# Coins Rush! vs Idle Light Bulb

Coins Rush! and Idle Light Bulb both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of Idle Light Bulb's written reviews are positive against 54% of Coins Rush!'s. Coins Rush!'s advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Coins Rush! sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Idle Light Bulb sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Coins Rush! against 4.8 for Idle Light Bulb. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.2K and 3.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of Coins Rush!'s written reviews are positive against 82% of Idle Light Bulb's.

Coins Rush! ships an update monthly, Idle Light Bulb every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Coins Rush! | Idle Light Bulb |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coins-rush/id1603085375/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-light-bulb/id6449452892/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.2K | **3.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 53.6% of reviews | **81.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 165 MB | 221 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [APP CENTRAL LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509075661) | [Solid Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625798412) |

## What reviewers say

### Coins Rush!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coins-rush/id1603085375)

A fun arcade game where you launch coins from a cannon to push a bar towards your opponent's side. Multiply your coins to gain more power and strategically win each level. Enjoy a relaxing and satisfying gameplay experience.

**Highlights:** Push bar towards opponent, Multiply coins for power, Strategic aiming, Satisfying gameplay, Level-based progression

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Bundle Features Unlocked! | $19.99 | per month |
| All AppCentral Games Unlocked! | $24.99 | per month |
| All AppCentral Games Unlocked! | $29.99 | per month |
| All AppCentral Games Unlocked! | $39.99 | per month |
| All AppCentral Games Unlocked! | $39.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and satisfying gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive
- 💡 Creative gameplay mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🤖 Potential bot players
- 🤔 Lack of challenge

**Reported bugs**

- Pop-up ads that can't be closed
- Unexpected app downloads bundled with the game

**Requested features**

- Reduce the number of ads
- Improve difficulty balancing
- Add more game modes


### Idle Light Bulb

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-light-bulb/id6449452892)

Build and manage a light bulb production empire. Start with a single line, upgrade efficiency, and expand your operations. Hire managers to automate and grow your business into the world's largest.

**Highlights:** Produce light bulbs, Upgrade production lines, Transport and sell bulbs, Hire administrators, Expand company operations, Become a bulbs tycoon

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamond Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Lite | $3.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Plus | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 💡 Unique concept with light bulbs
- 🚀 Fast progression for new players
- 🤩 Enjoyable gameplay experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Excessive ads and pop-ups
- 🐛 Offline earnings not always credited
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to scroll up and purchase new lines
- Bulb upgrades not allowing players to sell
- Inconsistent performance and crashes

**Requested features**

- Improve offline earnings tracking
- Reduce frequency of ads
- Add more levels and content
- Implement save/restore progress feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Coins Rush! free?

Coins Rush! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Idle Light Bulb free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Coins Rush! or Idle Light Bulb?

Idle Light Bulb is rated higher. Coins Rush! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Idle Light Bulb averages 4.8 from 3.3K ratings.

### Do Coins Rush! or Idle Light Bulb have ads?

Both Coins Rush! and Idle Light Bulb show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Coins Rush! or Idle Light Bulb?

Coins Rush! ships an update monthly, and Idle Light Bulb every 3 months. Most recently, Coins Rush! was updated on October 27, 2026 and Idle Light Bulb on October 27, 2026.

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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.*