Comparison

Idle Army vs Idle Tribe

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Idle Army

Manage an army station in a post-apocalyptic world. Build, trade weapons, and expand your empire through various environments. Defend your station from enemies and become the most prosperous trading network.

Highlights
  • Army station management
  • Weapon trading network
  • 3D world exploration
  • Station defense
  • Facility upgrades
  • Offline gameplay
Features
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Idle Army: Trading Weapons! The world has fallen into chaos. Monsters roam the land, and civilization lies in ruins. But amid this devastation, an opportunity arises: you are the owner of an army station. Your management skills are your lifeline. Build, trade, and expand your empire in this addictive 3D game. As night falls, defend your station against all enemies. Start small with a basic station and watch it grow. Upgrade your facilities, discover new locations, and trade with survivors to build the most prosperous weapon trading network. Explore a vast battle station world. From arid deserts to lush forests, encounter bandits, winter hideouts, and high-tech trading hubs. Each new level brings exciting challenges and opportunities. Idle Army: Trading Weapons is perfect for: - Fans of army and survival games - Those who love business simulation and tycoon games - Players who enjoy building and managing virtual empires - Those seeking engaging single-player experiences - Gamers who prefer offline gameplay with no internet required - Fans of free-to-play games that offer hours of entertainment Embark on a journey of survival, commerce, and growth. Can you build the most prosperous trading empire in the new world? Download Idle Army: Trading Weapons now and find out!

About

Idle Tribe

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
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Step into the world of Circle Tribe: Idle Tycoon, a captivating idle game where your leadership transforms a small village into a prosperous civilization. Build a thriving community, unlock powerful upgrades, and expand your lands as you guide your tribe through generations of growth and wealth. FEATURES: ▶ Build and Upgrade: Develop your village from simple huts to magnificent temples. Each upgrade brings new advancements to your tribe. ▶ Idle Progression: Your tribe works tirelessly even when you're away. Return anytime to collect resources and continue evolving. ▶ Explore and Expand: Discover new lands, unlock fresh territories, and grow your influence across a vibrant world. ▶ Merge Mechanics: Combine resources and items to increase efficiency and speed up your progress. ▶ Seasonal Events: Take part in limited-time events and challenges to earn exclusive bonuses and rewards. ▶ Immersive Visuals: Experience stunning graphics and captivating animations that bring your tribal world to life. Whether you’re a casual player or a dedicated tycoon, Circle Tribe: Idle Tycoon offers endless fun and excitement. Grow your tribe, dominate the land, and become the ultimate leader!

Screenshots

Idle Army4 screens
Idle Tribe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Idle Army at 50% against Idle Tribe's 26%. Idle Army also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). Idle Tribe's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Idle Army sells 22 one-off in-app purchases and Idle Tribe sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Idle Tribe holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 864 and 755 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Idle Army'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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Idle Army ships an update weekly, Idle Tribe every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Idle Army versus Idle Tribe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIdle ArmyIdle Tribe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (864 ratings)4.8 (755 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better26.0% of reviews
Number of ratings864 — better755
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size640 MB911 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperUnimobVNGGames

Customer experience

Idle Army

All ratings864 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral5.2%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral15.6%
Negative34.4%

Idle Tribe

All ratings755 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.7%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews154 reviews
Positive26.0%
Neutral11.7%
Negative62.3%

Bugs and requests

Idle Army

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Frequent crashes after updates
  • Connectivity issues during events

Requested features

3 requests
  • Permanent ad-free option
  • Improved PvP balance
  • More content updates

Idle Tribe

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

22 purchases

Idle Army

One-time22
  • Newbie Pack 1 2$0.99
  • Gem Pack 1$1.99
  • Upgrade Wanderer$1.99
Show 19 more
  • Megasale E6 6_1$1.99
  • Newbie Pack 2 2$2.99
  • Ads Ticket Pack 1$2.99
  • Booster Event$2.99
  • X2 Profit Forever$4.99
  • Gem Pack 2$4.99
  • Megasale E6 6_2$4.99
  • Megasale E6 6_3$4.99
  • X4 Profit Forever$8.99
  • Gem Pack 3$9.99
  • Newbie Pack 3 2$9.99
  • Ads Ticket Pack 2$9.99
  • Megasale E6 6_6$9.99
  • Megasale E6 6_7$9.99
  • Megasale E6 6_5$14.99
  • Megasale E6 5_3$19.99
  • Megasale E6 6_8$19.99
  • Megasale E6 6_4$19.99
  • Megasale E6 6_9$19.99
16 purchases

Idle Tribe

One-time16
  • Daily Offer 01$0.99
  • Daily Offer 02$0.99
  • Event Fiesta: Vault 01$1.99
Show 13 more
  • Daily Offer Premium 01$1.99
  • BONE VAULT I$1.99
  • Gold Vault I$1.99
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • Event Tavern: Starter Pack$1.99
  • Caravan Treasure 01$2.99
  • Gem 500$2.99
  • Tribe Pass$2.99
  • Daily Offer Premium 03$2.99
  • Gem 1250$4.99
  • Gem 3000$9.99
  • Expedition Vault$14.99
  • Remove Ads Forever$19.99

Questions

Is Idle Army free?
Idle Army is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Idle Tribe free?
Idle Tribe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Idle Army or Idle Tribe?
Idle Tribe is rated higher. Idle Army averages 4.6 out of 5 from 864 ratings, while Idle Tribe averages 4.8 from 755 ratings.
Do Idle Army or Idle Tribe have ads?
Both Idle Army and Idle Tribe show ads.
Which is updated more often, Idle Army or Idle Tribe?
Idle Army ships an update weekly, and Idle Tribe every 4 weeks. Most recently, Idle Army was updated on September 10, 2026 and Idle Tribe on September 17, 2026.

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