# Idle Highway vs Revolution Idle

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Revolution Idle at 89% against Idle Highway's 43%. Revolution Idle also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). Idle Highway's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Highway sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Revolution Idle sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Revolution Idle holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Revolution Idle has 19K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Idle Highway's written reviews are positive against 89% of Revolution Idle's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Highway | Revolution Idle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-highway/id1476946557/reviews) | **[4.8 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/revolution-idle/id6475233313/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | **19K** |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **88.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 137 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adept Games Cezary Tabota](https://appshunter.io/developer/1333194573) | [Oni Gaming](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655012089) |

## What reviewers say

### Idle Highway

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-highway/id1476946557)

Build and manage your own highway empire in this engaging idle game. Earn money and expand your network to become a wealthy tycoon. Simple to learn and fun to master.

**Highlights:** Control highway traffic, Build highway networks, Manage highway operations, Earn in-game currency, Expand your empire

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and intuitive design
- 💡 Interesting traffic control concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of content and progression
- 🔍 Abandoned by developers
- 🔍 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Short gameplay experience

**Reported bugs**

- Cars phasing through each other
- Blocked in-game reviews
- Crashes after ads
- Locked new maps despite meeting requirements

**Requested features**

- More levels and maps
- Improved offline earnings
- Better progression and content
- Reduced ads or optional ad-free mode


### Revolution Idle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/revolution-idle/id6475233313)

This idle game challenges players to multiply numbers and reach infinite heights by filling circles. Unlock new mechanics, boost multipliers, and automate actions for optimized progress. Compete with others on the leaderboard and earn achievements.

**Highlights:** Multipliers and Prestige, Reach Infinity and Eternity, Automate actions, Unlock color spectrums, Offline time earnings, Leaderboard and achievements

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Souls Pack 1 (x2,000) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Souls Pack 2 (x11,000) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Infinity Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Eternity Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Singularity Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Tarot Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Plague Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Minerals Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Astrology Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Souls Pack 3 (x40,000) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Souls Pack (x130,000) | $49.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Pack (x280,000) | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Interesting idle mechanics
- 👍 No forced ads or microtransactions
- 🕰️ Good offline progression
- 🔄 Satisfying gameplay loop
- 💎 Addictive and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔁 Repetitive late-game progression
- 🕰️ Slow early-game progress
- 🔒 Leaderboard issues
- 🎨 Some low-effort art assets

**Reported bugs**

- Infinity progression issues
- Autoprestige achievement not working
- Music/audio bugs on mobile
- Softlocks after certain progression points

**Requested features**

- More post-infinity content
- Improved tutorial and onboarding
- Expanded prestige/promotion system
- Customization options
- Expanded offline progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Highway free?

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

### Is Revolution Idle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Idle Highway or Revolution Idle?

Revolution Idle is rated higher. Idle Highway averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Revolution Idle averages 4.8 from 19K ratings.

### Do Idle Highway or Revolution Idle have ads?

Idle Highway shows ads; Revolution Idle does not.

### Which is updated more often, Idle Highway or Revolution Idle?

Idle Highway ships an update every 2 weeks, and Revolution Idle every 2 weeks. Most recently, Idle Highway was updated on October 26, 2026 and Revolution Idle 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.*