# Re vs Samawa Idle

The clearest difference is rating: Re at 4.7 against Samawa Idle's 3.4. Re also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 41%) and ratings volume (513 vs 25). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Re sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Samawa Idle sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Re holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Re has 513 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Re's written reviews are positive against 41% of Samawa Idle's.

Re ships an update every 10 days, Samawa Idle every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Re | Samawa Idle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (513 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reend/id6474605910/reviews)** | [3.4 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samawa-idle/id6504334955/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **513** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | **82.4% of reviews** | 40.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 232 MB | 292 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PONIX LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071402258) | [Abdullah Alhijaily](https://appshunter.io/developer/1751884475) |

## 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


### Samawa Idle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samawa-idle/id6504334955)

Engage in a monster-slaying adventure with strategic tower defense and roguelike elements. Enjoy offline progress and deep customization through a skill tree and prestige systems. Automate gameplay for a truly idle experience.

**Highlights:** Unique towers with special attacks, Roguelike elements with random rewards, Customizable skill tree, Offline progress and farming, Two layers of prestige, Automated gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Super Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| 550 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1150 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2400 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 6500 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| 15000 Gems | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Re free?

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

### Is Samawa Idle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Re or Samawa Idle?

Re is rated higher. Re averages 4.7 out of 5 from 513 ratings, while Samawa Idle averages 3.4 from 25 ratings.

### Do Re or Samawa Idle have ads?

Both Re and Samawa Idle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Re or Samawa Idle?

Re ships an update every 10 days, and Samawa Idle every 6 days. Most recently, Re was updated on October 24, 2026 and Samawa Idle on October 14, 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.*