries and rollercoaster designs
- Ability to customize rollercoasters and theme parks
- Longer progression and more content


### Idle Courier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-courier/id1521837534)

Build an express delivery empire from scratch, starting as a small courier and growing into a business giant. Manage packing machines, vans, and employees to satisfy customer demands and increase revenue. Develop investment strategies to optimize costs and maximize profits in this casual business simulation game.

**Highlights:** Start a business from scratch, Build packing machines, Purchase and upgrade vans, Train employees, Develop investment strategy, Earn money offline

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 80 GEMS | $0.99 | one-time |
| TINY PACK | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 GEMS | $4.99 | one-time |
| GOLDEN STATUE | $4.99 | one-time |
| MEDIUM PACK | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coffee Master | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1200 GEMS | $9.99 | one-time |
| GENERAL MANAGER | $9.99 | one-time |
| NO MORE ADS | $9.99 | one-time |
| BEST PARTNER | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game
- 👍 Great graphics
- 💡 Unique concept
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads not working properly
- 💰 Expensive upgrades
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔋 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not providing rewards
- Freezing and crashing issues
- Progression loss on upgrades
- Inconsistent VIP bonuses

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Offline mode
- Improved ad rewards system
- Better progression system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Roller Coaster free?

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

### Is Idle Courier free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Idle Roller Coaster or Idle Courier?

Idle Roller Coaster is rated higher. Idle Roller Coaster averages 4.8 out of 5 from 186K ratings, while Idle Courier averages 4.8 from 20K ratings.

### Do Idle Roller Coaster or Idle Courier have ads?

Both Idle Roller Coaster and Idle Courier show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Idle Roller Coaster or Idle Courier?

Idle Roller Coaster ships an update fortnightly, and Idle Courier every 3 months. Most recently, Idle Roller Coaster was updated on October 27, 2026 and Idle Courier on October 27, 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.*