Comparison

AI Simulator vs IdleSpiral

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AI Simulator

This game allows you to train AI to play the 2048 puzzle game. Explore various algorithms, train your own models, and fine-tune parameters to achieve the highest scores. Compete on a global leaderboard and upgrade your AI's capabilities for an enhanced experience.

Highlights
  • AI simulation of 2048 gameplay
  • Train custom AI models
  • Select from pre-trained AI models
  • Fine-tune algorithm parameters
  • Upgrade AI speed and capabilities
  • Global leaderboard competition
Features
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Same 2048, different algorithms No more swiping. Let the AI play the game for you. Progress through the 2048 game by unlocking more advanced algorithms and machine learning models. Choose from Basic Heuristics, Monte Carlo Simulation, Pure Monte Carlo game search, Deep Q Learning (DQN), and many more to be added. Training Your Own Model Pick from one of the pre-trained deep learning models, or train your own machine learning models from scratch. Experience what it is like to be a skillful machine learning / AI engineer. You can also save your model and load it later without losing the progress. Fine tuning parameters Many parameters to be adjusted and tuned to your liking in order to get the most out of each algorithm. Customize the scoring function, number of simulations, etc for more than 1000 different combinations to grid-search through. Upgrade your AI capabilities Earn chips by playing the game and purchase upgrades to unlock many quality-of-life (QOL) capabilities. Upgrades include faster solve speed, auto-restart, training statistics and many more. Have fun playing as an AFK game. Get the highest high score Record your high scores together with the algorithms you used at the end of each game. Use your past performance to tune the AI and achieve new scores. 2048 is not the end, it is just the beginning. Compete on global leaderboard Submit your high score to the global leaderboard, compete against other AIs to achieve the ultimate global high score. Features: - Original AI simulation game concept - Choose pre-trained models, such as Deep Q Learning - Train your own AI models via Deep Q Learning - Save and load training progress - Super fast AI solving speed for satisfying solving experience - Customizable and upgrable AI algorithms and parameters - Gameplay powered by tf.js (Tensorflow) engine to give an authentic AI experience - Upgrade AI speed and capabilities for faster and more enjoyable gameplay - New game from the creator of Black Hole by thACk, Winner of the Best Gameplay Award of NUS GDC 2012

About

IdleSpiral

An idle, incremental game where players aim to grow a spiral. It combines simple gameplay with mathematical beauty for long-term engagement.

Highlights
  • Idle gameplay
  • Incremental progression
  • Spiral mathematics
  • Long-term engagement
  • Simple mechanics
Features
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Idle Spiral is a beautiful idle and incremental game inspired by spirals and mathematics. Grow your spiral farther and farther from the origin. Improve its parameters, discover formulas, challenge enemies, collect rewards, and watch simple mathematical rules create increasingly complex patterns. The controls are simple, but the progression is deep and designed to be enjoyed over a long time. Play actively when you want to optimize your build, or return later and continue from your offline progress. Features: • Deep idle and incremental progression • Spiral growth based on mathematical formulas • Upgrades, battles, challenges, achievements, and daily rewards • Optional ads and in-app purchases • Account, shared Mileage, and cross-platform save foundations • Performance and battery-use options for mobile devices How far can you grow your spiral?

Screenshots

AI Simulator4 screens
IdleSpiral4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AI Simulator at 4.8 against IdleSpiral's 4.2. AI Simulator also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 54%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). IdleSpiral's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and ratings volume (79 vs 20). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. AI Simulator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and IdleSpiral sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AI Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 79 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of AI Simulator's written reviews are positive against 54% of IdleSpiral's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AI Simulator ships an update weekly, IdleSpiral every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
AI Simulator versus IdleSpiral: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAI SimulatorIdleSpiral
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (20 ratings) — better4.2 (79 ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better54.3% of reviews
Number of ratings2079 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB235 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAI SimulatorIdle System, Inc.

Customer experience

AI Simulator

All ratings20 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

IdleSpiral

All ratings79 ratings
Positive78.5%
Neutral7.6%
Negative13.9%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive54.3%
Neutral10.9%
Negative34.8%

Bugs and requests

AI Simulator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

IdleSpiral

Reported bugs

28 issues
  • Game is unresponsive
  • Ads don't work or give rewards
  • Patterns are random
  • Bar at the bottom center not growable
  • Phone gets super hot and drains battery
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  • Translation is poor
  • Offline progress not accumulating
  • Game speed items cause overheating
  • Game becomes laggy
  • Last two Z Reactors missing
  • Last three challenges missing
  • Game not idle, requires active play
  • Rewards reset when app is closed
  • Memory of Formula system confusing
  • Battles no longer progress offline
  • Text is too small
  • Daily bonus not working
  • Offline gains broken
  • Achievements not unlocking
  • Offline battles don't increase difficulty
  • Stats not functioning
  • Social sharing (screenshot/tweet) broken
  • Daily rewards unclear
  • Challenges past first versions inaccessible
  • Save process wipes progress
  • Offline enemy kills not counting
  • Spiral Equations not working
  • Difficulty of fighting tab not increasing offline

Requested features

10 requests
  • Fix bugs and glitches
  • Improve ad rewards and length
  • Make the game truly idle again
  • Fix offline gains and progress
  • Improve translation and text display
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  • Bring PC version content to mobile
  • Fix social sharing features
  • Add dark mode
  • Fix challenges not appearing
  • Fix Z-Reactors not appearing

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AI Simulator

One-time1
  • Pro$2.99
12 purchases

IdleSpiral

One-time12
  • Spiral Point 500$1.99
  • Snake Spiral$4.99
  • Bubble Spiral$4.99
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  • Arrow Spiral$4.99
  • Water Spiral$9.99
  • Space Spiral$9.99
  • Bonfire Spiral$9.99
  • Permanent Bonus$9.99
  • Pixel Spiral$9.99
  • Railway Spiral$9.99
  • Spiral Point 3000$12.99
  • Spiral Point 10000$29.99

Questions

Is AI Simulator free?
AI Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IdleSpiral free?
IdleSpiral is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AI Simulator or IdleSpiral?
AI Simulator is rated higher. AI Simulator averages 4.8 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while IdleSpiral averages 4.2 from 79 ratings.
Do AI Simulator or IdleSpiral have ads?
Both AI Simulator and IdleSpiral show ads.
Which is updated more often, AI Simulator or IdleSpiral?
AI Simulator ships an update weekly, and IdleSpiral every 2 days. Most recently, AI Simulator was updated on October 25, 2026 and IdleSpiral on October 30, 2026.

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