# Idle Civilizations vs Shooting Range Inc

Idle Civilizations and Shooting Range Inc both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 60% of Shooting Range Inc's written reviews are positive against 33% of Idle Civilizations's. Shooting Range Inc also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Idle Civilizations's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Civilizations sells 18 one-off in-app purchases and Shooting Range Inc sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shooting Range Inc holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.2K and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Idle Civilizations's written reviews are positive against 60% of Shooting Range Inc's.

Idle Civilizations ships an update every 6 weeks, Shooting Range Inc every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Civilizations | Shooting Range Inc |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-civilizations-evolution/id6447911434/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shooting-range-inc/id6474529654/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.2K** | 1.5K |
| Positive reviews | 32.8% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 557 MB | 199 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) | [Solid Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625798412) |

## 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


### Shooting Range Inc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shooting-range-inc/id6474529654)

Build and manage your own shooting range. Attract guests, upgrade targets, and expand your facilities to become a tycoon in this simulation game. Earn income to unlock new targets and grow your business.

**Highlights:** Build and upgrade shooting targets, Attract and serve guests, Earn income and expand facilities, Unlock new targets, Become a shooting range tycoon

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamond Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Lite | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Plus | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 👍 Easy to learn
- ❤️ Enjoyable experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of offline revenue options
- 💰 Forced ads to progress
- 🐛 In-app purchase issues

**Reported bugs**

- In-app purchase bugs
- Compatibility issues

**Requested features**

- Offline revenue options
- Improved in-app purchase experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Civilizations free?

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

### Is Shooting Range Inc free?

Shooting Range Inc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Idle Civilizations or Shooting Range Inc?

Shooting Range Inc is rated higher. Idle Civilizations averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Shooting Range Inc averages 4.8 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Idle Civilizations or Shooting Range Inc have ads?

Both Idle Civilizations and Shooting Range Inc show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Idle Civilizations or Shooting Range Inc?

Idle Civilizations ships an update every 6 weeks, and Shooting Range Inc every 7 months. Most recently, Idle Civilizations was updated on October 24, 2026 and Shooting Range Inc on October 23, 2026.

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