# Computer Guy vs Idle.py

The clearest difference is update cadence: Idle.py at weekly against Computer Guy's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Computer Guy sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Idle.py sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Computer Guy ships an update every 6 weeks, Idle.py weekly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Computer Guy | Idle.py |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Size | 50 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sergii Bilak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1656445812) | [Byte Insights Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895839252) |

## What reviewers say

### Computer Guy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/computer-guy/id6758313906)

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cyberpunk Neon Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ice Blue Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Retro Amber Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| All Themes Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Extra Save Slots | $1.99 | one-time |
| Supporter Badge | $1.99 | one-time |
| Game Modes Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Patron Badge | $4.99 | one-time |
| Benefactor Badge | $9.99 | one-time |


### Idle.py

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idlepy-python-tutorial-game/id6764583534)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mentor Pack | Free | one-time |
| +5 Insight | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skip 4 Hours | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skip 24 Hours | $1.99 | one-time |
| +15 Insight | $2.99 | one-time |
| Founder Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Skip 7 Days | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sandbox Mode | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Computer Guy free?

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

### Is Idle.py free?

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

### Do Computer Guy or Idle.py have ads?

Neither Computer Guy nor Idle.py shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Computer Guy or Idle.py?

Computer Guy ships an update every 6 weeks, and Idle.py weekly. Most recently, Computer Guy was updated on September 25, 2026 and Idle.py on September 25, 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.*
