# Idle Code Tycoon vs Fireflies

The clearest difference is ads: Idle Code Tycoon at none against Fireflies's shown. Idle Code Tycoon also leads on ratings volume (434 vs 4). Fireflies's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 69%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Code Tycoon sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Fireflies sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fireflies 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 434 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Idle Code Tycoon's written reviews are positive against 100% of Fireflies's.

Idle Code Tycoon ships an update every 2 weeks, Fireflies every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Code Tycoon | Fireflies |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (434 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-code-tycoon/id6754207431/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fireflies-light-up-puzzle/id6799810302/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **434** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 69.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 21 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mariana Brasil](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832062099) | [pongsixtyfour studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792494129) |

## What reviewers say

### Idle Code Tycoon

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

Build a software empire by writing code, automating production, and shipping releases in this incremental idle game. Upgrade your tools, complete contracts, and merge your codebase for permanent bonuses. Keep earning even when you're away.

**Highlights:** Write and automate code production, Unlock offline earnings, Upgrade developers and tools, Ship new releases and patches, Merge codebase for Prestige Points, Complete contracts and objectives

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo 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 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 200 Points | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 Points | $9.99 | one-time |


### Fireflies

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fireflies-light-up-puzzle/id6799810302)

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Jar | $0.99 | one-time |
| Little Glow | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cozy Jar | $2.99 | one-time |
| Warm Glow | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Radiant Heart | $5.99 | one-time |
| Grand Jar | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Code Tycoon free?

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

### Is Fireflies free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Idle Code Tycoon or Fireflies?

Fireflies is rated higher. Idle Code Tycoon averages 4.8 out of 5 from 434 ratings, while Fireflies averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Idle Code Tycoon or Fireflies have ads?

Fireflies shows ads; Idle Code Tycoon does not.

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

Idle Code Tycoon ships an update every 2 weeks, and Fireflies every 4 days. Most recently, Idle Code Tycoon was updated on November 14, 2026 and Fireflies on November 13, 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.*