# Pocket Trucks vs Idle Town Master

The clearest difference is update cadence: Idle Town Master at every 4 days against Pocket Trucks's every 5 weeks. Idle Town Master also leads on ratings volume (4.1K vs 799). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pocket Trucks sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Idle Town Master sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pocket Trucks holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Town Master has 4.1K ratings behind it against 799, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Pocket Trucks's written reviews are positive against 40% of Idle Town Master's.

Pocket Trucks ships an update every 5 weeks, Idle Town Master every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pocket Trucks | Idle Town Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (799 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-trucks-route-evolution/id6449358061/reviews)** | [4.4 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-town-master-pixel-game/id6451487501/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 799 | **4.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **45.9% of reviews** | 40.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 306 MB | 634 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [NimbleBit LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/285808572) | [Codigames](https://appshunter.io/developer/516547990) |

## What reviewers say

### Pocket Trucks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-trucks-route-evolution/id6449358061)

Experience the life of a truck driver in this idle simulator. Choose your truck, build routes, and deliver cargo across the country. Tackle unexpected challenges and customize your ride to become the ultimate truck tycoon.

**Highlights:** Choose and customize trucks, Build and manage delivery routes, Earn coins and expand empire, Face unexpected road challenges, Collect and customize drivers, Cute retro pixel art style

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| More Bux | $1.99 | one-time |
| Recurring bux | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| More bux | $4.99 | one-time |
| More bux | $9.99 | one-time |
| City Passage Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pocket Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| VIP | $19.99 | one-time |
| City Explorer Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Trucker's Toolbox Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 🚀 Engaging progression
- 🎨 Great graphics and style
- 💡 Potential for expansion

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔑 Difficulty obtaining keys
- 💰 Excessive monetization
- 🕰️ Slow job refresh times

**Reported bugs**

- Liquid cargo not unloading properly
- Truck parts not working as intended
- Ads not functioning correctly
- Sync/login issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to remove/retire trucks
- More truck and cargo type options
- Offline play compatibility
- Improved UI and navigation
- Global map expansion (Canada, Mexico)


### Idle Town Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-town-master-pixel-game/id6451487501)

Build and manage your own pixel village, preparing it to confront other towns for resources. Expand your territory by constructing buildings, gathering resources, and making strategic decisions to become the wealthiest and most powerful. Interact with other players' villages to acquire necessary items and ensure your village's dominance.

**Highlights:** Village management, Resource gathering, Building construction and upgrades, Player vs. player combat, Strategic decision-making, Tarot card resource bonuses, Task rewards

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Initiated pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Foreman | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Witch's Cards Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Heroes Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rotating Event - Premium Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Destiny Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Visionaries Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun gameplay
- 👍 No forced ads
- 👍 Optional ads with good rewards
- 👍 Charming pixel art

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Slow progression without spending money
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🕰️ Lack of content after completing initial villages

**Reported bugs**

- Progress resets after closing the app
- Inability to progress due to missing resources
- Ads not working as intended
- Sync issues between devices

**Requested features**

- More content and new villages
- Ability to revisit and progress previous villages
- Option to reset progress and start over
- More ways to earn resources without ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pocket Trucks free?

Pocket Trucks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Idle Town Master free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pocket Trucks or Idle Town Master?

Pocket Trucks is rated higher. Pocket Trucks averages 4.6 out of 5 from 799 ratings, while Idle Town Master averages 4.4 from 4.1K ratings.

### Do Pocket Trucks or Idle Town Master have ads?

Both Pocket Trucks and Idle Town Master show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pocket Trucks or Idle Town Master?

Pocket Trucks ships an update every 5 weeks, and Idle Town Master every 4 days. Most recently, Pocket Trucks was updated on November 3, 2026 and Idle Town Master on November 7, 2026.

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