# Idle Square Dance vs My Restaurant Simulator

The clearest difference is rating: Idle Square Dance at 5.0 against My Restaurant Simulator's 4.1. Idle Square Dance also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). My Restaurant Simulator's advantage is ratings volume (49 vs 2). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My Restaurant Simulator sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Idle Square Dance asks for nothing beyond the download.

Idle Square Dance holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Restaurant Simulator has 49 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Idle Square Dance ships an update every 2 months, My Restaurant Simulator monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Square Dance | My Restaurant Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-square-dance/id1487413176/reviews)** | [4.1 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-restaurant-simulator/id6476298208/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **49** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 147 MB | 211 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [文辉 江](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503883236) | [1LIFE](https://appshunter.io/developer/642917436) |

## What reviewers say

### Idle Square Dance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-square-dance/id1487413176)

Manage a bustling square and attract diverse customers. Unlock new areas, upgrade facilities, and become the ultimate manager in this engaging idle game.

**Highlights:** Unlock various squares, Attract diverse customers, Unlock various facilities, Upgrade your square, Become the best manager

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### My Restaurant Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-restaurant-simulator/id6476298208)

Build and manage your own restaurant empire, starting from a small cafe to a popular establishment. Make strategic decisions, hire staff, expand your menu, and upgrade your facilities to become a restaurant magnate. Earn money even while offline.

**Highlights:** Restaurant expansion and upgrades, Staff hiring and management, Menu customization, Offline income generation, Strategic resource management, Quests and storyline

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 Crystals | $1.99 | one-time |
| 70 Crystals | $3.99 | one-time |
| 150 Crystals | $7.99 | one-time |
| Robert Macdonald | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special offer | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Square Dance free?

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

### Is My Restaurant Simulator free?

My Restaurant Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Idle Square Dance or My Restaurant Simulator?

Idle Square Dance is rated higher. Idle Square Dance averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while My Restaurant Simulator averages 4.1 from 49 ratings.

### Do Idle Square Dance or My Restaurant Simulator have ads?

My Restaurant Simulator shows ads; Idle Square Dance does not.

### Which is updated more often, Idle Square Dance or My Restaurant Simulator?

Idle Square Dance ships an update every 2 months, and My Restaurant Simulator monthly. Most recently, Idle Square Dance was updated on October 7, 2026 and My Restaurant Simulator on October 24, 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.*