# Pet Idle vs HellManager

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pet Idle at 76% against HellManager's 37%. HellManager's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (7.1K vs 1.2K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pet Idle sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and HellManager sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HellManager holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HellManager has 7.1K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of Pet Idle's written reviews are positive against 37% of HellManager's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pet Idle ships an update monthly, HellManager every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pet Idle | HellManager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pet-idle/id1484697185/reviews) | **[4.8 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellmanager/id6443788617/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | **7.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **75.7% of reviews** | 37.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 178 MB | 268 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SPL GAMES LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648375537) | [Aloha Factory](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532178516) |

## What reviewers say

### Pet Idle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pet-idle/id1484697185)

Care for virtual dogs and cats in this life simulation game. Manage their needs, teach them tricks, and expand their home. The happier your pets, the more you earn.

**Highlights:** Virtual pet care system, House building and decoration, Teach pets tricks, Multiple pet breeds, Unique pet personalities, Robots and drones for assistance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20.000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 15.000 Energy | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100.000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 75.000 Energy | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cat Lover's Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dog Lover's Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Pets Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |
| Fortune Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Max Pack | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🐶 Cute pets
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🏠 Customizable home
- 🤖 Helpful automated drones
- 🎨 Adorable graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive pets and items
- 🔍 Difficult to progress without spending money
- 🔁 Repetitive tasks
- 🛑 Glitches and bugs after updates
- 🔊 Annoying ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and becomes unplayable after receiving the panda pet
- Pets' needs and stats get stuck in an unresponsive state
- Drones and automated features stop working properly
- Game resets progress after updates or device changes

**Requested features**

- Add more pet breeds
- Implement a pet breeding feature
- Allow moving and rotating furniture
- Add a litter box or way to clean up pet messes
- Improve the daily reward system


### HellManager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellmanager/id6443788617)

An idle arcade game where you manage hell. Torture sinners to earn coins, upgrade buildings, and expand your infernal empire. Strategically place units and automate processes to become the ultimate boss of hell.

**Highlights:** Idle arcade gameplay, Sinners torture and management, Building upgrades and expansion, Strategic unit placement, Automated battle features, Empire development

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dollar package 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| RV ticket 30 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dollar package 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| RV ticket 50 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dollar package 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Dollar package 4 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Dollar package 5 | $13.99 | one-time |
| Dollar package 6 | $28.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun gameplay
- 👍 Engaging experience
- 💡 Unique concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🔁 Repetitive levels
- 🐛 Progress not saved

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes after ads
- Inconsistent performance
- Incorrect in-game data display

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and challenges
- Implement an ad-free version
- Improve save/load functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pet Idle free?

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

### Is HellManager free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pet Idle or HellManager?

HellManager is rated higher. Pet Idle averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while HellManager averages 4.8 from 7.1K ratings.

### Do Pet Idle or HellManager have ads?

Both Pet Idle and HellManager show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pet Idle or HellManager?

Pet Idle ships an update monthly, and HellManager every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pet Idle was updated on October 16, 2026 and HellManager on October 12, 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.*