Simple RPG vs Idle Exploration
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Idle or tap gameplay
- Auto-battle combat
- Incremental progress
- Prestiging and infinite gameplay
- Retro pixel art graphics
- Strategic hero upgrades
- Unique hero abilities
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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!
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Simple RPG | Idle Exploration |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (117 ratings) — better | 4.3 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 117 — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 111 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TopCog LLC | Benjamin Cerrone |
Customer experience
Simple RPG
Idle Exploration
In-app purchases
Simple RPG
- 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
Idle Exploration
- 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
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