# IdleArc vs Incremental ELM Quest

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IdleArc at 86% against Incremental ELM Quest's 48%. IdleArc also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 days). Incremental ELM Quest's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 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 Incremental ELM Quest sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IdleArc holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IdleArc has 124 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of IdleArc's written reviews are positive against 48% of Incremental ELM Quest's.

IdleArc ships an update every 3 days, Incremental ELM Quest every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IdleArc | Incremental ELM Quest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idlearc-idle-mmorpg/id6737512045/reviews)** | [4.4 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/incremental-elm-quest/id6760921175/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **124** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | **86.4% of reviews** | 47.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 179 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Michal Stefanski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1776819797) | [Eric Marin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886824253) |

## 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 |


### Incremental ELM Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/incremental-elm-quest/id6760921175)

Embark on a challenging incremental RPG adventure where every battle and defeat fuels your progress. Upgrade your hero, build your town, and strategize to overcome hundreds of unique foes and powerful bosses. This game offers a rewarding experience for both short sessions and extended play.

**Highlights:** Incremental RPG gameplay, Hero upgrades and evolutions, Town building for progression, Boss battles with unique tactics, Permanent bonuses from defeats, Hundreds of unique enemies

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy Dev a Coffee (+30 Renown) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy Dev Lunch (+200 Renown) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fully Support Dev (+450 Renown) | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IdleArc free?

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

### Is Incremental ELM Quest free?

Incremental ELM Quest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, IdleArc or Incremental ELM Quest?

IdleArc is rated higher. IdleArc averages 4.8 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while Incremental ELM Quest averages 4.4 from 22 ratings.

### Do IdleArc or Incremental ELM Quest have ads?

Neither IdleArc nor Incremental ELM Quest shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IdleArc or Incremental ELM Quest?

IdleArc ships an update every 3 days, and Incremental ELM Quest every 6 days. Most recently, IdleArc was updated on October 15, 2026 and Incremental ELM Quest on October 21, 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.*