Comparison

Idle Acorns vs Trubics

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Trubics

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Jump, strategize, and conquer in Trubics, a 3D puzzle-platformer where every jump counts! Your goal is to navigate floating platforms, avoiding hidden dangers and reaching the finish before you run out of moves. Each level is carefully designed to be solved with pure strategy - NO GUESSING INVOLVED! Key Features: - No Guesswork - Every puzzle is 100% solvable; victory depends on your logic, not luck. - 108 Brain-Burning Levels - From clever warm-ups to mind-melting puzzles, each stage demands sharp strategy. - Nearby Danger Alert - Cubes display numbers revealing nearby traps. Analyze carefully - misread a clue and it's game over! - Marking System - If you suspect a tile is unsafe, place a warning marker on it to avoid accidental jumps. - Limited Moves - Each level gives you just enough jumps to succeed… if you pay attention. Will you risk a daring shortcut or play it safe? - Map Overview - Toggle a bird’s-eye view to plan your perfect path before jumping. - Trap Clue - Stuck? No worries! Use hints to reveal trap locations. - Efficiency = Rewards - Complete levels with moves to spare to earn bonus stars and coins. - Unlock Custom Styles - Spend hard-earned coins on unique skins to personalize both your player and platform. Can you make it to the end of every level with the fewest moves? Download now and start your journey!

Screenshots

Idle Acorns4 screens
Trubics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Trubics at Free against Idle Acorns's $1.99. Trubics also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Idle Acorns's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Trubics is free to download; Idle Acorns costs $1.99 up front. Trubics sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Idle Acorns asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Idle Acorns ships an update every 6 weeks, Trubics every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Idle Acorns versus Trubics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIdle AcornsTrubics
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (1.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size149 MB119 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeraleros.io LLCDIGITAL BULL SOLUTIONS SRL

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

Trubics

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Idle Acorns

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Trubics

One-time9
  • 1000 Coins$0.99
  • Platform Marble Skin$0.99
  • Platform Neon Skin$0.99
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  • Player Cat Skin$0.99
  • Player Neon Skin$0.99
  • Player Glass Skin$0.99
  • 2400 Coins$1.99
  • Infinite Lives 24h$1.99
  • Infinite Lives$2.99

Questions

Is Idle Acorns free?
Idle Acorns costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Trubics free?
Trubics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Idle Acorns or Trubics have ads?
Trubics shows ads; Idle Acorns does not.
Which is updated more often, Idle Acorns or Trubics?
Idle Acorns ships an update every 6 weeks, and Trubics every 3 weeks. Most recently, Idle Acorns was updated on October 15, 2026 and Trubics on October 7, 2026.

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