Comparison

Idle Aquaria vs Idle Beast Hunter

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

Head to head
About

Idle Aquaria

Embark on a meditative journey in a calming aquatic world. Consume smaller beings to evolve and discover over 50 unique species. Track your achievements in a diverse marine compendium. Enjoy tranquil escapism and engaging progression with seasonal events.

Highlights
  • Meditative aquatic journey
  • Evolve and discover 50+ species
  • Creature library and achievements
  • Tranquil and relaxing gameplay
  • Seasonal events and special occasions
  • Optimized for tablets
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You are a Blob. You have to eat, so you can become something… bigger! A microbe? A fish? A mighty fantastical beast? Continue eating to find out what you will become! Explore over 50 different creatures and relax as you watch them thrive in their natural habitat. WITH IDLE AQUARIA YOU CAN: - Embark on a Meditative Journey: Dive deep into a calming, zen-inspired aquatic world where every tap brings you closer to being the apex sea creature. - Evolve and Expand: Consume smaller beings to evolve, uncovering over 50 unique species and watching them thrive in their serene underwater realm. - Discover the Creature Library: Track and revel in your achievements as every unlocked species enriches your diverse marine compendium. WHY IDLE AQUARIA? - Tranquil Escapism: Drift into a world designed for relaxation, making it an ideal break from daily stressors. - Engaging Progression: Delight in seasonal events, special occasions, and exclusive creatures to keep your underwater journey ever fresh and engaging. - Free and Fair: Dive in for free, and choose your journey: progress organically or expedite your experience; the ocean's horizon is yours to explore. - Visual Delight: Lose yourself in our calming visuals, where the dance of fish continues, undisturbed by gentle menus. - Inclusive Gameplay: Embrace our “No-Wrong-Click” philosophy, ensuring a seamless, enjoyable experience regardless of play style. - Optimized for Tablets: Harness the tranquility of Idle Aquaria on a grander scale. With minimalist menus on expansive screens, the peaceful aquatic visuals truly shine, creating a deeper, more captivating experience. ABOUT IDLE AQUARIA: Idle Aquaria transports players to a mesmerizing underwater universe. As an incremental game with a twist, it's not just about progression but about immersing yourself in a peaceful, cosmic sanctuary. Engage with the game's core mechanics, from farming energy for creature upgrades to tracking your evolution in the extensive creature library. Every player, whether an achiever, killer, or socializer, will find their own rhythm and drive. Beyond its soothing aesthetics, Idle Aquaria prioritizes accessibility, ensuring newcomers and veterans alike navigate its waters with ease. The game offers a harmonious blend of in-game purchases and ad options, making everything obtainable while respecting player choice. Our commitment is to offer not just a game, but a serene aquatic retreat, punctuated with events and exclusives that promise sustained engagement. Dive in and experience the tranquil depths of Idle Aquaria. CONNECT WITH US - Join your Idle Aquaria comrades on: - TikTok: tiktok.com/@idleaquaria - Facebook: facebook.com/idleaquaria - Discord: discord.gg/KeMEszdAS2 - Instagram: instagram.com/idleaquaria - Youtube: youtube.com/@IdleAquaria - Website: www.idleaquaria.com Terms & Privacy idleaquaria.com/privacy DIVE IN AND EVOLVE - Discover the ocean's wonders today!

About

Idle Beast Hunter

Engage in an idle RPG where you automatically battle invading beasts. Level up your hunter's stats and abilities using enemy drops and souls. Collect gear, discover relics, and recruit companions for unlimited progression.

Highlights
  • Idle auto-battling gameplay
  • Level up stats and abilities
  • Randomly generated gear
  • Discover secret relics
  • Collect companions with skills
  • Stage ranking competition
Features
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This game is from the idle / incremental / idle rpg genre based on inactive play and stat optimisation ! Enjoy hand free progress ;) As world got invaded by beasts, a few beast hunters awakened to protect what remains... - Level up your statistics with drops from enemies ! - Level up abilities with their souls ! - Obtain randomly generated gears in Challenge mode ! - Wander the cave to discover secret relics and boost your stats ! - Optimise your equipped gear by comparing different tiers // sub stats, - Collect different companions with special skills to assist you in your fight ! - Compete for the first spot in the stage ranking ! - Unlimited progression through gear scaling and sidekick collection (and more in future updates !) The only IAPs are a few skins and a no ad pack, no p2w in my games ! Have fun and join the discord to take part in further development of the game ! Credits to Ansimuz for some artworks (backgrounds/first main character) Use of assets from the open source Duelyst project on GitHub.

Screenshots

Idle Aquaria4 screens
Idle Beast Hunter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Idle Beast Hunter at 93% against Idle Aquaria's 18%. Idle Beast Hunter also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (113 vs 10). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Idle Aquaria sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Idle Beast Hunter sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Idle Beast Hunter holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Beast Hunter has 113 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Idle Aquaria's written reviews are positive against 93% of Idle Beast Hunter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Idle Aquaria ships an update every 5 days, Idle Beast Hunter every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Idle Aquaria versus Idle Beast Hunter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIdle AquariaIdle Beast Hunter
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (10 ratings)4.8 (113 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.2% of reviews92.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10113 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size269 MB680 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperAmberbite GmbHMaximilien Ludwig KURTEN

Customer experience

Idle Aquaria

All ratings10 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive18.2%
Neutral31.8%
Negative50.0%

Idle Beast Hunter

All ratings110 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive92.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.4%

Bugs and requests

Idle Aquaria

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Idle Beast Hunter

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Cannot claim rewards from time away
  • Cannot collect daily awards
  • No progress made when app is closed

Requested features

3 requests
  • More fleshing out of premise
  • Future updates and content
  • More expansive content planned

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Idle Aquaria

One-time12
  • Pre-Registration BundleFree
  • 60 x2 Pearls$0.99
  • Welcome Bundle!$1.99
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  • Spooky Splash Bundle!$3.99
  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • 300 Pearls$4.99
  • 300 x2 Pearls$4.99
  • Spooky Splash Bundle!$14.99
  • 980 Pearls$14.99
  • 980 x2 Pearls$14.99
  • 3280 x2 Pearls$49.99
  • 6480 x2 Pearls$99.99
2 purchases

Idle Beast Hunter

One-time2
  • Skin Contract$1.99
  • Ads Removal$2.99

Questions

Is Idle Aquaria free?
Idle Aquaria is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Idle Beast Hunter free?
Idle Beast Hunter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Idle Aquaria or Idle Beast Hunter?
Idle Beast Hunter is rated higher. Idle Aquaria averages 3.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Idle Beast Hunter averages 4.8 from 113 ratings.
Do Idle Aquaria or Idle Beast Hunter have ads?
Both Idle Aquaria and Idle Beast Hunter show ads.
Which is updated more often, Idle Aquaria or Idle Beast Hunter?
Idle Aquaria ships an update every 5 days, and Idle Beast Hunter every 3 days. Most recently, Idle Aquaria was updated on October 27, 2026 and Idle Beast Hunter on October 24, 2026.

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