# Idle Token Quest vs Archmage Idle

Idle Token Quest and Archmage Idle both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of Archmage Idle's written reviews are positive against 0% of Idle Token Quest's. Archmage Idle also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 14 months) and ratings volume (72 vs 3). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Token Quest sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Archmage Idle sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Archmage Idle holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Archmage Idle has 72 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Idle Token Quest's written reviews are positive against 77% of Archmage Idle's.

Idle Token Quest ships an update every 14 months, Archmage Idle every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Token Quest | Archmage Idle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-token-quest/id1476166720/reviews) | **[4.5 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archmage-idle/id6771789648/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **72** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **76.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#168** |
| Size | 34 MB | 372 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brandon Stecklein](https://appshunter.io/developer/498894252) | [TopCog LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/936969300) |

## What reviewers say

### Idle Token Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-token-quest/id1476166720)

Embark on an idle role-playing adventure, battling enemies and collecting loot. Create custom characters to automatically earn in-game currency while you're away. Upgrade weapons and power-ups to progress through diverse worlds.

**Highlights:** Idle role-playing adventure, Battle powerful enemies, Collect valuable loot, Purchase weapons and power-ups, Create custom characters, Automated progression

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Idle Token Quest Premium | $1.99 | one-time |


### Archmage Idle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archmage-idle/id6771789648)

**Currently charting:** #168 Top Free · Role Playing (US App Store)

An idle RPG where you train skills to empower wizards and manage resources. Your guild continues to work and gather resources even when you are offline, allowing for continuous progression.

**Highlights:** Interconnected skill system, Recruit and train wizards, Elemental hex map combat, Resource management, Offline progression, Item collection

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Time Warp | $0.99 | one-time |
| VIP 1 - Apprentice Patron | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads + XP Boost | $4.99 | one-time |
| VIP 2 - Adept Patron | $4.99 | one-time |
| Animus Augment | $9.99 | one-time |
| Time Warp x10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| VIP 3 - Mage Patron | $9.99 | one-time |
| VIP 4 - Grandmage Patron | $14.99 | one-time |
| VIP 5 - Archmage Patron | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Token Quest free?

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

### Is Archmage Idle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Idle Token Quest or Archmage Idle?

Archmage Idle is rated higher. Idle Token Quest averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Archmage Idle averages 4.5 from 72 ratings.

### Do Idle Token Quest or Archmage Idle have ads?

Both Idle Token Quest and Archmage Idle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Idle Token Quest or Archmage Idle?

Idle Token Quest ships an update every 14 months, and Archmage Idle every 3 days. Most recently, Idle Token Quest was updated on October 20, 2026 and Archmage Idle on October 25, 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.*