# Idle Civilizations vs Spell Circle Run

Idle Civilizations and Spell Circle Run both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 33% of Idle Civilizations's written reviews are positive against 16% of Spell Circle Run's. Idle Civilizations also leads on ratings volume (3.2K vs 770). Spell Circle Run's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Civilizations sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Spell Circle Run sells 10 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 — 4.7 for Idle Civilizations against 4.6 for Spell Circle Run. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.2K and 770 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Idle Civilizations's written reviews are positive against 16% of Spell Circle Run's.

Idle Civilizations ships an update every 6 weeks, Spell Circle Run every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Civilizations | Spell Circle Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-civilizations-evolution/id6447911434/reviews)** | [4.6 (770 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spell-circle-run/id6469505306/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.2K** | 770 |
| Positive reviews | **32.8% of reviews** | 15.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 557 MB | 260 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini Gem Package | $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 |
| Piggy Bank 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADS | $5.99 | one-time |
| Income Boost x2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Free Rewards 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


### Spell Circle Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spell-circle-run/id6469505306)

Master elemental magic and craft your own spells. Strengthen your abilities and create a personalized spellbook to become the ultimate spell crafter. Engage in a magical journey to dominate the universe with your arcane power.

**Highlights:** Elemental magic system, Spell crafting and editing, Personal spellbook creation, Element strengthening, Become a spell crafter

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skip Ads Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Sorcerer Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Claim x3 Upgrade | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sorcerer Starter Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium Sorcerer Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Skip Ads 6 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Double Hands | $9.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Double Hands+ No Ads | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun game
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🎨 Good graphics and customization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚨 Misleading in-app purchases
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Excessive ads and monetization
- 🔍 Lack of transparency and explanation

**Reported bugs**

- Spells not upgrading or evolving properly
- Wand upgrades not working as expected
- Progression and spell slots not functioning correctly
- Ads not providing promised rewards

**Requested features**

- Fix bugs and glitches
- Improve balance and progression
- Provide better explanations and tutorials
- Reduce ads and monetization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Civilizations free?

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

### Is Spell Circle Run free?

Spell Circle Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Idle Civilizations or Spell Circle Run?

Idle Civilizations is rated higher. Idle Civilizations averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Spell Circle Run averages 4.6 from 770 ratings.

### Do Idle Civilizations or Spell Circle Run have ads?

Both Idle Civilizations and Spell Circle Run show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Idle Civilizations or Spell Circle Run?

Idle Civilizations ships an update every 6 weeks, and Spell Circle Run every 3 weeks. Most recently, Idle Civilizations was updated on November 3, 2026 and Spell Circle Run on November 3, 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.*