# Grim RPG vs Time Idle RPG

The clearest difference is rating: Grim RPG at 4.3 against Time Idle RPG's 3.8. Grim RPG also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 47%) and ratings volume (52 vs 6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Grim RPG sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Time Idle RPG sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Grim RPG holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grim RPG has 52 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Grim RPG's written reviews are positive against 47% of Time Idle RPG's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grim RPG | Time Idle RPG |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grim-rpg/id1551670378/reviews)** | [3.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-idle-rpg/id1583966739/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **52** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **68.0% of reviews** | 46.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 167 MB | 195 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [TopCog LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/936969300) | [Robinson Arias](https://appshunter.io/developer/1583966741) |

## What reviewers say

### Grim RPG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grim-rpg/id1551670378)

Embark on an epic adventure, battling hordes of monsters with a vast arsenal of weapons. Collect over 100 unique items, discover item interactions, and strategically equip your gear to maximize your combat effectiveness. This incremental game offers endless progression and crafting.

**Highlights:** Collect over 100 weapons, Discover unique items, Explore item interactions, Strategically equip weapons, Alter the world for capabilities, Find crafting recipes, Incremental progression

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blessed Enchanted Egg | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cube of Finding | $4.99 | one-time |
| Exalted Enchanted Egg | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dream Catcher | $9.99 | one-time |
| Divine Enchanted Egg | $9.99 | one-time |


### Time Idle RPG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-idle-rpg/id1583966739)

This idle incremental game uses real-world time to progress. Earn resources and unlock new mechanics while you're away, then strategically assign your gathered time to optimize your in-game gains and climb leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Real-time progression, Idle resource gathering, Multiple layers of unlocks, Achievements and leaderboards, Strategic time assignment, Offline progress

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| No More Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Gems | $8.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Gems | $39.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Gems | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Made with love and care
- 💡 Deep but accessible mechanics
- ⏳ Great for long-term progression
- ✨ Game shines after early game
- 🎮 Lots of stuff to do

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 A little rough around the edges
- 🐌 Slow progression
- 😵 Confusing mechanics
- 📉 Flat growth for time travel
- 🐛 Broken auto buy for talent fragments

**Reported bugs**

- Auto buy for talent fragments is broken
- Timer page is worthless
- Too many bugs
- Auto buy of tower may buy un unlocked talents
- Auto max number on anything goes to 0

**Requested features**

- Simpler game explanation
- More tutorial
- Fix auto buy for talent fragments
- Fix timer page issues
- Fix bugs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grim RPG free?

Grim RPG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Time Idle RPG free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Grim RPG or Time Idle RPG?

Grim RPG is rated higher. Grim RPG averages 4.3 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Time Idle RPG averages 3.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do Grim RPG or Time Idle RPG have ads?

Both Grim RPG and Time Idle RPG 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.*