Comparison

Idle Acorns vs SC

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

SC

Features
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**SC-LOADMASTER** Take control of your Star Citizen cargo runs. SC-LOADMASTER is the essential companion app for cargo pilots who want to stop doing math and start making credits. **PLAN YOUR CONTRACTS** Select your ship and set your maximum container size, then build out your cargo manifest entry by entry. Add collection points, delivery locations, commodities, and SCU amounts with smart autocomplete that knows every location and commodity in the 'verse. **OPTIMIZE YOUR LOAD** Once your entries are ready, organize them into route cards grouped by pickup and delivery location. SC-LOADMASTER automatically calculates the most efficient container breakdown for each route — showing you exactly how many 16, 8, 4, 2, and 1 SCU containers you'll need at a glance. No more guessing. No more wasted space. **TRACK YOUR CAPACITY** Running totals update in real-time as you build your manifest, turning red if you exceed your ship's cargo capacity. The remaining capacity counter on each card keeps you from overcommitting before you ever undock. **LOG YOUR RUNS** Save completed deliveries to your log with a single tap. Every run is automatically timestamped and stored, giving you a complete history of your cargo operations sorted by date. Browse your history across paginated entries that keep things organized no matter how many runs you have under your belt. **MANAGE YOUR FLEET** Keep a registry of all your ships and their cargo capacities. Your fleet populates automatically in the contract planner, so switching between a Constellation and a C2 is just a tap away. **BUILT FOR STAR CITIZEN** SC-LOADMASTER is designed specifically around Star Citizen's cargo mechanics. Every feature exists to solve a real problem that cargo pilots face — from container math to route planning to keeping a record of what you've hauled and where. Stop calculating on paper. Start flying smarter.

Screenshots

Idle Acorns4 screens
SC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SC at every 6 days against Idle Acorns's every 6 weeks. Idle Acorns's advantage is chart position (#120 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). On 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 SC $2.99 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, SC every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Idle Acorns versus SC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIdle AcornsSC
Price$1.99 — better$2.99
Rating4.8 (1.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#120 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.1 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size149 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeraleros.io LLCEric Downey

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

SC

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Idle Acorns

No in-app purchases

None

SC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Idle Acorns free?
Idle Acorns costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SC free?
SC costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Idle Acorns or SC have ads?
Neither Idle Acorns nor SC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Idle Acorns or SC?
Idle Acorns ships an update every 6 weeks, and SC every 6 days. Most recently, Idle Acorns was updated on October 14, 2026 and SC on October 8, 2026.

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