# Evergrove Idle vs Drift & Stack

The clearest difference is rating: Drift & Stack at 5.0 against Evergrove Idle's 4.6. Evergrove Idle's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Evergrove Idle sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Drift & Stack sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Drift & Stack holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Evergrove Idle has 1.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Evergrove Idle ships an update every 9 days, Drift & Stack every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Evergrove Idle | Drift & Stack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evergrove-idle-grow-magic/id6754113874/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drift-and-stack-block-tower/id6762168399/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 353 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Series Entertainment Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1685079442) | [Sticker Crafted Universe LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893216253) |

## What reviewers say

### Evergrove Idle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evergrove-idle-grow-magic/id6754113874)

This idle life simulation game lets you restore a forgotten magical farm at your own pace. Plant, harvest, and craft enchanted goods while animal familiars help automate tasks. Uncover lore and build a bond with the land in this cozy fantasy escape.

**Highlights:** Idle farming and crafting, Enchanted crop growth, Animal familiar automation, Mystical building expansion, Uncover forgotten lore, Soft storytelling

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-Free Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Handful of Crystals | $1.99 | one-time |
| Offer Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Cystals | $4.99 | one-time |
| Offer Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Wishing Tree | $7.99 | one-time |
| Offer Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Satchel of Crystals | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Crystals | $19.99 | one-time |
| Offer Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |


### Drift & Stack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drift-and-stack-block-tower/id6762168399)

A competitive stacking game where precise block placement is key to building a towering structure. Customize your avatar, earn in-game currency for cosmetic items, and tackle daily challenges to keep your streak alive.

**Highlights:** Competitive stacking gameplay, Avatar customization with unlockable gear, Daily challenges and streak tracking, Earnable in-game currency (Bricks), Multiple difficulty modes, Global and friend leaderboards, Unlockable titles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rush Mode Unlock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dunes World | $1.99 | one-time |
| City Lights World | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Supporter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Evergrove Idle free?

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

### Is Drift & Stack free?

Drift & Stack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Evergrove Idle or Drift & Stack?

Drift & Stack is rated higher. Evergrove Idle averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Drift & Stack averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Evergrove Idle or Drift & Stack have ads?

Both Evergrove Idle and Drift & Stack show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Evergrove Idle or Drift & Stack?

Evergrove Idle ships an update every 9 days, and Drift & Stack every 6 days. Most recently, Evergrove Idle was updated on November 5, 2026 and Drift & Stack 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.*