# Puzzle Go vs Idle Army

The clearest difference is rating: Idle Army at 4.6 against Puzzle Go's 3.9. Idle Army also leads on ratings volume (21K vs 20). Puzzle Go's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (37% vs 27%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Puzzle Go sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Idle Army sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Idle Army holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Army has 21K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 37% of Puzzle Go's written reviews are positive against 27% of Idle Army's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Puzzle Go ships an update every 2 weeks, Idle Army fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Puzzle Go | Idle Army |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-go/id1463376488/reviews) | **[4.6 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-army/id1553739106/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **21K** |
| Positive reviews | **36.8% of reviews** | 27.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 108 MB | 277 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [HIGGS TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1105222132) | [Kwalee Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/497961736) |

## What reviewers say

### Puzzle Go

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-go/id1463376488)

This app offers a collection of engaging puzzle games, including merge, number, connect, and Sudoku. Enjoy easy-to-learn yet challenging gameplay with soothing visuals and sounds. Play anytime, anywhere, even offline.

**Highlights:** Collection of merge, number, connect, and Sudoku games, Easy to learn, fun to master gameplay, Soothing sounds and gorgeous visual effects, Offline play available, Regular new game updates, Austere user interface design

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| weekcard | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| 240 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 800 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1400 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |


### Idle Army

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-army/id1553739106)

Lead your army against relentless enemy hordes. Merge units to create powerful soldiers and unlock devastating weapons. Strategize your troop organization and upgrade your hero to survive waves of attackers and achieve victory.

**Highlights:** Merge units to increase power, Unlock new recruits and weapons, Counter various enemy types, Upgrade and customize hero, Endless survival mode, Strategic troop organization

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| V.I.P. Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| SPY | $1.99 | one-time |
| Railgun | $1.99 | one-time |
| Costume One man army | $1.99 | one-time |
| Costume Super soldier | $1.99 | one-time |
| Aditionnal Unit Slot | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Flamethrower | $2.99 | one-time |
| Grenadier | $2.99 | one-time |
| God Father | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Great time killer
- 🚀 Casual and easy to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and performance issues
- 📺 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🔋 Overheats device
- 🔒 False advertising about ad-free version

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes at the end of certain levels
- Rewards not registering after completing levels
- Randomly deleting or duplicating troops

**Requested features**

- More troop types and upgrade options
- Increase base size to accommodate more units
- Add new maps and enemy types
- Improve endless mode progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Puzzle Go free?

Puzzle Go is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Idle Army free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Puzzle Go or Idle Army?

Idle Army is rated higher. Puzzle Go averages 3.9 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Idle Army averages 4.6 from 21K ratings.

### Do Puzzle Go or Idle Army have ads?

Idle Army shows ads; Puzzle Go does not.

### Which is updated more often, Puzzle Go or Idle Army?

Puzzle Go ships an update every 2 weeks, and Idle Army fortnightly. Most recently, Puzzle Go was updated on October 16, 2026 and Idle Army on October 30, 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.*