Idle Acorns vs Dragon Up!
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Idle Acorns
A classic idle clicker game with a charming narrative. Explore diverse environments, gather resources, craft items, and play mini-games. Enjoy a pure, ad-free experience with no in-app purchases or data mining.
- Resource gathering and upgrades
- Crafting over 24 items
- Fishing and cooking mini-game
- Gardening and tree growing
- Campfire for inviting characters
- iCloud backup support
- Game Center integration
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Inspired by the classics, Idle Acorns is a fun mobile clicker game that features no advertisements, no in-app purchases, and no data-mining. Inspired by the clicker games of the old internet, Idle Acorns brings a fun narrative to the mobile clicker arena but without getting weighed down by advertisements, in-app purchases or data mining. Explore the forest and ocean with Benny the squirrel and enjoy everything from fishing, to gardening. Unlock the campfire to invite new characters, collect resources, and craft items. Featuring 4 mini-games, iCloud backup support, Game Center support, iMessage sticker pack, and more! Like classic Idle games, Idle Acorns respects time travel. Please note that time travel will disable Game Center features. Shake the tree to gather acorns. Purchase upgrades and enlist scavengers to collect acorns while you are away! Sell your acorns, and unlock new areas in the shop. Speak with Benny the squirrel to navigate your adventure. Cast your line, and catch fish in the ocean. Open the map to visit your acres of land, or upgrade your offline collection. Unlock the campfire and invite all new characters. Trade resources and buy recipes to craft over 24 new items. - Forge diamonds and buy upgrades - Go fishing and cook fish - Buy land and grow trees - Unlock the campfire and trade resources - Buy recipes and craft items - 4 Mini-Games - Share resources with friends - Lots of character dialogue - Seasonal events - iCloud backup support - Game Center leaderboards and achievements - iMessage sticker pack IMPORTANT: iPhone SE (2016 First Generation) and iPod touch are not supported.
Dragon Up!
Hatch and collect unique dragons in this idle adventure game. Discover their personalities, expand your kingdom with new lands and habitats, and upgrade your dragons to earn more coins. Feed your dragon to unlock treasures and advance your quest.
- Hatch and collect rare dragons
- Expand idle kingdom with new lands
- Upgrade dragons and nests for coins
- Feed dragon for treasures and unlocks
- Participate in time-limited events
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Available exclusively for Netflix members. Hatch and collect rare dragons — then help them revive their magic in this colorful and beautifully animated idle adventure game. Save the kingdom by discovering each dragon's unique design and personality. Some dragons — like the Pug Dragon, the Queen Dragon and the Robo Dragon — offer better rewards and moneymaking abilities. Expand your idle kingdom by unlocking more lands and exotic habitats. Upgrade your dragons and nests, and they'll produce more coins. Collect cards and magic potions, then level up your favorite dragons to increase their abilities. The best way to make money is to eat money. Feed gold to your pet dragon Billy at the end of each day, and you'll unlock amazing treasures, new dragons, and new nests. Rebuild your nests, bring back your dragons, expand your kingdom and create your own dragon utopia. Ramp up the fun with time-limited events. Win rare dragons, gems and potions to help advance your main quest.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Idle Acorns at 60% against Dragon Up!'s 15%. Idle Acorns also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Dragon Up!'s advantage is price (Free vs $1.99). On ratings volume and ads 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
Dragon Up! is free to download; Idle Acorns costs $1.99 up front. Dragon Up! sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month. Idle Acorns asks for nothing beyond the download.
Idle Acorns holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 853 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Idle Acorns's written reviews are positive against 15% of Dragon Up!'s.
Idle Acorns ships an update every 6 weeks, Dragon Up! every 12 months. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.
| Parameter | Idle Acorns | Dragon Up! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.2K ratings) — better | 4.2 (853 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 60.2% of reviews — better | 15.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K — better | 853 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 149 MB | 377 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | aleros.io LLC | Netflix, Inc. |
Customer experience
Idle Acorns
Dragon Up!
Bugs and requests
Idle Acorns
Reported bugs
4 issues- Tree disappearing issue
- Bat not recognizing feather purchases
- Zoom and UI issues on certain devices
- Negative acorn balance after time manipulation
Requested features
5 requests- Dark mode option
- More late-game content
- Improved UI and navigation
- Better explanation of game mechanics
- Increased offline progress
Dragon Up!
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Idle Acorns
No in-app purchases
Dragon Up!
- Netflix Standard Plan$19.991 Month
