# Idle Jungle vs Idle Game Dev Simulator

The clearest difference is rating: Idle Game Dev Simulator at 5.0 against Idle Jungle's 4.6. Idle Game Dev Simulator also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Idle Jungle's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Jungle sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Idle Game Dev Simulator sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Idle Game Dev Simulator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Jungle has 1.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Jungle | Idle Game Dev Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-jungle-survival-builder/id1572408410/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-game-dev-simulator/id1623232386/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 31.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 218 MB | 229 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hung Dang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477964687) | [Tuna Ozcelik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1598600270) |

## What reviewers say

### Idle Jungle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-jungle-survival-builder/id1572408410)

Build a jungle paradise on a deserted island in this idle simulation game. Tap to earn resources, manage workers, and construct primitive bamboo houses to survive the heat and unlock new features. Become the ultimate island survivor by optimizing your building process.

**Highlights:** Idle simulation gameplay, Tap to earn coins and diamonds, Assign workers to tasks, Build primitive bamboo houses, Unlock new house features, Optimize workflow

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamond Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun gameplay
- 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing
- 🔊 Enjoyable audio

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive to remove ads
- 🔍 Lack of new content/levels
- 🕹️ Slow progression
- 💳 Issues with in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not working as intended
- In-app purchases not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Ability to rotate/view house from different angles
- Passive income generation from completed builds


### Idle Game Dev Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-game-dev-simulator/id1623232386)

Become a virtual game developer, honing your skills to create various game genres. Upgrade your equipment to boost your in-game income and become the richest and most famous developer.

**Highlights:** Develop diverse game genres (FPS, RPG, puzzle), Upgrade computer and mining hardware, Collect daily rewards and cash bonuses, Improve developer skills, Become a rich and famous developer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 200 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1.000 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Jungle free?

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

### Is Idle Game Dev Simulator free?

Idle Game Dev Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Idle Jungle or Idle Game Dev Simulator?

Idle Game Dev Simulator is rated higher. Idle Jungle averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Idle Game Dev Simulator averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Idle Jungle or Idle Game Dev Simulator have ads?

Both Idle Jungle and Idle Game Dev Simulator show ads.

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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.*