# Mr.Balcan Idle vs Stone Squad

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stone Squad at 100% against Mr.Balcan Idle's 33%. Stone Squad also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 9 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mr.Balcan Idle sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Stone Squad sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stone Squad holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Mr.Balcan Idle's written reviews are positive against 100% of Stone Squad's.

Mr.Balcan Idle ships an update every 9 months, Stone Squad every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mr.Balcan Idle | Stone Squad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mrbalcan-idle/id6467241460/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stone-squad/id6482993933/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 487 MB | 357 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [SUPERCLAY CANADA INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1319686889) | [ZhiXiong Huang](https://appshunter.io/developer/877307162) |

## What reviewers say

### Mr.Balcan Idle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mrbalcan-idle/id6467241460)

Experience explosive, continuous growth in this simple yet unique idle game. Collect pets, soldiers, and powerful equipment. Master strategies with four distinct attributes to maximize your fun and achieve steady goals without boredom.

**Highlights:** Idle rewards, Explosive growth, Pet and soldier collection, Guardian taming, Various skills, 4 attribute strategy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skip Video | $3.29 | one-time |
| VIP Daily Event Package | $9.90 | one-time |
| VIP Package | $9.90 | one-time |
| Full of Topazes | $12.00 | one-time |
| Soul Relic Stone Package(Fire) | $33.00 | one-time |
| Weekly Topaz | $33.00 | one-time |
| Soul Relic Stone Package(Tree) | $33.00 | one-time |
| Weekly Rune Package | $33.00 | one-time |
| Soul Relic Stone Package | $33.00 | one-time |
| Weekly Summon | $33.00 | one-time |
| Big Topaz Box | $119.00 | one-time |


### Stone Squad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stone-squad/id6482993933)

Command an army of sentient stones in this roguelike RPG. Engage in strategic deck-building and match-3 combat, exploring procedurally generated maps and unlocking unique stone heroes. Customize your warriors and team up with others for epic boss battles.

**Highlights:** Strategic deck-building and match-3 combat, Procedurally generated maps, Unlockable diverse stone heroes, Customizable stone warriors, Cooperative clan gameplay for boss battles

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Value Summon Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Day 1 Value Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Day 2 Value Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Day 6 Value Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Day 7 Value Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Day 3 Value Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Day 5 Value Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Day 1 Advanced Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Red Butterfly Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Day 5 Advanced Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Day 6 Advanced Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Day 7 Ultimate Gift Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Day 1 Ultimate Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Day 4 Ultimate Pack | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mr.Balcan Idle free?

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

### Is Stone Squad free?

Stone Squad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mr.Balcan Idle or Stone Squad?

Stone Squad is rated higher. Mr.Balcan Idle averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Stone Squad averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Mr.Balcan Idle or Stone Squad have ads?

Both Mr.Balcan Idle and Stone Squad show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mr.Balcan Idle or Stone Squad?

Mr.Balcan Idle ships an update every 9 months, and Stone Squad every 11 days. Most recently, Mr.Balcan Idle was updated on October 24, 2026 and Stone Squad on October 17, 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.*