# Idle Explorer vs Fubmart Tycoon

The clearest difference is rating: Fubmart Tycoon at 4.9 against Idle Explorer's 4.3. Fubmart Tycoon also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6). Idle Explorer's advantage is ratings volume (295 vs 26) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Explorer sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Fubmart Tycoon asks for nothing beyond the download.

Fubmart Tycoon holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Explorer has 295 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Explorer | Fubmart Tycoon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (295 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-explorer/id1491737397/reviews) | **[4.9 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fubmart-tycoon/id6748035528/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **295** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | 24.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 174 MB | 201 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [MADBOX](https://appshunter.io/developer/981448700) | [FUBU GAMES OYUN YAZILIM VE BILGI TEKNOLOJILERI TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526018818) |

## What reviewers say

### Idle Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-explorer/id1491737397)

Become a settler and discover new lands in this idle simulation game. Hire workers, gather resources, and earn money to upgrade your team and skills. Enjoy a super easy-to-play experience focused on exploration and profit.

**Highlights:** Explore new lands, Hire and upgrade workers, Gather resources, Earn in-game currency, Upgrade skills, Become a settler

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small profit boost | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small speed boost | $0.99 | one-time |
| Large speed boost | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large profit boost | $3.99 | one-time |
| Enormous profit boost | $9.99 | one-time |
| Enormous speed boost | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cute and simple game
- 👍 Decent idle game idea
- 👍 Runs smoothly
- 👍 Cute graphics
- 👍 Good mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

-  anúncios Ads, ads, and more ads
-  anúncios Forced ad viewing
-  anúncios Ads disrupt gameplay
-  anúncios No option to buy ad freedom
-  anúncios Ads every time you level up

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot go to the next world/island
- Stuck on islands/levels
- App doesn't open (gray screen)
- Game crashes, especially with ad boosters
- Progress reset after update

**Requested features**

- Add music and sound effects
- Option to buy ad freedom
- More content/features
- Fix progress reset bug
- Improve map collection rate


### Fubmart Tycoon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fubmart-tycoon/id6748035528)

Build and manage your own shops, upgrade your aisles, and unlock new zones to expand your retail empire. Sell products, attract customers, and become the ultimate shop tycoon.

**Highlights:** Build new shops, Upgrade shop aisles, Unlock new zones, Sell products, Expand retail empire

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Explorer free?

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

### Is Fubmart Tycoon free?

Fubmart Tycoon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Idle Explorer or Fubmart Tycoon?

Fubmart Tycoon is rated higher. Idle Explorer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 295 ratings, while Fubmart Tycoon averages 4.9 from 26 ratings.

### Do Idle Explorer or Fubmart Tycoon have ads?

Both Idle Explorer and Fubmart Tycoon show ads.

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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.*
