# Cmd C vs Idle Master

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cmd C at 61% against Idle Master's 0%. Cmd C also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.5) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). Idle Master's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cmd C sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Idle Master asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cmd C holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cmd C has 242 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Cmd C's written reviews are positive against 0% of Idle Master's.

Cmd C ships an update every 3 weeks, Idle Master every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cmd C | Idle Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (242 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cmd-c-an-idle-game/id1606426386/reviews)** | [3.5 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-master/id6504210860/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **242** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | **60.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 70 MB | 411 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrew Zuo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1537908819) | [Mangoverse Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608712904) |

## What reviewers say

### Cmd C

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cmd-c-an-idle-game/id1606426386)

An idle clicker game simulating programming, featuring multiple chapters with unique mechanics and a storyline about free software. Design and share levels, upgrade your abilities, and progress even offline.

**Highlights:** Explore multiple chapters with unique mechanics, Engaging storyline about free software and conspiracy, Level editor to design and share custom coding environments, Upgrade, prestige, and generator systems, Offline progress support

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Token | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3 Tokens | $3.99 | one-time |
| 6 Tokens | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pro Unlock | $5.99 | one-time |
| 10 Tokens | $7.99 | one-time |
| 15 Tokens | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Engaging idle/incremental gameplay mechanics
- 📱 Minimal ads and no aggressive monetization
- 🎨 Unique level editor feature for custom content
- ⚡ Responsive developer who listens to feedback
- ♿ Good accessibility support with quick fixes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent game-breaking bugs and glitches
- 💾 Critical save/data loss issues
- ⚪ Blank/white screen crashes on launch
- 🔄 Progress resets unexpectedly
- ⏸️ Extremely slow progression in later chapters

**Reported bugs**

- Hard lock when resetting progress without changing difficulty
- Auto-scroll to top interferes with blind user navigation
- Blank white/grey screen on launch (especially after updates)
- Game crashes when accessing level editor
- Unexpected progress resets after closing app

**Requested features**

- In-game bug report feature
- Confirmation dialog for resetting progress
- Manual save option
- Leaderboard system
- Hold-to-tap alternative for boost mechanic


### Idle Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-master/id6504210860)

A minimalist incremental game where players tap to earn resources. Unlock and upgrade various devices to automate and accelerate resource generation for endless fun.

**Highlights:** Tap to gain resources, Unlock new devices, Upgrade existing devices, Automated resource generation, Minimalist design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cmd C free?

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

### Is Idle Master free?

Idle Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cmd C or Idle Master?

Cmd C is rated higher. Cmd C averages 4.5 out of 5 from 242 ratings, while Idle Master averages 3.5 from 25 ratings.

### Do Cmd C or Idle Master have ads?

Both Cmd C and Idle Master show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cmd C or Idle Master?

Cmd C ships an update every 3 weeks, and Idle Master every 5 months. Most recently, Cmd C was updated on October 21, 2026 and Idle Master 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.*