# Flight! vs Idle Acorns

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Idle Acorns at none against Flight!'s 3. Idle Acorns also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 96). Flight!'s advantage is review sentiment (78% vs 60%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Flight! costs $0.99 and Idle Acorns $1.99 up front. Flight! sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Idle Acorns asks for nothing beyond the download.

Idle Acorns holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Acorns has 1.2K ratings behind it against 96, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of Flight!'s written reviews are positive against 60% of Idle Acorns's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Flight! ships an update fortnightly, Idle Acorns every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flight! | Idle Acorns |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight/id496191902/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-acorns/id1552999208/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 96 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **78.3% of reviews** | 60.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#50** | #82 |
| Size | 62 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 13.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Armor Games Studios Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692616430) | [aleros.io LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552999210) |

## What reviewers say

### Flight!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight/id496191902)

**Currently charting:** #50 Top Paid · Casual, #106 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Guide a paper airplane across diverse landscapes, collecting stars and cranes to fulfill a holiday wish. Unlock upgrades and achievements in this engaging arcade experience with charming visuals and a relaxing soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Paper airplane flight mechanics, Collect shooting stars and origami cranes, Unlockable plane upgrades, Over 20 achievements, Charming game design, Soothing soundtrack, Travel through different countries

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5,000 Dollars | $0.99 | one-time |
| 15,000 Dollars | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30,000 Dollars | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nostalgic and fun
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 💡 Great concept and visuals
- 👍 Childhood favorite
- 👍 Relaxing and zen-like

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🔋 Constant fuel drain even without tilting
- 🔋 Jet streams make long flights difficult
- 🔧 Controls could be improved
- 🐛 Leaderboard and achievement issues

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on loading or startup
- Customization options cause crashes
- Achievements not registering properly

**Requested features**

- More levels and upgrades
- Touch controls option
- Ability to replay levels
- Reduce jet stream frequency
- Cheaper upgrades


### Idle Acorns

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-acorns/id1552999208)

**Currently charting:** #82 Top Paid · Casual, #157 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

A classic idle clicker game with a charming narrative. Explore diverse environments, gather resources, craft items, and play mini-games. Enjoy a pure, ad-free experience with no in-app purchases or data mining.

**Highlights:** Resource gathering and upgrades, Crafting over 24 items, Fishing and cooking mini-game, Gardening and tree growing, Campfire for inviting characters, iCloud backup support, Game Center integration

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Charming and relaxing
- 👍 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🎨 Pleasant aesthetics
- 🕹️ Satisfying gameplay loop
- 💰 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Slow progression and pacing
- 🔍 Unclear mechanics and lack of explanation
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔌 Limited offline progress
- 🔢 Inconsistent upgrade costs

**Reported bugs**

- Tree disappearing issue
- Bat not recognizing feather purchases
- Zoom and UI issues on certain devices
- Negative acorn balance after time manipulation

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More late-game content
- Improved UI and navigation
- Better explanation of game mechanics
- Increased offline progress


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flight! free?

Flight! costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Idle Acorns free?

Idle Acorns costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Flight! or Idle Acorns?

Idle Acorns is rated higher. Flight! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 96 ratings, while Idle Acorns averages 4.8 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Flight! or Idle Acorns have ads?

Neither Flight! nor Idle Acorns shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flight! or Idle Acorns?

Flight! ships an update fortnightly, and Idle Acorns every 6 weeks. Most recently, Flight! was updated on September 27, 2026 and Idle Acorns on September 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Flight! or Idle Acorns?

Flight! currently peaks at #50 in the App Store charts, and Idle Acorns at #82. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*