Comparison

Idle Acorns vs Lab Gone Wrong

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
Currently charting
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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

Lab Gone Wrong

Features
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Lab Gone Wrong is a delightfully chaotic idle simulation game where science meets slapstick. Build a lab full of unpredictable experiments, from hamster-powered generators to interdimensional sandwich portals. Recruit eccentric assistants like Becky the Intern and Professor Forgetful, each bringing unique boosts to your progress. Enjoy randomized events, unlock dozens of achievements, and embrace the madness of scientific innovation. Whether you’re in it for the stats, the story, or the silliness, this lab has something for every budding mad scientist. Features: • 21 ridiculous scientific projects • Unique assistants with special perks • Dynamic random events • 80+ achievements • Project synergy system • Real-time progress tracking and statistics No ads. No online requirements. Just pure chaotic fun.

Screenshots

Idle Acorns4 screens
Lab Gone Wrong4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Lab Gone Wrong at every 3 days against Idle Acorns's every 6 weeks. Idle Acorns's advantage is chart position (#156 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

Idle Acorns costs $1.99 and Lab Gone Wrong $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Idle Acorns ships an update every 6 weeks, Lab Gone Wrong every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Idle Acorns versus Lab Gone Wrong: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIdle AcornsLab Gone Wrong
Price$1.99$1.99
Rating4.8 (1.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#156 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.1 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size149 MB5 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developeraleros.io LLCTakumi Kanzaki

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

Lab Gone Wrong

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Idle Acorns

No in-app purchases

None

Lab Gone Wrong

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Idle Acorns free?
Idle Acorns costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lab Gone Wrong free?
Lab Gone Wrong costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Idle Acorns or Lab Gone Wrong have ads?
Neither Idle Acorns nor Lab Gone Wrong shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Idle Acorns or Lab Gone Wrong?
Idle Acorns ships an update every 6 weeks, and Lab Gone Wrong every 3 days. Most recently, Idle Acorns was updated on September 25, 2026 and Lab Gone Wrong on September 21, 2026.

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