# Idle Chest vs DBDle

The clearest difference is rating: Idle Chest at 4.5 against DBDle's 4.0. Idle Chest also leads on ratings volume (109 vs 10) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). DBDle's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Idle Chest holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Chest has 109 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 81% and 80% positive.

Idle Chest ships an update every 10 days, DBDle every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Chest | DBDle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-chest/id6744372975/reviews)** | [4.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dbdle/id6752588446/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **109** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **80.7% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 192 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Gunzburger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807389356) | [Dusan Jovanovic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840068527) |

## 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


### DBDle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dbdle/id6752588446)

Test your knowledge of a popular horror game with daily puzzles. Identify killers, survivors, or perks using provided hints. Compete with friends and maintain your daily streak.

**Highlights:** Daily killer, survivor, or perk identification puzzles, Use hints to make correct guesses, Compare scores with friends, Maintain a daily streak, Quick and enjoyable challenges

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Chest free?

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

### Is DBDle free?

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

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

Idle Chest is rated higher. Idle Chest averages 4.5 out of 5 from 109 ratings, while DBDle averages 4.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do Idle Chest or DBDle have ads?

Idle Chest shows ads; DBDle does not.

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

Idle Chest ships an update every 10 days, and DBDle every 3 weeks. Most recently, Idle Chest was updated on October 19, 2026 and DBDle on October 12, 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.*