# Time Idle RPG vs Scrap Orbit

The clearest difference is price: Time Idle RPG at Free against Scrap Orbit's $2.99. Time Idle RPG also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and ratings volume (6 vs 2). Scrap Orbit's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). On ads there is nothing between them.

Time Idle RPG is free to download; Scrap Orbit costs $2.99 up front. Time Idle RPG sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Scrap Orbit asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scrap Orbit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Time Idle RPG | Scrap Orbit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [3.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-idle-rpg/id1583966739/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrap-orbit/id6787140137/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 46.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 195 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Robinson Arias](https://appshunter.io/developer/1583966741) | [Jordan Wegner](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787140076) |

## What reviewers say

### Time Idle RPG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-idle-rpg/id1583966739)

This idle incremental game uses real-world time to progress. Earn resources and unlock new mechanics while you're away, then strategically assign your gathered time to optimize your in-game gains and climb leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Real-time progression, Idle resource gathering, Multiple layers of unlocks, Achievements and leaderboards, Strategic time assignment, Offline progress

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| No More Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Gems | $8.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Gems | $39.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Gems | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Made with love and care
- 💡 Deep but accessible mechanics
- ⏳ Great for long-term progression
- ✨ Game shines after early game
- 🎮 Lots of stuff to do

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 A little rough around the edges
- 🐌 Slow progression
- 😵 Confusing mechanics
- 📉 Flat growth for time travel
- 🐛 Broken auto buy for talent fragments

**Reported bugs**

- Auto buy for talent fragments is broken
- Timer page is worthless
- Too many bugs
- Auto buy of tower may buy un unlocked talents
- Auto max number on anything goes to 0

**Requested features**

- Simpler game explanation
- More tutorial
- Fix auto buy for talent fragments
- Fix timer page issues
- Fix bugs


### Scrap Orbit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrap-orbit/id6787140137)

Manage an idle orbital salvage company, collecting dead satellites for profit. Automate your operations, build fleets, and strategically reset your progress for permanent upgrades. Haul in riches while you sleep.

**Highlights:** Idle orbital salvage simulation, Automated rig purchasing, Live radar with bonus hauls, Timed contracts with payouts, Permanent Alloy upgrades, Offline hauling up to 16 hours

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Time Idle RPG free?

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

### Is Scrap Orbit free?

Scrap Orbit costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Time Idle RPG or Scrap Orbit?

Scrap Orbit is rated higher. Time Idle RPG averages 3.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Scrap Orbit averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Time Idle RPG or Scrap Orbit have ads?

Both Time Idle RPG and Scrap Orbit 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.*