# Game Dev Story+ vs Idle NFT

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Game Dev Story+ at none against Idle NFT's 8. Game Dev Story+ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (12K vs 4). Idle NFT's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle NFT sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Game Dev Story+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Game Dev Story+ against 4.8 for Idle NFT. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Game Dev Story+ has 12K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Game Dev Story+'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Idle NFT's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Game Dev Story+ | Idle NFT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-dev-story-plus/id1557657042/reviews)** | [4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-nft/id1604362796/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 92.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 268 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kairosoft Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/381477233) | [SDP Games SAS](https://appshunter.io/developer/309578706) |

## What reviewers say

### Game Dev Story+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-dev-story-plus/id1557657042)

Build your own game development studio from the ground up. Hire and train staff, develop new game consoles, and create hit games to conquer the industry. Compete globally on leaderboards and decorate your studio with unique pixel art.

**Highlights:** Manage game company, Develop own game console, Change staff professions, Hire and train staff, Unlock game genres, Compete on leaderboards, Decorate studio

**Features:** With Apple Arcade, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Charming retro-inspired graphics
- 🕰 Easy to pick up and play
- 💰 No in-app purchases or ads
- 🤖 Satisfying progression and sense of accomplishment

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional save issues and data loss
- 🤔 Repetitive gameplay after a certain point
- 🤖 Limited options for expanding the business
- 🕰 Steep difficulty curve early on

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent save data
- Inability to hire certain key staff roles

**Requested features**

- More office/staff expansion options
- Ability to develop multiple games simultaneously
- Longer game timeline beyond 20 years
- More diverse game genres and themes
- Customization options for the company and characters


### Idle NFT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-nft/id1604362796)

Create and grow your art team to generate in-game NFTs and earn virtual currency. Enjoy satisfying 3D graphics and a relaxing, easy-to-play experience that continues even while you're offline.

**Highlights:** Create in-game NFTs, Earn in-game crypto, Grow art team, Play while you sleep, Satisfying 3D graphics, Relaxing gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Time wrap 1H | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Auto collect | $4.99 | one-time |
| Double gains | $5.99 | one-time |
| Double speed | $5.99 | one-time |
| Time wrap 1D | $6.99 | one-time |
| Time wrap 2D | $12.99 | one-time |
| Time wrap 4D | $22.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Game Dev Story+ free?

Game Dev Story+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Idle NFT free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Game Dev Story+ or Idle NFT?

Game Dev Story+ is rated higher. Game Dev Story+ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Idle NFT averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Game Dev Story+ or Idle NFT have ads?

Idle NFT shows ads; Game Dev Story+ does not.

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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.*