# IdleArc vs Mars Mining Simulator

The clearest difference is ads: IdleArc at none against Mars Mining Simulator's shown. IdleArc also leads on ratings volume (118 vs 4). Mars Mining Simulator's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 days) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IdleArc sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Mars Mining Simulator sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mars Mining Simulator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IdleArc has 118 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of IdleArc's written reviews are positive against 100% of Mars Mining Simulator's.

IdleArc ships an update every 2 days, Mars Mining Simulator daily. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IdleArc | Mars Mining Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (118 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idlearc-idle-mmorpg/id6737512045/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-mining-simulator/id6753826040/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **118** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 87.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 176 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michal Stefanski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1776819797) | [Matthew Musto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845203461) |

## What reviewers say

### IdleArc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idlearc-idle-mmorpg/id6737512045)

Embark on an epic idle RPG adventure filled with progression, loot, and strategic combat. Train your hero automatically, collect rare gear, and explore dungeons even while offline. Engage in challenging boss fights and multiplayer guild activities for endless growth.

**Highlights:** Idle Progression, Rare Loot and Gear, Pets and Character Builds, Bosses and Raids, Guilds and Multiplayer, Events and Seasonal Challenges, Offline Rewards

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Account | $4.99 | per month |
| 100 Arcstone | $0.99 | one-time |
| 550 Arcstone | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1,200 Arcstone | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3,000 Arcstone | $19.99 | one-time |
| 8,500 Arcstone | $49.99 | one-time |
| 20,000 Arcstone | $99.99 | one-time |
| 15,000 Arcstone | $99.99 | one-time |


### Mars Mining Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-mining-simulator/id6753826040)

Pilot a mining rig on Mars to extract valuable minerals and discover ancient relics. Upgrade your equipment, utilize tactical consumables, and survive treacherous caverns to complete challenges and rescue a trapped miner.

**Highlights:** Mine 10 unique minerals, Discover 3 mega-rare Relics, Upgrade 6 ship Parts, Use 5 Tactical consumables, Visit 4 Surface shops, Complete 6 Challenges, Engage in 1 Epic Boss fight

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Violet Vento | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IdleArc free?

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

### Is Mars Mining Simulator free?

Mars Mining Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, IdleArc or Mars Mining Simulator?

Mars Mining Simulator is rated higher. IdleArc averages 4.8 out of 5 from 118 ratings, while Mars Mining Simulator averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do IdleArc or Mars Mining Simulator have ads?

Mars Mining Simulator shows ads; IdleArc does not.

### Which is updated more often, IdleArc or Mars Mining Simulator?

IdleArc ships an update every 2 days, and Mars Mining Simulator daily. Most recently, IdleArc was updated on October 3, 2026 and Mars Mining Simulator on September 16, 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.*