# Idol Empire vs Sparkloom Arcade

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sparkloom Arcade at 100% against Idol Empire's 23%. Sparkloom Arcade also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 17) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Idol Empire's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 2) and chart position (#105 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idol Empire sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Sparkloom Arcade asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sparkloom Arcade holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idol Empire has 1.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Idol Empire's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sparkloom Arcade's.

Idol Empire ships an update every 6 days, Sparkloom Arcade every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idol Empire | Sparkloom Arcade |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idol-empire/id6747016315/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparkloom-arcade/id6800052253/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 23.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#105** | — |
| Size | 1.8 GB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.2** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Skyfun Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1746869574) | [Arian Mohajer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1169639411) |

## What reviewers say

### Idol Empire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idol-empire/id6747016315)

**Currently charting:** #105 Top Grossing · Simulation, #160 Top Grossing · Casual (US App Store)

Revive a crumbling streaming empire by discovering and training new talent. Manage your MCN headquarters, grow your audience across platforms, and uncover a mystery surrounding your father's disappearance. Your choices impact both your business and the unfolding story.

**Highlights:** Build and upgrade MCN headquarters, Recruit and train unique streamers, Choose viral topics for live streams, Grow audience across multiple platforms, Investigate father's disappearance, Make choices affecting business and story

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Club Weekly Sub | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Sale | $14.99 | per month |
| VIP Club Weekly Sub | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Club Monthly Sub | $19.99 | per month |
| VIP Club Yearly Sub | $69.99 | per year |
| Basic Sale V1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Basic Sale V2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Basic Sales V3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Basic Sale V4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Basic Sale V5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Basic Sale V10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Basic Sale V12 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Basic Sale V15 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Basic Sale V18 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Basic Sale V21 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Basic Sale V22 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Basic Sale V24 | $69.99 | one-time |


### Sparkloom Arcade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparkloom-arcade/id6800052253)

Explore a vibrant collection of 20 mini-games, each designed to test a unique skill. Progress through challenges, unlock new games, and compete for high scores and collectible medals. Perfect for quick breaks or extended play sessions.

**Highlights:** 20 quick-play mini-games, Skill-based challenges, Game progression and unlocks, Shared high scores and medals, Interactive tutorials, Rewarded boosts and continues, Haptic feedback and sound controls

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idol Empire free?

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

### Is Sparkloom Arcade free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Idol Empire or Sparkloom Arcade?

Sparkloom Arcade is rated higher. Idol Empire averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Sparkloom Arcade averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Idol Empire or Sparkloom Arcade have ads?

Both Idol Empire and Sparkloom Arcade show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Idol Empire or Sparkloom Arcade?

Idol Empire ships an update every 6 days, and Sparkloom Arcade every 2 weeks. Most recently, Idol Empire was updated on October 28, 2026 and Sparkloom Arcade on October 19, 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.*