# Idle Maggots vs Beaver Builder

The clearest difference is rating: Idle Maggots at 4.7 against Beaver Builder's 3.8. Idle Maggots also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (6.2K vs 181). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Maggots sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Beaver Builder sells 4 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 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Maggots has 6.2K ratings behind it against 181, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 34% of Idle Maggots's written reviews are positive against 39% of Beaver Builder's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Idle Maggots ships an update every 5 days, Beaver Builder every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Maggots | Beaver Builder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-maggots-simulator-game/id1574338197/reviews)** | [3.8 (181 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beaver-builder/id1619487951/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.2K** | 181 |
| Positive reviews | 33.6% of reviews | **39.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 514 MB | 208 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TapNation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483575279) | [Yso Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/659815325) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Beaver Builder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beaver-builder/id1619487951)

Help a beaver gather resources like wood and ore to construct a dam. Protect the village from rising waters by building a sturdy defense. Engage in a fun, resource-management challenge.

**Highlights:** Collect wood and ores, Build a dam, Save the village, Resource management, Water level challenges

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Skin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Snowflake Skin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sweetheart Skin | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Cute and fun gameplay concept
- 🦫 Engaging beaver-themed mechanics
- 🎨 Simple and charming visual design
- 📱 Works offline without WiFi
- 🏗️ Creative dam-building mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 💾 Progress not saving after app exit
- 🐛 Frequent glitches and freezing
- ⏱️ Game-breaking ad frequency
- 🔄 Complete progress reset on reload

**Reported bugs**

- Progress not saving when exiting app
- Game freezes and crashes frequently
- Screen freezing and unresponsive controls
- Ad removal purchase not functioning
- Beavers getting stuck behind dams and objects

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Zoom out camera view
- Quest system with objectives
- In-game currency and shop
- Character skins and customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Maggots free?

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

### Is Beaver Builder free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Idle Maggots or Beaver Builder?

Idle Maggots is rated higher. Idle Maggots averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.2K ratings, while Beaver Builder averages 3.8 from 181 ratings.

### Do Idle Maggots or Beaver Builder have ads?

Both Idle Maggots and Beaver Builder show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Idle Maggots or Beaver Builder?

Idle Maggots ships an update every 5 days, and Beaver Builder every 3 months. Most recently, Idle Maggots was updated on October 16, 2026 and Beaver Builder on October 15, 2026.

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