# PolyPine vs Idle Tribe

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PolyPine at 77% against Idle Tribe's 26%. PolyPine also leads on ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#58 vs unranked). Idle Tribe's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On ratings volume, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Idle Tribe is free to download; PolyPine costs $3.99 up front. PolyPine sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Idle Tribe sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Idle Tribe holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 296 and 763 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of PolyPine's written reviews are positive against 26% of Idle Tribe's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PolyPine ships an update fortnightly, Idle Tribe every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PolyPine | Idle Tribe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (296 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polypine/id6572290468/reviews) | **[4.8 (763 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-tribe-merge-circle-town/id6746786304/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 296 | **763** |
| Positive reviews | **76.8% of reviews** | 26.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#58** | — |
| Size | 93 MB | 911 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yaozuo Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1696258859) | [VNGGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1839220021) |

## What reviewers say

### PolyPine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polypine/id6572290468)

**Currently charting:** #58 Top Paid · Simulation, #162 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

Cultivate a vibrant forest ecosystem by planting seeds and nurturing trees through their life cycles. Attract diverse wildlife by meeting their specific habitat needs and observe how their interactions influence the environment. Adapt to or reshape varied terrains and overcome natural disasters to foster a thriving, dynamic woodland.

**Highlights:** Plant and grow trees through full life cycles, Attract and manage diverse animal habitats, Observe animal interactions and their impact, Adapt to or terraform varied terrains, Survive and utilize natural disasters

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Full Game | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 High-quality graphics
- 👍 Clean and smooth user experience
- 👍 Interesting and engaging gameplay
- 🌱 Educational content about plants and animals
- 🕰️ Relaxing and peaceful game experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for full game access
- 🐛 Audio issues and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Audio breaks down and turns into 8-bit track

**Requested features**

- Add more content and updates
- Improve the evolution/upgrade system


### Idle Tribe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-tribe-merge-circle-town/id6746786304)

Lead a small village to become a thriving civilization in this idle tycoon game. Build, upgrade, and expand your lands while your tribe works tirelessly, even when you're offline. Engage in merge mechanics and seasonal events to accelerate progress and earn rewards.

**Highlights:** Build and upgrade village structures, Idle resource generation, Explore and expand territories, Merge mechanics for efficiency, Participate in seasonal events, Immersive visuals and animations

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daily Offer 01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Offer 02 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Event Fiesta: Vault 01 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daily Offer Premium 01 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BONE VAULT I | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold Vault I | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Event Tavern: Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Caravan Treasure 01 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gem 500 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tribe Pass | $2.99 | one-time |
| Daily Offer Premium 03 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gem 1250 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem 3000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Expedition Vault | $14.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Forever | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PolyPine free?

PolyPine costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Idle Tribe free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PolyPine or Idle Tribe?

Idle Tribe is rated higher. PolyPine averages 4.5 out of 5 from 296 ratings, while Idle Tribe averages 4.8 from 763 ratings.

### Do PolyPine or Idle Tribe have ads?

Idle Tribe shows ads; PolyPine does not.

### Which is updated more often, PolyPine or Idle Tribe?

PolyPine ships an update fortnightly, and Idle Tribe every 4 weeks. Most recently, PolyPine was updated on October 25, 2026 and Idle Tribe on October 22, 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.*