# Feed the Grinder vs Idle Trash Masters

The clearest difference is rating: Idle Trash Masters at 4.6 against Feed the Grinder's 3.2. Idle Trash Masters also leads on chart position (#191 vs unranked) and ratings volume (67 vs 17). Feed the Grinder's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Trash Masters sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Feed the Grinder asks for nothing beyond the download.

Idle Trash Masters holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 67 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of Feed the Grinder's written reviews are positive against 33% of Idle Trash Masters's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Feed the Grinder ships an update every 3 days, Idle Trash Masters every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Feed the Grinder | Idle Trash Masters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feed-the-grinder/id6759322453/reviews) | **[4.6 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-trash-masters/id6760893468/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **67** |
| Positive reviews | **40.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#191** |
| Size | 313 MB | 645 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Yaz Berke Emekli](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563288687) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Feed the Grinder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feed-the-grinder/id6759322453)

Engage in an idle grinding experience where you break valuable ores and feed them into a central grinder. Earn cash by crushing stone, upgrade your grinder, and discover rare, massive ores for greater rewards. The more you grind, the stronger your equipment becomes.

**Highlights:** Idle grinding gameplay, Break and crush ores, Upgrade your grinder, Discover rare ores, Earn in-game cash

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Idle Trash Masters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-trash-masters/id6760893468)

**Currently charting:** #191 Top Free · Simulation (US App Store)

Build a thriving waste recycling empire from the ground up. Manage recycling stations, collect trash with trucks, and expand your business to become a wealthy tycoon. Automate operations and develop strategies to maximize profits in this business simulation game.

**Highlights:** Build a recycling empire, Manage waste collection, Upgrade stations and trucks, Automate operations, Maximize profits, Become a tycoon

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem Pouch | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gem Stash | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Gem Vault | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Feed the Grinder free?

Feed the Grinder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Idle Trash Masters free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Feed the Grinder or Idle Trash Masters?

Idle Trash Masters is rated higher. Feed the Grinder averages 3.2 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Idle Trash Masters averages 4.6 from 67 ratings.

### Do Feed the Grinder or Idle Trash Masters have ads?

Both Feed the Grinder and Idle Trash Masters show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Feed the Grinder or Idle Trash Masters?

Feed the Grinder ships an update every 3 days, and Idle Trash Masters every 3 weeks. Most recently, Feed the Grinder was updated on October 31, 2026 and Idle Trash Masters on November 5, 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.*