# Idle Ghost vs Idle Island Builder

The clearest difference is rating: Idle Island Builder at 4.7 against Idle Ghost's 3.7. Idle Island Builder also leads on ratings volume (3.5K vs 6). Idle Ghost's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Island Builder sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Idle Ghost asks for nothing beyond the download.

Idle Island Builder holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Island Builder has 3.5K 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 49% of Idle Island Builder'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, Idle Island Builder every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Ghost | Idle Island Builder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-ghost/id1483434209/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-island-builder/id6670468867/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **3.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 49.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 145 MB | 280 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) | [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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Idle Island Builder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-island-builder/id6670468867)

Build your dream island paradise from the sea. Reclaim land, cultivate lush landscapes with trees, and construct magnificent buildings to create a vibrant, living island. Enjoy tranquil ocean beauty and unleash your creativity in this captivating idle game.

**Highlights:** Reclaim land from the sea, Craft lush green landscapes, Construct magnificent buildings, Create a bustling island, Intuitive idle gameplay, Tranquil ocean beauty

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamond Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Lite | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads MAX | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 5 | $44.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 👍 Easy to start
- 👍 Good game detail
- 👍 Ability to make own island

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Too many forced ads
- 🚫 Ads after every 20 seconds
- 🚫 Ads interrupt gameplay
- 🐛 Trucks keep glitching

**Reported bugs**

- Trucks keep glitching

**Requested features**

- Reduce number of ads
- Add option to remove ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Ghost free?

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

### Is Idle Island Builder free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Idle Ghost or Idle Island Builder?

Idle Island Builder is rated higher. Idle Ghost averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Idle Island Builder averages 4.7 from 3.5K ratings.

### Do Idle Ghost or Idle Island Builder have ads?

Idle Island Builder shows ads; Idle Ghost does not.

### Which is updated more often, Idle Ghost or Idle Island Builder?

Idle Ghost ships an update every 2 days, and Idle Island Builder every 5 months. Most recently, Idle Ghost was updated on October 3, 2026 and Idle Island Builder 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.*