# GuanYu Idle vs Devil Slayer

The clearest difference is rating: Devil Slayer at 4.8 against GuanYu Idle's 4.4. Devil Slayer also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 61%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). GuanYu Idle's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GuanYu Idle sells 39 one-off in-app purchases and Devil Slayer sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Devil Slayer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 81 and 47 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of GuanYu Idle's written reviews are positive against 71% of Devil Slayer's.

GuanYu Idle ships an update weekly, Devil Slayer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GuanYu Idle | Devil Slayer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guanyu-idle/id1568448159/reviews) | **[4.8 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devil-slayer/id6451179758/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **81** | 47 |
| Positive reviews | 61.1% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 529 MB | 653 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [GA Studio Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1719593505) | [Youngdal Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499428883) |

## What reviewers say

### GuanYu Idle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guanyu-idle/id1568448159)

An idle RPG featuring Guan Yu and other generals from the Three Kingdoms era. Collect over 100 generals and weapons, engage in various game modes like stages and PvP, and climb the ranks with other players.

**Highlights:** Idle RPG gameplay, Collect 100+ Generals and Weapons, Three Kingdoms theme, Stage and Breakthrough modes, 1 vs 1 PvP, Real-time chat and ranking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (39)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Christmas Package 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Step-Up Package 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Promotion Pass 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rookie Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unique Collection Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unique Stone Package 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Emperor's Scroll Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Four Gods Package 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 3rd Anniversary Package 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Auto Rage Package | $6.99 | one-time |
| Level Pass 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Event Attendance Special 1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 2025 Lunar New Year Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| Stage Pass 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Stage Pass 3 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Stage Pass 4 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 3rd Anniversary Package 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Event Item 5 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Promotion Pass 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Stage Pass 1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Combo Package | $11.99 | one-time |
| Advancement Package | $12.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass | $12.99 | one-time |
| Tower Package (30 days) | $12.99 | one-time |
| King's Grave 30 Days Package | $14.99 | one-time |
| Unique Stone Package 2 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Package 2 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Premium Enlightenment 2 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Premium Hyoongsu Raid Package | $14.99 | one-time |
| Emperor's Scroll Package | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2x Contribution Package | $19.99 | one-time |
| Emperor Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Unique Collection Package | $22.99 | one-time |
| Costume(Santa Knight Ma Yunlu) | $22.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Package 3 | $22.99 | one-time |
| Costume(Kunoichi Yueying) | $22.99 | one-time |
| Promotion Pass 13 | $34.99 | one-time |
| 3xContributionPackage(30 days) | $34.99 | one-time |
| Emperor Package 3 | $69.99 | one-time |


### Devil Slayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devil-slayer/id6451179758)

Engage in spectacular hack and slash combat in this idle action RPG. Grow your character with idle rewards and offline earnings. Conquer bosses and acquire powerful equipment through diverse content and daily login bonuses.

**Highlights:** Spectacular action battles, Hack and slash combat, Idle character growth, Offline rewards, Diverse unlockable content, Giant boss battles, Acquire powerful equipment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Guildjoin Unlock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Patiencebox 01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Start Package 01 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Start Package 02 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Start Package PLUS | $5.99 | one-time |
| WeeklyGrowth01 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Reset Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| hopepackage | $6.99 | one-time |
| RotationPackage01 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Devilbox02 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Seeds of Happiness | $9.99 | one-time |
| WeeklyGrowth02 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Bosspack01 | $12.99 | one-time |
| AchievePackage01 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Costume_Body 03 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Costume_Body 02 | $14.99 | one-time |
| RotationPackage02 | $19.99 | one-time |
| WeeklyGrowth03 | $29.99 | one-time |
| RotationPackage03 | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GuanYu Idle free?

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

### Is Devil Slayer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GuanYu Idle or Devil Slayer?

Devil Slayer is rated higher. GuanYu Idle averages 4.4 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while Devil Slayer averages 4.8 from 47 ratings.

### Do GuanYu Idle or Devil Slayer have ads?

Both GuanYu Idle and Devil Slayer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, GuanYu Idle or Devil Slayer?

GuanYu Idle ships an update weekly, and Devil Slayer every 3 weeks. Most recently, GuanYu Idle was updated on September 25, 2026 and Devil Slayer on September 20, 2026.

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