Heist Run vs Idle VendBot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Heist Run
Embark on an exhilarating escape as you outrun relentless police officers. Test your agility and reflexes to see how far you can go in this thrilling chase.
- Endless running gameplay
- Police chase mechanics
- High-score chasing
- Simple controls
- Fast-paced action
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Escape from angry police officers
Idle VendBot
Build a vending machine empire in this idle simulation game. Start with basic machines, unlock new products, and upgrade for maximum profit. Earn money even when offline.
- Build a vending machine empire
- Unlock and upgrade diverse machines
- Earn income offline
- Increase efficiency and profit margins
- Engaging idle gameplay
- Vibrant graphics
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Welcome to Idle VendBot, the ultimate idle game where you build a vending machine empire from the ground up! Your goal is to unlock and upgrade a variety of vending machines to generate a steady stream of income. In Idle VendBot, you'll start with a basic vending machine that dispenses simple snacks. Use your earnings to unlock new machines with more lucrative and diverse products, from food to toys. Each machine can be upgraded to increase its efficiency, speed, and profit margins. The game operates on an idle mechanic, allowing you to earn money even when you're not actively playing. Expand your vending machine empire and maximize your revenue. With vibrant graphics, engaging gameplay, and endless upgrades, Idle VendBot offers a rewarding and addictive experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Idle VendBot at 5.0 against Heist Run's 2.8. Heist Run's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Idle VendBot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Heist Run has 41 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Heist Run ships an update every 6 days, Idle VendBot every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Heist Run | Idle VendBot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (41 ratings) | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 41 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 232 MB | 210 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Babil Studios | YALP GAMES LLC |
Customer experience
Heist Run
Idle VendBot
In-app purchases
Heist Run
No in-app purchases
Idle VendBot
No in-app purchases
Questions
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