# Lucky Pirate vs Inventory Idle

The clearest difference is rating: Lucky Pirate at 4.9 against Inventory Idle's 4.4. Lucky Pirate also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Inventory Idle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Lucky Pirate asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lucky Pirate holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lucky Pirate has 108 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Lucky Pirate's written reviews are positive against 80% of Inventory Idle's.

Lucky Pirate ships an update weekly, Inventory Idle every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lucky Pirate | Inventory Idle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (108 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lucky-pirate-a-deck-builder/id1559645247/reviews)** | [4.4 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inventory-idle/id6744122818/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **108** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | **93.9% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 129 MB | 375 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Webagent](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492793775) | [Rudransh Shinghal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806164171) |

## What reviewers say

### Lucky Pirate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lucky-pirate-a-deck-builder/id1559645247)

This game blends luck, strategy, and puzzle mechanics. Players buy items to earn coins, discover item interactions, and develop unique strategies to unlock new stages. Enjoy quick gameplay sessions with numerous levels to discover.

**Highlights:** Item-based coin generation, Discover unique item interactions, Develop custom strategies, Unlock new stages, Quick gameplay sessions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Free to play, no ads
- 💡 Addictive and engaging gameplay
- 🧠 Deeply strategic and brain-stretching
- 🚀 Fast to play, easy to learn
- ✨ Unique and clever concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚖️ Too much luck needed
- 📈 Stars needed increase exponentially
- ❓ Inaccessible levels
- 💰 Shop prices unbalanced
- 📉 Moved away from original simplicity

**Requested features**

- More choice on items for new levels
- Optional landscape display mode
- Japanese language support
- Donation button for developer support


### Inventory Idle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inventory-idle/id6744122818)

Optimize your weapon factory and maximize profits in this fast-paced idle simulator. Farm over 1000 unique weapons, create custom builds for your player, and automate quests to earn even while offline. Explore skill trees and battle bosses to amass trillions in wealth.

**Highlights:** Farm 1000+ unique weapons, Create custom player builds, Unlock profit multipliers and upgrades, Automate quest completion, Earn offline rewards, Explore five unique skill trees, Fight bosses and enemies

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Infinite Spins and No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lucky Pirate free?

Lucky Pirate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Inventory Idle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lucky Pirate or Inventory Idle?

Lucky Pirate is rated higher. Lucky Pirate averages 4.9 out of 5 from 108 ratings, while Inventory Idle averages 4.4 from 19 ratings.

### Do Lucky Pirate or Inventory Idle have ads?

Inventory Idle shows ads; Lucky Pirate does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lucky Pirate or Inventory Idle?

Lucky Pirate ships an update weekly, and Inventory Idle every 3 days. Most recently, Lucky Pirate was updated on October 24, 2026 and Inventory Idle on October 22, 2026.

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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.*