# IdleArc vs Incremental ELM Quest 2

The clearest difference is monetization model: Incremental ELM Quest 2 at free against IdleArc's free with in-app purchases. IdleArc's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 2 sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for IdleArc against 4.7 for Incremental ELM Quest 2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 104 and 40 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of IdleArc's written reviews are positive against 83% of Incremental ELM Quest 2's.

IdleArc ships an update every 2 days, Incremental ELM Quest 2 every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IdleArc | Incremental ELM Quest 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (104 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idlearc-idle-mmorpg/id6737512045/reviews)** | [4.7 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/incremental-elm-quest-2/id6775551990/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **104** | 40 |
| Positive reviews | **88.3% of reviews** | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 154 MB | 170 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| 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 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/incremental-elm-quest-2/id6775551990)

Explore a world where elemental forces are merging, cataloging creatures and uncovering a deep mystery. This offline RPG features extensive progression systems, a vast bestiary, and a narrative told through field reports. Earn rewards even while offline.

**Highlights:** Catalog over 4000 unique creatures, Level up over 300 hero classes, Explore elemental portals, Offline progression, Narrative told through field journals, Deep progression systems

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cosmetic: D- Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Support Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Support Coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cosmetic: S- Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Cosmetic: SS- Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Cosmetic: S+ Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Cosmetic: SS+ Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Cosmetic: SSS- Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cosmetic: SSS Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cosmetic: SSS+ Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cosmetic: Letter of Patronage | $9.99 | one-time |
| Support Lunch | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cosmetic: Founder's Edition | $19.99 | one-time |
| Support Dinner | $19.99 | one-time |
| Support Updates | $29.99 | one-time |
| Support Next Game | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IdleArc free?

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

### Is Incremental ELM Quest 2 free?

Incremental ELM Quest 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, IdleArc or Incremental ELM Quest 2?

IdleArc is rated higher. IdleArc averages 4.8 out of 5 from 104 ratings, while Incremental ELM Quest 2 averages 4.7 from 40 ratings.

### Do IdleArc or Incremental ELM Quest 2 have ads?

Neither IdleArc nor Incremental ELM Quest 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IdleArc or Incremental ELM Quest 2?

IdleArc ships an update every 2 days, and Incremental ELM Quest 2 every 4 days. Most recently, IdleArc was updated on September 23, 2026 and Incremental ELM Quest 2 on September 22, 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.*