# Laundry Manager! vs Idle Civilizations

The clearest difference is ads: Laundry Manager! at none against Idle Civilizations's shown. Laundry Manager! also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Laundry Manager! sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Idle Civilizations sells 18 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 — 4.6 for Laundry Manager! against 4.7 for Idle Civilizations. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.6K and 3.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 31% of Laundry Manager!'s written reviews are positive against 33% of Idle Civilizations's.

Laundry Manager! ships an update every 3 weeks, Idle Civilizations every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Laundry Manager! | Idle Civilizations |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laundry-manager/id1645275647/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-civilizations-evolution/id6447911434/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.6K | **3.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 30.8% of reviews | **32.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 217 MB | 521 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) |

## What reviewers say

### Laundry Manager!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laundry-manager/id1645275647)

Manage a bustling laundry store by efficiently handling customer clothes. Wash, dry, and deliver garments on time to keep customers happy and earn rewards. Master time management in this engaging simulation game.

**Highlights:** Manage laundry store operations, Wash and dry clothes, Serve customers on time, Time management challenges, Earn rewards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No-ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| No-ads with cash | $3.99 | one-time |
| No-ads with cash and item | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Enjoyable game
- 👍 Great for passing time
- 🚀 Relaxing gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Stuck at level 14
- 🐛 Progression issues
- 🔍 Lack of content/updates
- 🔍 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing/crashing
- Progress bar not moving past level 14
- Customers/orders disappearing

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Ability to progress past level 14
- Option to remove ads
- Sound effects


### Idle Civilizations

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-civilizations-evolution/id6447911434)

Build and grow civilizations from the dawn of humanity to the future in this idle strategy game. Earn money, hire workers, and customize your character as you progress through different historical eras. Relax and watch your empire expand without pressure.

**Highlights:** Build and grow civilizations, Idle progression, Time travel mechanics, Resource management, Character customization, Tower building

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini Gem Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fortune Wheel Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Better Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Welcome pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skip Ad Tickets Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Gem Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Greatest Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fortune Wheel Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADS | $5.99 | one-time |
| Income Boost x2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gem Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Dragon slayer pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Free Rewards Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Upgraded Epic Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast progression
- 👍 Cute graphics and animations
- 🔒 No forced ads
- 🚀 Satisfying gameplay loop

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 💰 Expensive ad removal
- 🔁 Repetitive progression
- 🤑 Excessive microtransactions
- 🔍 Lack of instructions/tutorials

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to craft higher rarity event items
- Offline progress not working
- Purchased ad removal not working

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Save/load game progress
- Improved balance and progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Laundry Manager! free?

Laundry Manager! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Idle Civilizations free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Laundry Manager! or Idle Civilizations?

Idle Civilizations is rated higher. Laundry Manager! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Idle Civilizations averages 4.7 from 3.2K ratings.

### Do Laundry Manager! or Idle Civilizations have ads?

Idle Civilizations shows ads; Laundry Manager! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Laundry Manager! or Idle Civilizations?

Laundry Manager! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Idle Civilizations every 5 weeks. Most recently, Laundry Manager! was updated on October 22, 2026 and Idle Civilizations on October 19, 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.*