# Idle Civilizations vs Bag Fight

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bag Fight at fortnightly against Idle Civilizations's every 6 weeks. Bag Fight also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 3.2K). Idle Civilizations's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 19%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Civilizations sells 18 one-off in-app purchases and Bag Fight sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Idle Civilizations holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.2K and 14K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Idle Civilizations's written reviews are positive against 19% of Bag Fight's.

Idle Civilizations ships an update every 6 weeks, Bag Fight fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Civilizations | Bag Fight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-civilizations-evolution/id6447911434/reviews)** | [4.5 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bag-fight/id6474043641/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3.2K | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | **32.8% of reviews** | 18.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 557 MB | 347 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## 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 (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


### Bag Fight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bag-fight/id6474043641)

Engage in a unique puzzle-adventure where you strategically organize weapons in your backpack during fast-paced battles. Make quick decisions to select the right tools for each enemy wave and upgrade your arsenal for endless combat possibilities.

**Highlights:** Organize weapons in backpack during battles, Strategic combat with split-second decisions, Versatile arsenal of melee and long-range weapons, Real-time backpack management, Upgrade and unlock new tools, Customize loadouts for combat

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

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extra Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Diamonds | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Permanent pouch unlock | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dark | $6.99 | one-time |
| Medium Diamonds | $7.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Deal | $7.99 | one-time |
| Fast Forward | $7.99 | one-time |
| Welcome bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gear Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Heroes Bundle | $17.99 | one-time |
| Big Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Experience 50% off | $19.99 | one-time |
| Heroes bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Newman Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Experience | $24.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Super Premium | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 🔒 No ads
- 👍 Unique concept
- 🚀 Enjoyment
- 👍 Original idea

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔍 Lack of content
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🐛 Lost progress after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes and freezes
- Purchased items/upgrades not working
- Progress resets after updates
- Enemies getting stuck/unreachable
- Inconsistent diamond/coin rewards

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Better character progression system
- Improved gear/upgrade system
- Ability to reset characters
- More customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Civilizations free?

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

### Is Bag Fight free?

Bag Fight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Idle Civilizations or Bag Fight?

Idle Civilizations is rated higher. Idle Civilizations averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Bag Fight averages 4.5 from 14K ratings.

### Do Idle Civilizations or Bag Fight have ads?

Both Idle Civilizations and Bag Fight show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Idle Civilizations or Bag Fight?

Idle Civilizations ships an update every 6 weeks, and Bag Fight fortnightly. Most recently, Idle Civilizations was updated on October 30, 2026 and Bag Fight 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.*