# Idle Game Dev Simulator vs Idle Cutter

The clearest difference is rating: Idle Game Dev Simulator at 5.0 against Idle Cutter's 4.6. Idle Game Dev Simulator also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Idle Cutter's advantage is ratings volume (7.4K vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Game Dev Simulator sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Idle Cutter sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Idle Game Dev Simulator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Cutter has 7.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Game Dev Simulator | Idle Cutter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-game-dev-simulator/id1623232386/reviews)** | [4.6 (7.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-cutter-wood-slice/id6449081000/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7.4K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 16.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 229 MB | 213 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tuna Ozcelik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1598600270) | [Freeplay LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1232320673) |

## What reviewers say

### Idle Game Dev Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-game-dev-simulator/id1623232386)

Become a virtual game developer, honing your skills to create various game genres. Upgrade your equipment to boost your in-game income and become the richest and most famous developer.

**Highlights:** Develop diverse game genres (FPS, RPG, puzzle), Upgrade computer and mining hardware, Collect daily rewards and cash bonuses, Improve developer skills, Become a rich and famous developer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 200 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1.000 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |


### Idle Cutter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-cutter-wood-slice/id6449081000)

Engage in a relaxing simulation game where you slice and dice wood with satisfying ASMR effects. Upgrade your tools to cut faster, unlock bonus levels with unique materials, and build your own lumber town. It's a stress-relief experience designed for unwinding.

**Highlights:** Satisfying wood slicing and dicing, Upgrade saw knife for faster cuts, Unlock bonus levels with unique materials, Build a lumber town, ASMR visual and haptic feedback, Simple one-finger controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Satisfying cutting mechanics
- 👍 Relaxing gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 False advertising about no ads
- 💸 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🤔 Lack of meaningful progression

**Reported bugs**

- Money going negative at high levels
- Saw blade facing the wrong direction

**Requested features**

- More upgrade options and content
- Ability to disable ads through payment


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Game Dev Simulator free?

Idle Game Dev Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Idle Cutter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Idle Game Dev Simulator or Idle Cutter?

Idle Game Dev Simulator is rated higher. Idle Game Dev Simulator averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Idle Cutter averages 4.6 from 7.4K ratings.

### Do Idle Game Dev Simulator or Idle Cutter have ads?

Both Idle Game Dev Simulator and Idle Cutter 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.*