# Assembly Line 2 vs Revolution Idle

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Assembly Line 2 at none against Revolution Idle's 10. Revolution Idle's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (19K vs 1.6K). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Revolution Idle sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Assembly Line 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Assembly Line 2 against 4.8 for Revolution Idle. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Revolution Idle has 19K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Assembly Line 2's written reviews are positive against 89% of Revolution Idle's.

Assembly Line 2 ships an update weekly, Revolution Idle every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Assembly Line 2 | Revolution Idle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/assembly-line-2/id1669722484/reviews) | **[4.8 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/revolution-idle/id6475233313/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K | **19K** |
| Positive reviews | 79.6% of reviews | **88.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 138 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joao Reis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633456295) | [Oni Gaming](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655012089) |

## What reviewers say

### Assembly Line 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/assembly-line-2/id1669722484)

Build and manage a factory to craft and sell resources. Optimize your assembly line with various machines and upgrades to maximize profits, even while offline. Discover new resources and make strategic decisions to grow your industrial empire.

**Highlights:** Build and optimize 21 different machines, Unlock tons of upgrades, Craft around 50 unique resources, Offline progress generation, Informative machine and resource data, Progress backup

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun gameplay
- 👍 Optional ads
- 🎨 Good visuals
- 🕹️ Engaging factory management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Clunky controls
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🧭 Unclear progression
- 🧠 Tedious menu navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent offline earnings
- Crafters and splitters stop working
- Crashes on launch

**Requested features**

- Copy/paste assembly lines
- Rotate/flip multiple machines
- Pause production
- Better performance optimization


### Revolution Idle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/revolution-idle/id6475233313)

This idle game challenges players to multiply numbers and reach unimaginable heights by filling circles. Boost multipliers, unlock prestige, and automate actions for optimized progress. Compete on leaderboards and earn bonuses through achievements.

**Highlights:** Multipliers and Prestige, Infinity and Eternity mechanics, Automated actions, Offline time progression, Achievements and bonuses, Leaderboard competition, Color spectrum upgrades

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Souls Pack 1 (x2,000) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Souls Pack 2 (x11,000) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Infinity Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Eternity Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Astrology Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Souls Pack 3 (x40,000) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Souls Pack (x130,000) | $49.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Pack (x280,000) | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Interesting idle mechanics
- 👍 No forced ads or microtransactions
- 🕰️ Good offline progression
- 🔄 Satisfying gameplay loop
- 💎 Addictive and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔁 Repetitive late-game progression
- 🕰️ Slow early-game progress
- 🔒 Leaderboard issues
- 🎨 Some low-effort art assets

**Reported bugs**

- Infinity progression issues
- Autoprestige achievement not working
- Music/audio bugs on mobile
- Softlocks after certain progression points

**Requested features**

- More post-infinity content
- Improved tutorial and onboarding
- Expanded prestige/promotion system
- Customization options
- Expanded offline progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Assembly Line 2 free?

Assembly Line 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Revolution Idle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Assembly Line 2 or Revolution Idle?

Revolution Idle is rated higher. Assembly Line 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Revolution Idle averages 4.8 from 19K ratings.

### Do Assembly Line 2 or Revolution Idle have ads?

Assembly Line 2 shows ads; Revolution Idle does not.

### Which is updated more often, Assembly Line 2 or Revolution Idle?

Assembly Line 2 ships an update weekly, and Revolution Idle every 2 weeks. Most recently, Assembly Line 2 was updated on November 12, 2026 and Revolution Idle on November 12, 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.*