# Tiny Idle Factory vs Quietblade

The clearest difference is rating: Tiny Idle Factory at 4.3 against Quietblade's 3.8. Tiny Idle Factory also leads on ads (none vs shown). Quietblade's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 50%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tiny Idle Factory sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Quietblade sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tiny Idle Factory holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Tiny Idle Factory's written reviews are positive against 67% of Quietblade's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Idle Factory | Quietblade |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-idle-factory/id6757588308/reviews)** | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quietblade/id6790904678/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lei Feng](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041447953) | [Marios Pentelas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878778586) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Idle Factory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-idle-factory/id6757588308)

Build a vast galactic empire starting from a single tap. Expand across multiple worlds, manage independent factories with unique economies, and compete in global tournaments. Engage in story campaigns and co-op guild projects for permanent bonuses.

**Highlights:** Build factories across 6 worlds, Idle tycoon gameplay, AI advisor for ROI recommendations, Weekly player tournaments, Co-op guild conglomerates, 5-chapter story campaign, Prestige skill tree and ascension

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem Spark | $0.99 | one-time |
| Artifact Discovery | $1.99 | one-time |
| Manager Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Artifact Vault | $2.99 | one-time |
| Offline Pro | $2.99 | one-time |
| Theme Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gem Cache | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack (BEST VALUE) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Vault | $9.99 | one-time |


### Quietblade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quietblade/id6790904678)

This is a calm, offline-first idle RPG where your character automatically explores and collects resources. Return to manage your character's health, equip new weapons, and make permanent upgrades to progress through challenging areas.

**Highlights:** Automatic offline exploration, Resource collection and management, Weapon finding and improvement, Permanent character training, Home-screen widgets, Manual boss challenges

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Ad-Free | $1.99 | per month |
| Full Heal | $0.99 | one-time |
| Field Supplies | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Ad-Free | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Ad-Free | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Idle Factory free?

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

### Is Quietblade free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Idle Factory or Quietblade?

Tiny Idle Factory is rated higher. Tiny Idle Factory averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Quietblade averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Tiny Idle Factory or Quietblade have ads?

Quietblade shows ads; Tiny Idle Factory does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Idle Factory or Quietblade?

Tiny Idle Factory ships an update every 3 weeks, and Quietblade every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tiny Idle Factory was updated on October 9, 2026 and Quietblade on October 11, 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.*
