# Idle Chest vs Impostor

The clearest difference is rating: Impostor at 5.0 against Idle Chest's 4.5. Impostor also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). Idle Chest's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (109 vs 2). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Impostor 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Idle Chest ships an update every 10 days, Impostor every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Chest | Impostor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-chest/id6744372975/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impostor-deduction-game/id6749185258/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **109** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 80.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 192 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Gunzburger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807389356) | [Nick Petroni](https://appshunter.io/developer/1597208168) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Impostor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impostor-deduction-game/id6749185258)

Players take turns giving one-word clues to a secret word. One player, the "Impostor," sees only that they are the impostor and must blend in. The group votes to eliminate who they suspect is the impostor.

**Highlights:** Secret word guessing, Impostor role, One-word clue system, Player voting and elimination, Multiplayer party game

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Chest free?

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

### Is Impostor free?

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

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

Impostor is rated higher. Idle Chest averages 4.5 out of 5 from 109 ratings, while Impostor averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Idle Chest or Impostor have ads?

Idle Chest shows ads; Impostor does not.

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

Idle Chest ships an update every 10 days, and Impostor every 2 months. Most recently, Idle Chest was updated on October 24, 2026 and Impostor 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.*