# Pear School + vs Idle Grill Master

Pear School + and Idle Grill Master both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Pear School +'s written reviews are positive against 67% of Idle Grill Master's. Idle Grill Master's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 11 days) and ratings volume (56 vs 5). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pear School + sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Idle Grill Master sells 4 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 — 5.0 for Pear School + against 4.9 for Idle Grill Master. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Grill Master has 56 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Pear School +'s written reviews are positive against 67% of Idle Grill Master's.

Pear School + ships an update every 11 days, Idle Grill Master every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pear School + | Idle Grill Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pear-school-plus/id6740094864/reviews)** | [4.9 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-grill-master/id6784478403/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **56** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 175 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [5 Ladders Entertainment LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788369483) | [KAL Foundry, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779062945) |

## What reviewers say

### Pear School +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pear-school-plus/id6740094864)

A match-3 puzzle game where players help a little pear character navigate through school grades. Solve challenges by matching colors and shapes to reach the graduation podium.

**Highlights:** Match-3 gameplay, Color matching, Shape matching, School-themed progression, Puzzle challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Gold Stars | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ad Free / Unlimited Stars | $6.99 | one-time |


### Idle Grill Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-grill-master/id6784478403)

Build a BBQ empire from your backyard, serving delicious food and earning rewards. Upgrade your grills, recipes, and staff to become a legendary franchise. Enjoy idle income and comeback bonuses even when offline.

**Highlights:** Build a BBQ franchise, Cook various foods, Serve customers, Upgrade equipment and staff, Earn idle income offline, Unlock bonuses and events

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gems 50 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gems 300 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gems 700 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pear School + free?

Pear School + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Idle Grill Master free?

Idle Grill Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pear School + or Idle Grill Master?

Pear School + is rated higher. Pear School + averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Idle Grill Master averages 4.9 from 56 ratings.

### Do Pear School + or Idle Grill Master have ads?

Both Pear School + and Idle Grill Master show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pear School + or Idle Grill Master?

Pear School + ships an update every 11 days, and Idle Grill Master every 4 days. Most recently, Pear School + was updated on October 24, 2026 and Idle Grill Master 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.*