# Beavers Idle vs MagnetOrb

The clearest difference is rating: MagnetOrb at 5.0 against Beavers Idle's 3.1. MagnetOrb also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Beavers Idle's advantage is ratings volume (81 vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Beavers Idle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MagnetOrb asks for nothing beyond the download.

MagnetOrb holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beavers Idle has 81 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beavers Idle | MagnetOrb |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beavers-idle/id1642155040/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnetorb/id6761701706/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **81** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 44.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 170 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Sharovarov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1387189218) | [Benjamin Kushner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639057605) |

## What reviewers say

### Beavers Idle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beavers-idle/id1642155040)

Construct dams on a river to create lakes and establish beaver camps. Expand your beaver city by building and managing resources.

**Highlights:** Build dams, Create lakes, Establish beaver camps, Expand beaver city, Resource management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Free Bonuses and No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cute art style
- 👍 Fun gameplay concept
- 👍 Beavers are adorable
- 👍 Addictive gameplay loop
- 👍 Good for autistic players

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Forced ads despite opting out
- 🐛 Game is too short/lacks content
- 🐛 Repetitive gameplay
- 🐛 Poor optimization/heating
- 🐛 Not a true idle game (no offline progress)

**Reported bugs**

- Forced ads when opting out of watching them
- Game crashes and resets progress
- Money/coin count not updating correctly (doesn't go down when spent, or sync issues)
- Beavers become invisible after certain stages
- Game heats up iPhone 13

**Requested features**

- Make it a true idle game with offline progress
- Add more levels/stages
- Implement a prestige system
- Add new features like mines
- Beavers can do other tasks


### MagnetOrb

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnetorb/id6761701706)

Control a glowing orb swinging between magnetic poles with one finger. Tap to switch magnets, dodge obstacles, and collect gems. Compete on leaderboards and unlock unique orb skins in this addictive arcade game.

**Highlights:** One-tap controls, Leaderboard competition, Daily challenges, Unlockable orb skins, Achievements, Endless survival gameplay

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beavers Idle free?

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

### Is MagnetOrb free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Beavers Idle or MagnetOrb?

MagnetOrb is rated higher. Beavers Idle averages 3.1 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while MagnetOrb averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Beavers Idle or MagnetOrb have ads?

Both Beavers Idle and MagnetOrb 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.*