# IdleArc vs HexTowerDefense

The clearest difference is monetization model: HexTowerDefense at free against IdleArc's free with in-app purchases. HexTowerDefense also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). IdleArc's advantage is ratings volume (131 vs 4) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 HexTowerDefense sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HexTowerDefense holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IdleArc has 131 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

IdleArc ships an update every 4 days, HexTowerDefense every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IdleArc | HexTowerDefense |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idlearc-idle-mmorpg/id6737512045/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hextowerdefense/id6759407759/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **131** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 86.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 180 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michal Stefanski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1776819797) | [Maxime Hussenet](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843228499) |

## 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 |


### HexTowerDefense

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hextowerdefense/id6759407759)

Engage in strategic tower defense on a hexagonal grid. Master placement, range, and timing across 50 campaign levels, daily challenges, and a community workshop. Enjoy a retro aesthetic with no energy timers and limited ads.

**Highlights:** Hexagonal grid placement, 50 handcrafted campaign levels, Daily challenges and endless mode, Community Workshop for sharing layouts, Eight tower types, Retro neon aesthetic

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| x2/x4 Speed | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gotta Go Faster | $4.99 | one-time |
| All-in-One | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IdleArc free?

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

### Is HexTowerDefense free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IdleArc or HexTowerDefense?

HexTowerDefense is rated higher. IdleArc averages 4.8 out of 5 from 131 ratings, while HexTowerDefense averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do IdleArc or HexTowerDefense have ads?

Neither IdleArc nor HexTowerDefense shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IdleArc or HexTowerDefense?

IdleArc ships an update every 4 days, and HexTowerDefense every 10 days. Most recently, IdleArc was updated on October 25, 2026 and HexTowerDefense on October 24, 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.*