# Idle Ghost vs Pocket Land!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Idle Ghost at 80% against Pocket Land!'s 38%. Idle Ghost also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 19) and ads (none vs shown). Pocket Land!'s advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (4.3K vs 6). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pocket Land! sells 19 one-off in-app purchases. Idle Ghost asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pocket Land! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Land! has 4.3K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Idle Ghost's written reviews are positive against 38% of Pocket Land!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Idle Ghost ships an update every 2 days, Pocket Land! every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Ghost | Pocket Land! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-ghost/id1483434209/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-land/id6446137216/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **4.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 37.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 145 MB | 582 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hugo Dumouch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449465745) | [GRAND-ATTIC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676214729) |

## What reviewers say

### Idle Ghost

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-ghost/id1483434209)

Manage ghost hunters to capture and cook spectral beings in your restaurant. Upgrade your kitchen and unlock new areas to expand your culinary empire. Become the ultimate ghost chef!

**Highlights:** Capture ghosts, Cook ghost dishes, Upgrade kitchen, Unlock cemetery, Restaurant management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pocket Land!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-land/id6446137216)

Cultivate a charming farm, harvest crops, and manage workers in this top-down simulator. Defend your land from zombies and ants while unlocking new buildings, crafting recipes, and upgrading skills. Embark on quests and enjoy a relaxing farming adventure.

**Highlights:** Farm management, Crop harvesting, Worker assistance, Zombie defense, Building upgrades, RPG-style quests, Pet companions

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

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pirate Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pirate Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Camp 2 Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Camp 3 Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pirate Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Chain Offer Small | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Vibes + | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dice Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Decrease Spawn Time | $4.99 | one-time |
| King Charles Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Discount Decrease Spawn Time 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Premium Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| S-tier Epic Item Flash Offer | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Enjoyable and relaxing gameplay
- 👍 No forced ads
- 🎨 Cute character and pet designs
- ⏱️ Good time killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive monetization and pay-to-win elements
- 🔍 Repetitive and lacking content
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Forced ads after certain level
- Disappearing items and resources
- Broken or non-functioning features
- Syncing and login issues

**Requested features**

- More content and updates
- Offline play option
- Ability to zoom in/out
- Improved progression system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Ghost free?

Idle Ghost is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pocket Land! free?

Pocket Land! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Idle Ghost or Pocket Land!?

Pocket Land! is rated higher. Idle Ghost averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Pocket Land! averages 4.7 from 4.3K ratings.

### Do Idle Ghost or Pocket Land! have ads?

Pocket Land! shows ads; Idle Ghost does not.

### Which is updated more often, Idle Ghost or Pocket Land!?

Idle Ghost ships an update every 2 days, and Pocket Land! every 2 weeks. Most recently, Idle Ghost was updated on October 3, 2026 and Pocket Land! on October 23, 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.*