# Idle Code Tycoon vs SmiteSource

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SmiteSource at none against Idle Code Tycoon's 8. SmiteSource also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 68%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Idle Code Tycoon's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (428 vs 29). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Code Tycoon sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. SmiteSource asks for nothing beyond the download.

SmiteSource 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 428 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Idle Code Tycoon's written reviews are positive against 100% of SmiteSource's.

Idle Code Tycoon ships an update every 2 weeks, SmiteSource weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Code Tycoon | SmiteSource |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (428 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-code-tycoon/id6754207431/reviews) | **[5.0 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smitesource-smite-2-tracker/id6812888077/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **428** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | 68.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 21 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Mariana Brasil](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832062099) | [SmiteSource](https://appshunter.io/developer/6812888079) |

## 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 |


### SmiteSource

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smitesource-smite-2-tracker/id6812888077)

This companion app provides live ranked meta, god win rates, and community-curated builds for Smite 2. Track player performance, view match replays, and follow the in-game ladder to see top player strategies.

**Highlights:** Live ranked meta, God win rates and matchups, Community builds, Player tracking, Match replays, Ladder following

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Code Tycoon free?

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

### Is SmiteSource free?

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

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

SmiteSource is rated higher. Idle Code Tycoon averages 4.8 out of 5 from 428 ratings, while SmiteSource averages 5.0 from 29 ratings.

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

SmiteSource shows ads; Idle Code Tycoon does not.

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

Idle Code Tycoon ships an update every 2 weeks, and SmiteSource weekly. Most recently, Idle Code Tycoon was updated on October 30, 2026 and SmiteSource 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.*
