# Overcrowded vs Idle Civilizations

Overcrowded and Idle Civilizations both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 64% of Overcrowded's written reviews are positive against 33% of Idle Civilizations's. Overcrowded also leads on ratings volume (18K vs 3.2K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Overcrowded sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Idle Civilizations sells 18 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 — 4.7 for Overcrowded against 4.7 for Idle Civilizations. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Overcrowded has 18K ratings behind it against 3.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Overcrowded's written reviews are positive against 33% of Idle Civilizations's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Overcrowded | Idle Civilizations |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overcrowded-tycoon/id1604391006/reviews)** | [4.7 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-civilizations-evolution/id6447911434/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 3.2K |
| Positive reviews | **63.7% of reviews** | 32.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 423 MB | 557 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZeptoLab UK Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/450542236) | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) |

## What reviewers say

### Overcrowded

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overcrowded-tycoon/id1604391006)

Construct and manage a thrilling theme park, building a variety of rides and attractions. Keep your visitors happy by managing their emotions, providing essential services, and hiring mascots. Expand your park and tackle special event parks for unique challenges and rewards.

**Highlights:** Build diverse attractions, Manage visitor emotions, Provide essential services, Hire park mascots, Expand park size, Manage special event parks

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Helipad | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rollercoaster Ride | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tower | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Space Park Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Builders Hut Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive
- 👍 Cute graphics and polished UI
- 🎨 Customizable park
- 💰 Reasonable monetization, optional ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy AI and pathfinding issues
- 🕰️ Slow progression and long wait times
- 💰 Paywalled rides and features
- 🔍 Difficulty navigating and managing park

**Reported bugs**

- Referral system not working
- Fireworks and event rewards not functioning properly
- Crashes and performance issues on larger parks
- Inconsistent offline income tracking

**Requested features**

- Ability to store/sell decorations and items
- More offline income and passive progression
- Improved leaderboards and social features
- Wider variety of rides and attractions


### Idle Civilizations

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-civilizations-evolution/id6447911434)

Build and grow civilizations from the dawn of humanity to the future in this idle strategy game. Earn money, hire workers, and customize your character as you progress through different historical eras. Relax and watch your empire expand without pressure.

**Highlights:** Build and grow civilizations, Idle progression, Time travel mechanics, Resource management, Character customization, Tower building

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini Gem Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fortune Wheel Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Better Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Welcome pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skip Ad Tickets Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Gem Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Greatest Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fortune Wheel Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADS | $5.99 | one-time |
| Income Boost x2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gem Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Dragon slayer pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Free Rewards Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Upgraded Epic Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast progression
- 👍 Cute graphics and animations
- 🔒 No forced ads
- 🚀 Satisfying gameplay loop

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 💰 Expensive ad removal
- 🔁 Repetitive progression
- 🤑 Excessive microtransactions
- 🔍 Lack of instructions/tutorials

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to craft higher rarity event items
- Offline progress not working
- Purchased ad removal not working

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Save/load game progress
- Improved balance and progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Overcrowded free?

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

### Is Idle Civilizations free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Overcrowded or Idle Civilizations?

Overcrowded is rated higher. Overcrowded averages 4.7 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Idle Civilizations averages 4.7 from 3.2K ratings.

### Do Overcrowded or Idle Civilizations have ads?

Both Overcrowded and Idle Civilizations show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Overcrowded or Idle Civilizations?

Overcrowded ships an update every 6 weeks, and Idle Civilizations every 6 weeks. Most recently, Overcrowded was updated on October 25, 2026 and Idle Civilizations on October 24, 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.*