# Idle Noodle vs Brew Slinger

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Brew Slinger at 100% against Idle Noodle's 38%. Brew Slinger also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). Idle Noodle's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and ratings volume (3.1K vs 3). On device support there is nothing between them.

Idle Noodle is free to download; Brew Slinger costs $1.99 up front. Idle Noodle sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Brew Slinger asks for nothing beyond the download.

Brew Slinger holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Noodle has 3.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Idle Noodle's written reviews are positive against 100% of Brew Slinger's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Noodle | Brew Slinger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-noodle/id6445986696/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brew-slinger/id6758638180/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.1K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 37.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 686 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Seagull Game](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874789785) | [Justin Sostre](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874107946) |

## What reviewers say

### Idle Noodle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-noodle/id6445986696)

Build and manage your own restaurant empire. Hire staff, upgrade equipment, and make smart financial decisions to grow your business and become a billionaire. Experience the thrill of managing cash flow and expanding your culinary venture.

**Highlights:** Restaurant management, Staff hiring and management, Financial management, Business expansion, Equipment upgrades, Cash flow optimization

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamond Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $4.99 | one-time |
| Assistant Manager Sale | $4.99 | one-time |
| Assistant Manager | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Event Advanced Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Sale | $9.99 | one-time |
| Noodle Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $14.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Enjoyable time-passer
- 🚀 Smooth progression in early levels
- 👍 Appealing graphics and music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches, especially in later levels and events
- 💰 Progression gated behind pay-to-play mechanics
- 🔍 Lack of customer support and communication channels
- 🔍 Purchases not working as intended

**Reported bugs**

- Customers getting stuck at order counter
- Noodle/vegetable farms not restocking properly
- Upgrade progress not tracking correctly
- Purchases not applying or restoring properly

**Requested features**

- More restaurants and content to progress through
- Improved ingredient/stock management
- Better event design and rewards
- Ability to contact developers for support


### Brew Slinger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brew-slinger/id6758638180)

Serve frosty brews to impatient customers in this retro-style arcade game. Master precise pours, unlock new bars, and survive endless rushes. Customize your bartender and chase high scores.

**Highlights:** Retro pixel art graphics, 40+ levels across 8 themed worlds, Endless mode with adjustable difficulty, 8 special beer types, Power-ups and bonuses, Bartender customization, Stats and achievements tracking

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Noodle free?

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

### Is Brew Slinger free?

Brew Slinger costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Idle Noodle or Brew Slinger?

Brew Slinger is rated higher. Idle Noodle averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while Brew Slinger averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Idle Noodle or Brew Slinger have ads?

Idle Noodle shows ads; Brew Slinger does not.

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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.*