# Progress Knight vs Idle Chest

Progress Knight and Idle Chest both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Idle Chest's written reviews are positive against 72% of Progress Knight's. Idle Chest also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Progress Knight sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Idle Chest sells 5 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 — 4.4 for Progress Knight against 4.5 for Idle Chest. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 257 and 109 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Progress Knight's written reviews are positive against 81% of Idle Chest's.

Progress Knight ships an update every 3 weeks, Idle Chest every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Progress Knight | Idle Chest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (257 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progress-knight-mobile/id1637610712/reviews) | **[4.5 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-chest/id6744372975/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **257** | 109 |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews | **80.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Noe LE PHILIPPE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637610714) | [Thomas Gunzburger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807389356) |

## What reviewers say

### Progress Knight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progress-knight-mobile/id1637610712)

Embark on a fantasy life-simulation where you progress through careers, gain skills, and manage expenses. Choose your path from commoner to military or magic, and eventually prestige for faster progression in subsequent lives.

**Highlights:** Fantasy medieval life simulation, Career progression, Skill acquisition, Expense management, Multiple career paths (commoner, military, magic), Prestige system for multipliers, Idle gameplay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove the ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 💡 Interesting progression
- 🤩 Satisfying incremental experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🔒 Lack of accessibility features
- ⏱️ Slow progression at endgame

**Reported bugs**

- Progress and data loss issues
- Skill level resets after transcendence
- Autopause not working as expected
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- More content and updates
- Auto-purchase feature for the store
- Offline progress tracking
- Improved autopause functionality


### Idle Chest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-chest/id6744372975)

Embark on a treasure-hunting adventure where every click earns rewards. Upgrade your skills, collect and enhance equipment, and unlock unique abilities. Discover the secrets of this world through engaging gameplay and an addictive incremental experience.

**Highlights:** Open various chests, Loot and upgrade equipment, Buy skill upgrades, Unlock unique skills, Discover game story

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Underwater Background Skin | $3.99 | one-time |
| Underwater Chests Skin | $3.99 | one-time |
| Underwater Acolytes Skin | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Underwater Complete Skins Pack | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun short idle clicker
- 👍 Consistent theme
- 👍 Enjoyable experience
- 👍 Minimalistic but rewarding grind
- 💰 Non-intrusive ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game breaking bug with 'Chosen One' minion
- 🔍 Difficult to compare tap damage to acolyte damage
- 🔍 Some explanations could be improved
- 🔍 Slightly linear progression

**Reported bugs**

- Progress resets or reverts
- Minions not working after equipping 'Chosen One'

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Better UI for comparing damage sources


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Progress Knight free?

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

### Is Idle Chest free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Progress Knight or Idle Chest?

Idle Chest is rated higher. Progress Knight averages 4.4 out of 5 from 257 ratings, while Idle Chest averages 4.5 from 109 ratings.

### Do Progress Knight or Idle Chest have ads?

Both Progress Knight and Idle Chest show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Progress Knight or Idle Chest?

Progress Knight ships an update every 3 weeks, and Idle Chest every 10 days. Most recently, Progress Knight was updated on October 24, 2026 and Idle Chest 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.*