# Idle Chest vs PixDart

The clearest difference is rating: PixDart at 5.0 against Idle Chest's 4.5. PixDart also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). Idle Chest's advantage is ratings volume (109 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Chest sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and PixDart sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PixDart 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Idle Chest ships an update every 10 days, PixDart every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Chest | PixDart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-chest/id6744372975/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixdart/id6800860889/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **109** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 192 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Gunzburger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807389356) | [Vestra AI ehf.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857995200) |

## 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


### PixDart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixdart/id6800860889)

Discover and photograph real-world objects to earn claymation treasures and build a virtual town. Compete in leagues and daily challenges with other players.

**Highlights:** Real-world object photography challenges, Claymation treasure collection, Virtual town building, Daily streaks and weekly leagues, Weather and time-based finds, Photo album and field journal

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hunt Pass | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Hunt Pass | $7.99 | per month |
| Hunt Pass | $39.99 | per year |
| Pouch of Clay | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Clay | $4.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Clay | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Chest free?

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

### Is PixDart free?

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

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

PixDart is rated higher. Idle Chest averages 4.5 out of 5 from 109 ratings, while PixDart averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Idle Chest or PixDart have ads?

Idle Chest shows ads; PixDart does not.

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

Idle Chest ships an update every 10 days, and PixDart every 4 days. Most recently, Idle Chest was updated on November 10, 2026 and PixDart on October 31, 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.*