# Idle Life Sim vs Idle Civilizations

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Idle Life Sim at 61K against Idle Civilizations's 3.2K. Idle Life Sim also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 33%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Life Sim sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Idle Civilizations sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Idle Life Sim against 4.7 for Idle Civilizations. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Life Sim has 61K ratings behind it against 3.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of Idle Life Sim's written reviews are positive against 33% of Idle Civilizations's.

Idle Life Sim ships an update every 5 weeks, Idle Civilizations every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Life Sim | Idle Civilizations |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (61K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-life-sim-simulator-game/id1501361660/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-civilizations-evolution/id6447911434/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **61K** | 3.2K |
| Positive reviews | **41.1% of reviews** | 32.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 512 MB | 557 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Codigames](https://appshunter.io/developer/516547990) | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) |

## What reviewers say

### Idle Life Sim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-life-sim-simulator-game/id1501361660)

Create and customize avatars, manage their careers, and decorate their homes. Make important life decisions to help them succeed and progress from a small apartment to a large mansion.

**Highlights:** Avatar creation and customization, Career choice and progression, House customization and decoration, Decision making for avatar success, Lifestyle exploration, Earning and managing money

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 80 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mentor | $4.99 | one-time |
| Robot impersonator | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Combo | $13.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Offer of the week | $22.99 | one-time |
| 6500 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Cute graphics and character customization
- 🎨 Enjoyable home decoration
- 💰 Earning money through ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🛑 Excessive number of ads
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases to remove ads
- 🤔 Repetitive and limited gameplay
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🕰️ Slow progression and money earning

**Reported bugs**

- Screen freezes when switching characters
- Inconsistent rewards from grandma's ads
- Disappearance of progress and saved data

**Requested features**

- More career options and job interactions
- Ability to visit other players' homes
- Pets and relationships with other characters
- More furniture and customization options
- Ability to sell or recycle furniture


### Idle Civilizations

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-civilizations-evolution/id6447911434)

Build and grow civilizations from the dawn of humanity to the future in this idle strategy game. Earn money, hire workers, and customize your character as you progress through different historical eras. Relax and watch your empire expand without pressure.

**Highlights:** Build and grow civilizations, Idle progression, Time travel mechanics, Resource management, Character customization, Tower building

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini Gem Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fortune Wheel Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Better Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Welcome pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADS | $5.99 | one-time |
| Income Boost x2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Free Rewards Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast progression
- 👍 Cute graphics and animations
- 🔒 No forced ads
- 🚀 Satisfying gameplay loop

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 💰 Expensive ad removal
- 🔁 Repetitive progression
- 🤑 Excessive microtransactions
- 🔍 Lack of instructions/tutorials

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to craft higher rarity event items
- Offline progress not working
- Purchased ad removal not working

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Save/load game progress
- Improved balance and progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Life Sim free?

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

### Is Idle Civilizations free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Idle Life Sim or Idle Civilizations?

Idle Civilizations is rated higher. Idle Life Sim averages 4.6 out of 5 from 61K ratings, while Idle Civilizations averages 4.7 from 3.2K ratings.

### Do Idle Life Sim or Idle Civilizations have ads?

Both Idle Life Sim and Idle Civilizations show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Idle Life Sim or Idle Civilizations?

Idle Life Sim ships an update every 5 weeks, and Idle Civilizations every 6 weeks. Most recently, Idle Life Sim was updated on November 12, 2026 and Idle Civilizations on November 7, 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.*