# IdleOn vs Pixel Tribe

The clearest difference is rating: Pixel Tribe at 4.9 against IdleOn's 4.3. Pixel Tribe also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 59%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). IdleOn's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IdleOn sells 50 one-off in-app purchases and Pixel Tribe sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pixel Tribe holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.6K and 4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of IdleOn's written reviews are positive against 89% of Pixel Tribe's.

IdleOn ships an update weekly, Pixel Tribe every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IdleOn | Pixel Tribe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idleon-idle-rpg/id1636526901/reviews) | **[4.9 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-tribe/id6443482034/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.6K | **4K** |
| Positive reviews | 59.3% of reviews | **89.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 324 MB | 308 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Lavaflamestudios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479807293) | [Kvannli AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646390170) |

## What reviewers say

### IdleOn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idleon-idle-rpg/id1636526901)

An idle RPG with endless content and deep complexity. Choose classes, level up skills, and gather resources while offline. Features include Tower Defense, Pet Battles, and extensive crafting.

**Highlights:** 17 unique classes, 250 skill perks, Extensive RPG content, Unlimited idle gains, 12 unique skills, Pet battles and cooking, Multiplayer interaction

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

**In-app purchases (50)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| gem_a00 | $1.99 | one-time |
| gem_b0 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Auto Loot Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Smol Offering | $5.99 | one-time |
| Storage Ram Pet Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Giftmas Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Eggscellent Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| King Doot Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Summer Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lil Squirrel Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| gem_c0 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Valenslimes Day Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| New Year Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Easter Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Motherlode Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pirate Glimbo Pack | $16.99 | one-time |
| bun_j | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lava Supporter Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Totally Chill Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Island Explorer Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Equinox Dreamer Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Arcane Cultist Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| The Spooky Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| gem_d0 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Calm Serenity Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gilded Treasure Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Eternal Hunter Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Blazing Star Anniversary Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lush Emerald Anniversary Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Midnight Tide Anniversary Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ancient Echoes | $19.99 | one-time |
| Dungeon Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Secret Methods Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Decent Offering | $22.99 | one-time |
| Sweet and Lovely Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Armadillius Superius Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Paradise Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Kelp N Roll Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Autumn Breeze Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Windwalker Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Bloomin' Pet Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Riftwalker Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Heavy Metals Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Best Friend Bubba Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Supernova of Gems | $29.99 | one-time |
| Crystalline Glunko Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Timeless Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coral Guardian Pack | $34.99 | one-time |
| Mongo Offering | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Constant updates keep the game fresh
- 👍 Enjoyable and worthwhile gameplay
- 🎮 Engaging and addictive idle mechanics
- 🤖 Smooth cross-platform experience
- 🕹️ Fun and humorous dialogue

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔌 Syncing issues between platforms
- 📱 Orientation lock on mobile
- 🤑 Concerns about recent pay-to-win additions

**Reported bugs**

- Quests not tracking progress correctly
- Character creation name input issues
- Dungeon crashes on mobile

**Requested features**

- Ability to reset skill points
- Notifications for in-game chats
- Improved mobile UI and controls


### Pixel Tribe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-tribe/id6443482034)

Build and manage a Viking tribe in a retro pixel art strategy RPG. Craft weapons, upgrade your kingdom, and lead your Vikings in turn-based raids and PVP battles. Farm resources, raise animals, and customize your village to become the ultimate Viking chief.

**Highlights:** Build and upgrade Viking kingdom, Craft weapons and armor, Turn-based combat raids, Farm resources and raise animals, Multiplayer clans and PVP battles, Customize Viking skills

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pocketfull of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Box of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| Golden Gem Chest | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 🔒 No ads or pay-to-win
- 👍 Cozy and nostalgic aesthetic
- 👍 Satisfying progression

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Slow progression and long wait times
- 🔍 Lack of content and features
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 🔍 Repetitive gameplay
- 🔍 Imbalanced leveling and resource acquisition

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or bugs
- Soft-locking issues due to progression imbalance

**Requested features**

- Ability to rename or customize Vikings
- Expanded clan/multiplayer features
- More diverse building and decoration options
- Reduced crafting/production times
- Offline/background progression mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IdleOn free?

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

### Is Pixel Tribe free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IdleOn or Pixel Tribe?

Pixel Tribe is rated higher. IdleOn averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Pixel Tribe averages 4.9 from 4K ratings.

### Do IdleOn or Pixel Tribe have ads?

Pixel Tribe shows ads; IdleOn does not.

### Which is updated more often, IdleOn or Pixel Tribe?

IdleOn ships an update weekly, and Pixel Tribe every 4 weeks. Most recently, IdleOn was updated on October 25, 2026 and Pixel Tribe on October 21, 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.*