# Idle Aquaria vs Idle Beast Hunter

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Aquaria | Idle Beast Hunter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-aquaria-ocean-evolution/id6460979621/reviews) | **[4.8 (113 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-beast-hunter/id6475584089/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **113** |
| Positive reviews | 18.2% of reviews | **92.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 269 MB | 680 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Amberbite GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702231504) | [Maximilien Ludwig KURTEN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709312488) |

## What reviewers say

### Idle Aquaria

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-aquaria-ocean-evolution/id6460979621)

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pre-Registration Bundle | Free | one-time |
| 60 x2 Pearls | $0.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Bundle! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Spooky Splash Bundle! | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| 300 Pearls | $4.99 | one-time |
| 300 x2 Pearls | $4.99 | one-time |
| Spooky Splash Bundle! | $14.99 | one-time |
| 980 Pearls | $14.99 | one-time |
| 980 x2 Pearls | $14.99 | one-time |
| 3280 x2 Pearls | $49.99 | one-time |
| 6480 x2 Pearls | $99.99 | one-time |


### Idle Beast Hunter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-beast-hunter/id6475584089)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skin Contract | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ads Removal | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fantastic visuals
- 👍 Fun mechanics
- 👍 No paywalls
- 👍 No predatory practices
- 👍 Optional ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cannot claim rewards when away
- 🐛 Cannot collect daily awards
- 🐛 Not an true idle (no progress when closed)
- 🐛 Ads every 10 taps
- 🐛 Game only playable online

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- More fleshing out of premise
- Future updates and content
- More expansive content planned


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*