# Idle Code Tycoon vs Fortune Mill

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Idle Code Tycoon at 68% against Fortune Mill's 34%. Idle Code Tycoon also leads on ratings volume (335 vs 1). Fortune Mill's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Code Tycoon sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Fortune Mill sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fortune Mill holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Code Tycoon has 335 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Idle Code Tycoon's written reviews are positive against 34% of Fortune Mill's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Idle Code Tycoon ships an update every 2 weeks, Fortune Mill every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Code Tycoon | Fortune Mill |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (335 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-code-tycoon/id6754207431/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fortune-mill/id6783216298/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **335** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **67.6% of reviews** | 33.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 215 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mariana Brasil](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832062099) | [Lavaflamestudios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479807293) |

## What reviewers say

### Idle Code Tycoon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-code-tycoon/id6754207431)

Build and automate a coding empire from intern to tycoon. Tap to write code, upgrade your gear, and hire developers to generate lines of code even while offline. Prestige to unlock permanent perks and climb the leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Tap to write code, Automate workflow, Hire developers, Prestige for permanent bonuses, Unlock permanent perks, Redesigned interface

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 25 Points | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Developer Kit | $1.99 | one-time |
| First Merge Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50 Points | $1.99 | one-time |
| 90 Points | $2.99 | one-time |
| Double Productivity | $3.99 | one-time |
| 200 Points | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 Points | $9.99 | one-time |


### Fortune Mill

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fortune-mill/id6783216298)

An incremental game where players earn money through various minigames to escape. Unlock upgrades, recruit creatures, and discover synergies across different game mechanics. Features New Game+ for extended replayability.

**Highlights:** Earn $1,000,000 to escape, Play darts and scratch-off tickets, Unlock automation and pachinko, Recruit unique creatures, Over 220 upgrades, Cross-room synergies, New Game+ mode

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fortune Mill - Full Game | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Code Tycoon free?

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

### Is Fortune Mill free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Idle Code Tycoon or Fortune Mill?

Fortune Mill is rated higher. Idle Code Tycoon averages 4.8 out of 5 from 335 ratings, while Fortune Mill averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Idle Code Tycoon or Fortune Mill have ads?

Neither Idle Code Tycoon nor Fortune Mill shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Idle Code Tycoon or Fortune Mill?

Idle Code Tycoon ships an update every 2 weeks, and Fortune Mill every 6 days. Most recently, Idle Code Tycoon was updated on October 15, 2026 and Fortune Mill on October 15, 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.*