# IdleArc vs Neural Syndicate

The clearest difference is monetization model: Neural Syndicate at free against IdleArc's free with in-app purchases. Neural Syndicate also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 87%). IdleArc's advantage is ratings volume (133 vs 5) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IdleArc sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Neural Syndicate sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Neural Syndicate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IdleArc has 133 ratings behind it against 5, 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 Neural Syndicate's.

IdleArc ships an update every 4 days, Neural Syndicate every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IdleArc | Neural Syndicate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (133 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idlearc-idle-mmorpg/id6737512045/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neural-syndicate-text-rpg/id6767916535/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **133** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 87.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 187 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Michal Stefanski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1776819797) | [Dustin Porchia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1548426616) |

## 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, discover rare gear, and conquer challenging bosses, even while offline. Join guilds, participate in events, and build your ultimate hero.

**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 |


### Neural Syndicate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neural-syndicate-text-rpg/id6767916535)

Immerse yourself in a cyberpunk future where megacorporations rule Neo-Tokyo. Build your syndicate, run illicit operations, and navigate a dangerous underworld. Choose your faction, manage your notoriety, and outsmart your rivals to survive and thrive.

**Highlights:** Three rival factions, Heat and Notoriety system, Daily Operations and Bounty Board, Three-currency economy, Full Achievement system, Text-based gameplay

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 Synth Marks | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Tip - Buy Cipher a Coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip - Fund a Dead Drop | $2.99 | one-time |
| 300 Synth Marks | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip - Sponsor an Op | $4.99 | one-time |
| 700 Synth Marks | $9.99 | one-time |
| Massive Tip - Back the Syndicate | $9.99 | one-time |
| Syndicate Founder Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1600 Synth Marks | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IdleArc free?

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

### Is Neural Syndicate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IdleArc or Neural Syndicate?

Neural Syndicate is rated higher. IdleArc averages 4.8 out of 5 from 133 ratings, while Neural Syndicate averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do IdleArc or Neural Syndicate have ads?

Neither IdleArc nor Neural Syndicate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IdleArc or Neural Syndicate?

IdleArc ships an update every 4 days, and Neural Syndicate every 3 days. Most recently, IdleArc was updated on October 30, 2026 and Neural Syndicate on October 31, 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.*