# Idle Dice vs Ghosty

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ghosty at 100% against Idle Dice's 49%. Ghosty also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 9). Idle Dice's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 5) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Dice sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Ghosty asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ghosty holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Dice has 1.6K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Idle Dice's written reviews are positive against 100% of Ghosty's.

Idle Dice ships an update every 2 months, Ghosty fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Dice | Ghosty |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-dice-incremental-game/id1504039347/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghosty-a-spooky-game/id6803189692/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 48.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lutz Schoenfelder](https://appshunter.io/developer/1504039346) | [Odeon Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833073759) |

## What reviewers say

### Idle Dice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-dice-incremental-game/id1504039347)

A nearly endless incremental game where you test your luck by rolling dice to earn money. Upgrade dice, earn combos, and use strategy cards to boost your income. The game continues to earn while you're away, allowing for auto progression and tycoon growth.

**Highlights:** Upgrade dice value, Idle game play, Dice combos, Strategy cards, Prestige system, Roulette bonuses, Auto progression

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 230 Bonus Points | $4.99 | one-time |
| 112 Duel Dice Cups | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 480 Duel Dice Cups | $23.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Bonus Points | $24.99 | one-time |
| Epic Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Duel Dice Cups | $49.99 | one-time |
| 2600 Bonus Points | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 🚀 Great progression and scaling
- 💡 Unique dice-rolling mechanic
- 🎮 Enjoyable incremental gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads freeze the game and don't provide rewards
- 🐛 Progress doesn't save consistently
- 🔋 Game crashes or freezes frequently
- 🔋 Low resolution and blurry graphics

**Reported bugs**

- Tracking permission prompt causes crashes
- Unresponsive controls after minimizing app
- Progress resets or gets wiped unexpectedly
- Ads not working as intended

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved save/load functionality
- More content and game modes
- Better optimization for mobile devices


### Ghosty

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghosty-a-spooky-game/id6803189692)

Hunt ghosts in your own room using augmented reality. Capture spectral beings by locking onto them with your camcorder, managing your battery life as you play. Enjoy an endless free mode or unlock a full campaign of challenging levels.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality ghost hunting, Camcorder-based gameplay, Free endless mode, 100-level campaign unlock, Global leaderboards, Game Center achievements

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Dice free?

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

### Is Ghosty free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Idle Dice or Ghosty?

Ghosty is rated higher. Idle Dice averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Ghosty averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Idle Dice or Ghosty have ads?

Idle Dice shows ads; Ghosty does not.

### Which is updated more often, Idle Dice or Ghosty?

Idle Dice ships an update every 2 months, and Ghosty fortnightly. Most recently, Idle Dice was updated on October 20, 2026 and Ghosty 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.*