Comparison

Lab Gone Wrong vs Idle Mage Academy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Lab Gone Wrong

Features
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Lab Gone Wrong is a delightfully chaotic idle simulation game where science meets slapstick. Build a lab full of unpredictable experiments, from hamster-powered generators to interdimensional sandwich portals. Recruit eccentric assistants like Becky the Intern and Professor Forgetful, each bringing unique boosts to your progress. Enjoy randomized events, unlock dozens of achievements, and embrace the madness of scientific innovation. Whether you’re in it for the stats, the story, or the silliness, this lab has something for every budding mad scientist. Features: • 21 ridiculous scientific projects • Unique assistants with special perks • Dynamic random events • 80+ achievements • Project synergy system • Real-time progress tracking and statistics No ads. No online requirements. Just pure chaotic fun.

About

Idle Mage Academy

Rise from a failing student to a legendary archmage through idle training and strategic growth. Your spells and rewards accumulate even when you're offline. Progress through the academy, unlock new abilities, and compete globally.

Highlights
  • Idle growth and offline rewards
  • Webnovel-style narrative
  • Unlock new spells and dungeons
  • Library research for permanent buffs
  • Duel Club for tactical combat
  • Rebirth system for endless progression
  • Global online ranking
Features
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"I was the worst dropout at the academy. Then I turned back time to become an archmage." Start as the weakest failing student of the Mage Tower and rise, one log line at a time, into a legendary archmage. Your training never stops — even when the screen is off. ■ Idle growth — spells train themselves; rewards pile up while you're away. ■ Webnovel-style log — read your underdog's struggle unfold in real time. ■ Year 1 to Archmage — promotions unlock new spells, libraries, and dungeons. ■ Library research — gather Knowledge for permanent power-ups. ■ Duel Club — pick your tactics and outwit rivals. ■ Rebirth system — reach Archmage, return to school, and grow forever via Engravings. ■ Dimension dive & online ranking — compete worldwide for the deepest floor. Easy in one hand, endlessly deep. Enroll in the Mage Tower today.

Screenshots

Lab Gone Wrong4 screens
Idle Mage Academy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Idle Mage Academy at Free against Lab Gone Wrong's $1.99. Idle Mage Academy also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). Lab Gone Wrong's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Idle Mage Academy is free to download; Lab Gone Wrong costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lab Gone Wrong ships an update every 3 days, Idle Mage Academy every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Lab Gone Wrong versus Idle Mage Academy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLab Gone WrongIdle Mage Academy
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—4.5 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB150 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperTakumi KanzakiSONGHWA CHAE

In-app purchases

None

Lab Gone Wrong

No in-app purchases

None

Idle Mage Academy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lab Gone Wrong free?
Lab Gone Wrong costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Idle Mage Academy free?
Idle Mage Academy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lab Gone Wrong or Idle Mage Academy have ads?
Idle Mage Academy shows ads; Lab Gone Wrong does not.
Which is updated more often, Lab Gone Wrong or Idle Mage Academy?
Lab Gone Wrong ships an update every 3 days, and Idle Mage Academy every 2 months. Most recently, Lab Gone Wrong was updated on October 8, 2026 and Idle Mage Academy on October 17, 2026.

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