Comparison

Simple RPG vs Idle Exploration

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Simple RPG

Embark on an idle RPG adventure where you battle monsters, collect loot, and upgrade your hero. Play passively or tap your way to victory, with infinite gameplay through prestiging and strategic upgrades.

Highlights
  • Idle or tap gameplay
  • Auto-battle combat
  • Incremental progress
  • Prestiging and infinite gameplay
  • Retro pixel art graphics
  • Strategic hero upgrades
  • Unique hero abilities
Features
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Embark on the epic quest of good VS. evil in this refreshingly simple RPG Idle Clicker Incremental! Assume the identity of an Idle Tap Hero as you combat fearsome Monsters in an RPG Quest for loot! Fight -> Loot -> Upgrade -> Rinse and Repeat! There is no choice: advance or die! So, sit back and relax while your Hero slays the Monsters – perhaps pitching in with a Tap, or two – then spend the hard-won Quest Loot purchasing Upgrades again and again as the epic battle continues… GAMEPLAY * Play Idle or Tap, tap, tap your way to victory over the Monsters! * Auto-battle combat! * Incremental style progress! * Prestiging and infinite gameplay! * Retro-style pixel art graphics! * Straightforward RPG with Strategic Upgrades! * Classic Idle Clicker gameplay with some unexpected twists! HEROES * 10 Idle Tap Heroes! * Every Hero has a unique ability to help defeat Monsters! * Incremental unlocking and discovery! ENEMIES * Battle hoards of enemies, including Monsters such as Warlocks, Ogres, Goblins, Dragons and more! * Upgrade your Hero and Tap like crazy to overcome epic bosses! QUESTS * 10 Unique and Epic Quests! * Match the right Idle Tap Hero with the right Quest to maximize your Battle advantage!

About

Idle Exploration

Embark on a relaxed top-down RPG adventure where you passively gather resources, battle monsters, and enhance your character. Discover new zones, collect procedurally generated gear, and upgrade your abilities through a prestige system. Daily quests and achievements ensure continuous rewards.

Highlights
  • Passive resource gathering
  • Monster combat and loot drops
  • Procedurally generated gear
  • Zone exploration and discovery
  • Skill tree and character upgrades
  • Prestige system for permanent bonuses
  • Daily quests and achievements
Features
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Idle Exploration is a laid-back top-down RPG where adventure never stops. Wander through various zone stand near resource nodes to passively gather materials, fight monsters for loot, and grow stronger with every run. Explore & Discover Unlock new zones packed with unique resources, rare mobs, and hidden secrets. Each zone brings new materials, gear, and upgrade opportunities. Collect & Equip Find procedurally generated weapons, armor, and accessories in three rarity tiers. Collect powerful runes that stack passive bonuses over time. Upgrade & Prestige Spend resources on zone shrines, skill trees, and gates. When you're ready, Rebirth for permanent skill points and a stronger next run. Daily quests, achievements and a combo farming system keep every session rewarding. Simple to pick up. Deep enough to get lost in.

Screenshots

Simple RPG4 screens
Idle Exploration4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple RPG at 80% against Idle Exploration's 25%. Simple RPG also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Simple RPG sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Idle Exploration sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simple RPG holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple RPG has 117 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Simple RPG's written reviews are positive against 25% of Idle Exploration's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple RPG ships an update weekly, Idle Exploration every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Simple RPG versus Idle Exploration: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple RPGIdle Exploration
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (117 ratings) — better4.3 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings117 — better10
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB111 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperTopCog LLCBenjamin Cerrone

Customer experience

Simple RPG

All ratings117 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative16.0%

Idle Exploration

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Simple RPG

One-time6
  • 500 Gems!$4.99
  • Skip Ads!$4.99
  • 1,100 Gems!$9.99
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  • Gilded Heroes Special Offer!$9.99
  • 1,700 Gems!$14.99
  • 2,500 Gems!$19.99
10 purchases

Idle Exploration

One-time10
  • Gems Starter Bundle$0.99
  • Small Gem Pack$1.99
  • Extra Slots$2.99
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  • Auto Claim Quests$2.99
  • Auto Open Chests$4.99
  • Double Resources$4.99
  • Starter Bundle$5.99
  • Large Gem Pack$9.99
  • Mega Bundle$14.99
  • Extra Large Gem Pack$24.99

Questions

Is Simple RPG free?
Simple RPG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Idle Exploration free?
Idle Exploration is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Simple RPG or Idle Exploration?
Simple RPG is rated higher. Simple RPG averages 4.7 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while Idle Exploration averages 4.3 from 10 ratings.
Do Simple RPG or Idle Exploration have ads?
Neither Simple RPG nor Idle Exploration shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple RPG or Idle Exploration?
Simple RPG ships an update weekly, and Idle Exploration every 3 weeks. Most recently, Simple RPG was updated on October 29, 2026 and Idle Exploration on October 28, 2026.

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