# Re vs Idle Beast Hunter

The clearest difference is update cadence: Idle Beast Hunter at every 3 days against Re's every 10 days. Idle Beast Hunter also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 82%). Re's advantage is ratings volume (513 vs 113). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Re sells 6 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Re against 4.8 for Idle Beast Hunter. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 513 and 113 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Re's written reviews are positive against 93% of Idle Beast Hunter's.

Re ships an update every 10 days, Idle Beast Hunter every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Re | Idle Beast Hunter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (513 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reend/id6474605910/reviews) | **[4.8 (113 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-beast-hunter/id6475584089/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **513** | 113 |
| Positive reviews | 82.4% of reviews | **92.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 232 MB | 680 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [PONIX LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071402258) | [Maximilien Ludwig KURTEN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709312488) |

## What reviewers say

### Re

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reend/id6474605910)

Experience a nostalgic, top-down solo RPG reminiscent of classic MMOs. Level up, reincarnate, collect ingredients, upgrade gear, and recruit pets to build your character. Enjoy a deep system with simple controls for a laid-back gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Leveling and Reincarnation, Stat Point Assignment, Ingredient Collection, Equipment Upgrading, Pet Recruitment (including bosses), Arena Battles

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| crystal 10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| crystal 55 | $4.99 | one-time |
| crystal 180 | $14.99 | one-time |
| crystal 500 | $29.99 | one-time |
| crystal 1200 | $59.99 | one-time |
| crystal 3000 | $118.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Unique leveling system
- 👍 Engaging pet systems
- 👍 Endless progression
- 👍 Simple yet fun gameplay
- 👍 Retro-style graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lost progress/data issues
- 🐛 Unclear progression and lack of direction
- 🔒 Difficulty contacting developer
- 🔒 Unavailable features in global version
- 🔋 Grindy gameplay can be tedious

**Reported bugs**

- Golem boss not respawning properly
- Upgrade materials not working as intended
- Permanent loading screen issue
- Inconsistent drop rates for certain items

**Requested features**

- Add map or guide to help progression
- Implement save/load system
- Provide option to remove ads
- Allow customization of pet formation while adventuring
- Add ability to contact developer for support


### 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 Re free?

Re 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, Re or Idle Beast Hunter?

Idle Beast Hunter is rated higher. Re averages 4.7 out of 5 from 513 ratings, while Idle Beast Hunter averages 4.8 from 113 ratings.

### Do Re or Idle Beast Hunter have ads?

Both Re and Idle Beast Hunter show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Re or Idle Beast Hunter?

Re ships an update every 10 days, and Idle Beast Hunter every 3 days. Most recently, Re was updated on October 24, 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.*