Comparison

Idle Expedition vs ReLOST

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Idle Expedition

This idle/clicker game offers pure gameplay with no ads or in-app purchases. Manage resources, upgrade your hero's traits and attributes, and send them on expeditions to gather rare currency and unlock your true potential.

Highlights
  • No ads or in-app purchases
  • Clicker gameplay for Gold and EXP
  • Idle expeditions for loot and Insight
  • Trait and attribute progression system
  • Chill soundtrack
  • Trophy and achievement tracking
Features
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Idle Expedition proudly features NO ADS and IN-APP PURCHASES. EVER. Idle Expedition is a more traditional take on the idle/clicker genre — The main twist, it's a free mobile game with absolutely no ads and no in-app purchases. Just pure gameplay. Take control of your adventure with three core screens, four traits, four attributes, and three currencies: Gold, Experience, and Insight. Camp (Clicker Gameplay) Tap for Gold or EXP in two modes. Spend Gold to upgrade your tools, upgrade your backpack, and brew powerful potions. Your Camp is your grind hub — satisfying, and always rewarding. Expedition (Idle Gameplay) Send your hero on real-time expeditions, progress from quick outings to hour-long journeys. Enhance your chances using traits like Luck, Endurance, and Perception. Expeditions are the only way to earn Insight, a rare currency that fuels long-term growth and unlocks your true potential - you simply need it... Main Menu (Strategy & Progression) Upgrade four traits and four attributes with EXP to enhance both active and idle play. Every few levels, you’ll hit an Insight Wall, which balances progression between active and idle play. Manage your backpack, view your storage, track progress, and view trophies/achievements! Bonus: Features music by @VGM_Central on YouTube. Check out his channel! Idle Expedition is brought to you by a 2-person team of brothers who believe that playing a game should not be interrupted by Ads and should not nickel and dime its players. Highlights: No ads. No IAPs. Ever. Click for Gold or EXP in the Camp Run idle expeditions for Gold, EXP, loot and Insight Trait and attribute system with real gameplay impact Chill soundtrack and a vibe that respects your time Download Idle Expedition and take your time. Your journey awaits — no strings attached. We hope you enjoy the game as much as we enjoyed making it!

About

ReLOST

Embark on an underground adventure, drilling through layers of earth to discover rare ores and unique monster tablets. Upgrade your drill and character to delve deeper, craft powerful tools, and track your progress through achievements in this engaging excavation game.

Highlights
  • Endless excavation gameplay
  • Discover rare ores and monster tablets
  • Upgrade drills and character stats
  • Craft tools and equipment
  • Track digging progress with achievements
  • Intuitive smartphone controls
Features
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ReLOST is a simple yet deeply engaging game where you drill your way underground. Explore an ever-expanding subterranean world as you search for rare ores and monster tablets, creating your own unique adventure! Features of the Game Endless Excavation Fun Enjoy addictive gameplay as you drill through layers of earth to uncover a variety of ores hidden underground. Discover rare minerals and giant monster tablets that ignite the thrill of exploring the unknown. Not Just Ores!? Monster Tablets Await! Unearth rare and surprising monster tablets! Some are as large as 2×2 blocks, and others possess unique abilities. The more you dig, the more discoveries and surprises await! Evolving Drills, Expanding Adventure Use the ores and materials you collect to upgrade your drill, enabling you to delve even deeper underground. Progress through wooden, stone, and metal drills, each expanding the scope of your exploration. Rich Growth Elements Drill Upgrades: Enhance digging speed and durability. HP Upgrades: Strengthen your character to survive deep underground challenges. Hack-and-Slash Elements: Collect dropped materials to craft powerful tools and equipment! A Base That Supports Your Adventure Efficient Adventure Management Drill Crafting: Create new drills using the materials you find. Drill Upgrades: Use enchanting features to strengthen your gear. Once your preparations are complete, dive back into the mysterious underground world! Collection and Achievement Features Keep Track of Your Digging Progress Your achievements from endless digging are recorded and displayed in a list. Relive the joy of seeing how far you’ve come and what treasures you’ve unearthed! Intuitive Gameplay for Everyone Simple Controls, Deep Experiences Enjoy straightforward, intuitive controls designed for smartphones. From beginners to seasoned players, anyone can easily immerse themselves in this exciting digging experience. Recommended for: Fans of simple, progression-based digging games. Those who love growth elements and hack-and-slash gameplay. Players who enjoy discoveries and collecting rare finds. Anyone looking for a relaxing, mindless gaming experience. Grab your drill and venture into the depths of the unknown underground world!

Screenshots

Idle Expedition4 screens
ReLOST4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Idle Expedition at none against ReLOST's 6. Idle Expedition also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (61% vs 50%). ReLOST's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.9) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ReLOST sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Idle Expedition asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ReLOST holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34 and 42 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of Idle Expedition's written reviews are positive against 50% of ReLOST's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Idle Expedition ships an update every 5 days, ReLOST every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Idle Expedition versus ReLOST: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIdle ExpeditionReLOST
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (34 ratings)4.4 (42 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.9% of reviews — better50.5% of reviews
Number of ratings3442 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB242 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperPixel Balloon LLCPONIX LLC

Customer experience

Idle Expedition

All ratings32 ratings
Positive65.6%
Neutral15.6%
Negative18.8%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive60.9%
Neutral13.0%
Negative26.1%

ReLOST

All ratings42 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral2.4%
Negative11.9%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive50.5%
Neutral8.6%
Negative41.0%

Bugs and requests

Idle Expedition

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

ReLOST

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashing on loading screens
  • Inability to exit menus due to ad placement
  • Infinite loading screen after saving and exiting
  • Fishing exclamation point not showing up
  • Connecting/loading issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Craft table item for on-the-go repairs
  • Enchantment to highlight chests and bosses
  • More potion options
  • Varied TNT/explosive options
  • Better in-game guidance for new players

In-app purchases

None

Idle Expedition

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

ReLOST

One-time6
  • Crystal 10$0.99
  • Crystal 50$4.99
  • Crystal 100$9.99
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  • Crystal 200$19.99
  • Crystal 400$39.99
  • Crystal 1000$99.99

Questions

Is Idle Expedition free?
Idle Expedition is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ReLOST free?
ReLOST is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Idle Expedition or ReLOST?
ReLOST is rated higher. Idle Expedition averages 3.9 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while ReLOST averages 4.4 from 42 ratings.
Do Idle Expedition or ReLOST have ads?
ReLOST shows ads; Idle Expedition does not.
Which is updated more often, Idle Expedition or ReLOST?
Idle Expedition ships an update every 5 days, and ReLOST every 2 days. Most recently, Idle Expedition was updated on October 24, 2026 and ReLOST on October 24, 2026.

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