# 화산파 키우기 vs Pixelmon Idle

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 화산파 키우기 at 87% against Pixelmon Idle's 37%. 화산파 키우기 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). Pixelmon Idle's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 화산파 키우기 sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Pixelmon Idle sells 43 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

화산파 키우기 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 화산파 키우기 has 616 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of 화산파 키우기's written reviews are positive against 37% of Pixelmon Idle's.

화산파 키우기 ships an update every 2 days, Pixelmon Idle weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and July 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 화산파 키우기 | Pixelmon Idle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (616 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1/id6639589557/reviews)** | [4.3 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelmon-idle/id6736725882/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **616** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | **86.8% of reviews** | 37.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 464 MB | 805 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Changgon Woo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1584649580) | [minchan kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499299421) |

## What reviewers say

### 화산파 키우기

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1/id6639589557)

Embark on an epic martial arts journey as a mysterious swordmaster. Train, battle diverse enemies, and explore hidden realms to revive a fallen sect and forge your own legend. Grow your character even while offline and customize your appearance and abilities.

**Highlights:** Idle growth system, Battle diverse enemies, Compete with other sects, Secret realm exploration, Variety of costumes, Revive the Mount Hua Sect

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1500 PayPoint Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| 4900 PayPoint Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5900 PayPoint Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| 9900 PayPoint Package | $6.99 | one-time |
| 17900 PayPoint Package | $12.99 | one-time |
| 19900 PayPoint Package | $14.99 | one-time |
| 29900 PayPoint Package | $19.99 | one-time |
| 35900 PayPoint Package | $24.99 | one-time |
| 39900 PayPoint Package | $29.99 | one-time |
| 49900 PayPoint Package | $34.99 | one-time |
| 54900 PayPoint Package | $39.99 | one-time |
| 59900 PayPoint Package | $39.99 | one-time |
| 119000 PayPoint Package | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable and addictive gameplay
- 💡 Diverse content and features
- 🚀 Smooth performance and optimization
- 🎨 Visually appealing graphics and animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 High battery consumption during extended playtime
- 💰 Aggressive monetization and pay-to-win elements
- 🐛 Occasional bugs, crashes, and login issues

**Reported bugs**

- Repeated account suspensions without clear reasons
- Progression rollbacks after updates
- Persistent loading and connectivity problems

**Requested features**

- Customizable visual effects and animations
- Improved energy/stamina management system
- More engaging and rewarding end-game content


### Pixelmon Idle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelmon-idle/id6736725882)

Embark on an idle RPG adventure to capture monsters, grow your team, and protect a village from darkness. Enjoy endless growth and rewards, even while offline, by upgrading monsters with gear and skills. Explore mines for rare items and fight alongside companions to become a legendary hero.

**Highlights:** Capture Pixelmons and build teams, Endlessly upgrade Pixelmons, Offline idle RPG system, Explore mines for rare items, Fight alongside cute companions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (43)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daily Package1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| New User Special Gift | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stage Hot Deal Package1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Daily Package2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Epic Pixelmon LevelUp Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Auto Buff Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| worldboss package2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cardpac Package1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| worldboss package3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Daily Rune Dungeon Package1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Equipment Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Package2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Skill Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Package1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Stage Pass1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mine Boost | $4.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Pixelmon LevelUp Pac | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cardpac Package2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Level Pass3 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Stage Pass5 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Stage Pass10 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Stage Pass3 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Level Pass7 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Stage Pass4 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Stage Pass9 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Level Pass2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Level Pass8 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Hero Package3 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Hero Package | $8.99 | one-time |
| Ad Removal Package | $8.99 | one-time |
| worldboss package4 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Daily Package5 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Hero Package2 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Daily Rune Dungeon Package2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mythic Skill Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mythic Pixelmon LevelUp Pac | $9.99 | one-time |
| Daily Rune Dungeon Package3 | $21.99 | one-time |
| Cardpac Package3 | $21.99 | one-time |
| worldboss package5 | $21.99 | one-time |
| Hero Promotion Package | $21.99 | one-time |
| Limited Package1 | $21.99 | one-time |
| Limited Package2 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Limited Package3 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 화산파 키우기 free?

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

### Is Pixelmon Idle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 화산파 키우기 or Pixelmon Idle?

화산파 키우기 is rated higher. 화산파 키우기 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 616 ratings, while Pixelmon Idle averages 4.3 from 18 ratings.

### Do 화산파 키우기 or Pixelmon Idle have ads?

Pixelmon Idle shows ads; 화산파 키우기 does not.

### Which is updated more often, 화산파 키우기 or Pixelmon Idle?

화산파 키우기 ships an update every 2 days, and Pixelmon Idle weekly. Most recently, 화산파 키우기 was updated on September 25, 2026 and Pixelmon Idle on July 4, 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.*