# Idle Ghost vs Cinema City 3D

The clearest difference is rating: Cinema City 3D at 4.8 against Idle Ghost's 3.7. Cinema City 3D also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 6). Idle Ghost's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cinema City 3D sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Idle Ghost asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cinema City 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cinema City 3D has 15K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Idle Ghost's written reviews are positive against 81% of Cinema City 3D's.

Idle Ghost ships an update every 2 days, Cinema City 3D every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Ghost | Cinema City 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-ghost/id1483434209/reviews) | **[4.8 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinema-city-3d/id6477145936/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **81.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 145 MB | 183 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hugo Dumouch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449465745) | [Solid Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625798412) |

## 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, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cinema City 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinema-city-3d/id6477145936)

Manage a virtual movie studio, produce films, and upgrade production skills to maximize box office earnings. Design unique movie sets and scenes in a vibrant cityscape. This casual idle game offers endless creative possibilities for movie enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Manage a movie studio, Shoot different movie types, Improve production skills, Earn box office revenue, Build props and scenes, Create movie works

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamond Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Lite | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Plus | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎥 Fun and realistic game experience
- 👍 Accurate to the advertisements
- 🚀 Engaging and addictive gameplay
- 💡 Ability to create and watch your own movies

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many advertisements
- 💰 Expensive upgrades and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔄 Slow progression and high costs for new levels

**Reported bugs**

- Progress reset issues
- Crashes and freezes when collecting rewards
- Ads that appear unexpectedly or prevent gameplay

**Requested features**

- Add sound effects and background music
- Improve offline rewards and passive income
- Introduce more varied movie genres and storylines
- Reduce the frequency and intrusiveness of advertisements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Ghost free?

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

### Is Cinema City 3D free?

Cinema City 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Idle Ghost or Cinema City 3D?

Cinema City 3D is rated higher. Idle Ghost averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Cinema City 3D averages 4.8 from 15K ratings.

### Do Idle Ghost or Cinema City 3D have ads?

Cinema City 3D shows ads; Idle Ghost does not.

### Which is updated more often, Idle Ghost or Cinema City 3D?

Idle Ghost ships an update every 2 days, and Cinema City 3D every 4 months. Most recently, Idle Ghost was updated on November 3, 2026 and Cinema City 3D on November 4, 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.*