# Jumblem vs Idle Chest

The clearest difference is rating: Jumblem at 5.0 against Idle Chest's 4.5. Jumblem also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). Idle Chest's advantage is ratings volume (109 vs 20). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Chest sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Jumblem asks for nothing beyond the download.

Jumblem holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Chest has 109 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Jumblem's written reviews are positive against 81% of Idle Chest's.

Jumblem ships an update every 5 days, Idle Chest every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jumblem | Idle Chest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jumblem/id6741139222/reviews)** | [4.5 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-chest/id6744372975/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **109** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 80.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 64 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jumblem LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793269160) | [Thomas Gunzburger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807389356) |

## What reviewers say

### Jumblem

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jumblem/id6741139222)

A strategic word game where players create words others might miss. Compete online or against a friend in versus modes, or test your vocabulary with daily puzzles and a word trainer.

**Highlights:** Strategic word creation, Online versus modes, Play against a friend, Daily puzzle challenges, Word trainer for vocabulary practice

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Idle Chest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-chest/id6744372975)

Embark on a treasure-hunting adventure where every click earns rewards. Upgrade your skills, collect and enhance equipment, and unlock unique abilities. Discover the secrets of this world through engaging gameplay and an addictive incremental experience.

**Highlights:** Open various chests, Loot and upgrade equipment, Buy skill upgrades, Unlock unique skills, Discover game story

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Underwater Background Skin | $3.99 | one-time |
| Underwater Chests Skin | $3.99 | one-time |
| Underwater Acolytes Skin | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Underwater Complete Skins Pack | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun short idle clicker
- 👍 Consistent theme
- 👍 Enjoyable experience
- 👍 Minimalistic but rewarding grind
- 💰 Non-intrusive ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game breaking bug with 'Chosen One' minion
- 🔍 Difficult to compare tap damage to acolyte damage
- 🔍 Some explanations could be improved
- 🔍 Slightly linear progression

**Reported bugs**

- Progress resets or reverts
- Minions not working after equipping 'Chosen One'

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Better UI for comparing damage sources


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jumblem free?

Jumblem is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Idle Chest free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Jumblem or Idle Chest?

Jumblem is rated higher. Jumblem averages 5.0 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Idle Chest averages 4.5 from 109 ratings.

### Do Jumblem or Idle Chest have ads?

Idle Chest shows ads; Jumblem does not.

### Which is updated more often, Jumblem or Idle Chest?

Jumblem ships an update every 5 days, and Idle Chest every 10 days. Most recently, Jumblem was updated on October 30, 2026 and Idle Chest on November 10, 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.*