# Idle Cake Empire vs Little Restaurant

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Idle Cake Empire at none against Little Restaurant's 21. Idle Cake Empire also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Little Restaurant sells 21 one-off in-app purchases. Idle Cake Empire asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Cake Empire | Little Restaurant |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.7 (208 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-restaurant/id6743475708/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **208** |
| Positive reviews | — | 40.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 228 MB | 249 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PlayCade Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563706254) | [ABI GLOBAL LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743349083) |

## What reviewers say

### Idle Cake Empire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-cake-empire/id6740776372)

**In-app purchases:** none


### Little Restaurant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-restaurant/id6743475708)

Manage and grow your own restaurant in this idle simulation game. Upgrade dishes, train staff, and expand your space to satisfy customers and become a restaurant tycoon. Enjoy simple gameplay with idle mechanics and engaging challenges.

**Highlights:** Idle mechanics for easy play, Upgrade dishes and menu options, Hire and train staff, Expand restaurant space and facilities, Participate in daily challenges, Match-3 mini-games for dish enhancement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 Taps | $0.99 | one-time |
| 400 Food Stall coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 mins Connect Dishes | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Food Stall coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 120 Diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Currency Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dishes Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Level 5 Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Level 4 Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| 4000 Food Stall coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 350 Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dining Supervisor | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 600 Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cash Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Dishes Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifes Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| Powerup Pack 1 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Powerup Pack 2 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun gameplay
- 👍 No ads
- 🎨 Cute graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Forced ads
- ⏱️ Slow drink station
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot get food points until restaurant is at level 3
- Landscape layout better suited as play advances

**Requested features**

- Add another drink station
- Easier to get food tokens/coins


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Cake Empire free?

Idle Cake Empire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Little Restaurant free?

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

### Do Idle Cake Empire or Little Restaurant have ads?

Little Restaurant shows ads; Idle Cake Empire does not.

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