# Minecube vs Idle Maggots

The clearest difference is rating: Idle Maggots at 4.7 against Minecube's 2.6. Idle Maggots also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (34% vs 7%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Minecube sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Idle Maggots sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Idle Maggots holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Maggots has 6.2K ratings behind it against 491, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of Minecube's written reviews are positive against 34% of Idle Maggots's.

Minecube ships an update every 3 months, Idle Maggots every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Minecube | Idle Maggots |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (491 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minecube-idle/id1566151860/reviews) | **[4.7 (6.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-maggots-simulator-game/id1574338197/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 491 | **6.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 7.0% of reviews | **33.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 204 MB | 514 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Yso Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/659815325) | [TapNation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483575279) |

## What reviewers say

### Minecube

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minecube-idle/id1566151860)

Build an army of miners and upgrade them to systematically destroy the entire game map. This idle game offers a satisfying progression of destruction and resource management.

**Highlights:** Buy miners, Upgrade miners, Destroy map, Idle progression

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100.000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1.000.000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10.000.000 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Witch Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Golem Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| 100.000.000 Coins | $15.99 | one-time |
| Wizard Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1.000.000.000 Coins | $35.99 | one-time |
| 10.000.000.000 Coins | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game concept
- 💡 Rewarded ads system
- 👍 Potential for improvement

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔋 Progress loss on exit
- 💸 Deceptive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Progress resets on exit
- Upgrade purchases not working
- Inconsistent performance

**Requested features**

- Reduce ads frequency
- Improve save/load functionality
- Provide ad-free purchase option


### Idle Maggots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-maggots-simulator-game/id1574338197)

Simulate the growth and consumption of maggots on various carcasses. Produce maggots and watch them eat, leaving behind only the bones. A unique simulation experience focused on decomposition.

**Highlights:** Produce maggots, Consume carcasses, Simulate decomposition, Unique idle gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fast maggot | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mech maggot | $0.99 | one-time |
| Super Maggot | $0.99 | one-time |
| Robot Maggot | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mut maggot | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gold maggot | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Popup and Banner Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ali Maggot | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Maggots | $9.99 | one-time |
| No more ads | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Satisfying visuals
- 🔊 Relaxing audio
- 🕹️ Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- ⏱️ Slow loading times
- 💸 Excessive ads
- 🤢 Disturbing content

**Reported bugs**

- Game not loading properly
- Crashes on certain devices
- Ads not working as intended

**Requested features**

- More animal options
- Ability to replay levels
- Progression system improvements
- Reduced ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Minecube free?

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

### Is Idle Maggots free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Minecube or Idle Maggots?

Idle Maggots is rated higher. Minecube averages 2.6 out of 5 from 491 ratings, while Idle Maggots averages 4.7 from 6.2K ratings.

### Do Minecube or Idle Maggots have ads?

Both Minecube and Idle Maggots show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Minecube or Idle Maggots?

Minecube ships an update every 3 months, and Idle Maggots every 5 days. Most recently, Minecube was updated on October 24, 2026 and Idle Maggots on October 27, 2026.

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