Comparison

Arcane Clicker vs Idle Mage Academy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Arcane Clicker

An idle clicker RPG where players repeatedly reset their progress to become permanently stronger. Engage in tap-to-attack combat, manage mana generation, and evolve through a multi-tier wizard system. Conquer challenges and unlock content with each regression.

Highlights
  • Tap-to-attack combat
  • Idle mana generation
  • Multi-tier wizard evolution
  • Time regression system
  • Side-scrolling monster battles
  • Magic Tower conquest
  • Offline earnings
Features
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Grow stronger with every regression! An idle clicker RPG where you evolve from apprentice to cosmic wizard. The world was destroyed by a demon invasion. As a wizard who awakened the power of time regression, you return to the past before death — each time growing more powerful. Become the ultimate wizard! Key Features • Simple tap-to-attack combat with addictive clicker gameplay • 12 magic generators for automatic mana income • 10-tier wizard evolution system (Apprentice → Infinity Arcane) • Regression system — grow permanently stronger each reset Side-Scrolling Combat • 60+ monster types including slimes, goblins, and dragons • Epic boss battles every 10 stages • Flashy magic effects and satisfying combat feedback ⏳ Regression & Transcendence • Spend Magic Gems on permanent upgrade traits • Unlock new content with each regression • Transcend dimensions for ultimate growth Magic Tower Conquest • Challenge 100 floors of the magic tower • Earn permanent bonuses per floor • "This life, I'll go even higher!" — true regression fantasy Rich Content • 65 achievements to unlock • 3 daily quests refreshed every day • Random magic circle events for bonus rewards • 10 spell upgrades • Offline earnings keep you growing Love idle games, clicker games, or incremental RPGs? Download now! Contact: alienz.games@gmail.com

About

Idle Mage Academy

Rise from a failing student to a legendary archmage through idle training and strategic growth. Your spells and rewards accumulate even when you're offline. Progress through the academy, unlock new abilities, and compete globally.

Highlights
  • Idle growth and offline rewards
  • Webnovel-style narrative
  • Unlock new spells and dungeons
  • Library research for permanent buffs
  • Duel Club for tactical combat
  • Rebirth system for endless progression
  • Global online ranking
Features
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"I was the worst dropout at the academy. Then I turned back time to become an archmage." Start as the weakest failing student of the Mage Tower and rise, one log line at a time, into a legendary archmage. Your training never stops — even when the screen is off. ■ Idle growth — spells train themselves; rewards pile up while you're away. ■ Webnovel-style log — read your underdog's struggle unfold in real time. ■ Year 1 to Archmage — promotions unlock new spells, libraries, and dungeons. ■ Library research — gather Knowledge for permanent power-ups. ■ Duel Club — pick your tactics and outwit rivals. ■ Rebirth system — reach Archmage, return to school, and grow forever via Engravings. ■ Dimension dive & online ranking — compete worldwide for the deepest floor. Easy in one hand, endlessly deep. Enroll in the Mage Tower today.

Screenshots

Arcane Clicker4 screens
Idle Mage Academy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Arcane Clicker at every 2 days against Idle Mage Academy's every 2 months. Idle Mage Academy's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 80%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Arcane Clicker against 4.0 for Idle Mage Academy. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Arcane Clicker's written reviews are positive against 100% of Idle Mage Academy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arcane Clicker ships an update every 2 days, Idle Mage Academy every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Arcane Clicker versus Idle Mage Academy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArcane ClickerIdle Mage Academy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings)4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size179 MB150 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRandomGG, Inc.SONGHWA CHAE

Customer experience

Arcane Clicker

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

Idle Mage Academy

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Arcane Clicker

No in-app purchases

None

Idle Mage Academy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Arcane Clicker free?
Arcane Clicker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Idle Mage Academy free?
Idle Mage Academy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Arcane Clicker or Idle Mage Academy?
Arcane Clicker and Idle Mage Academy are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do Arcane Clicker or Idle Mage Academy have ads?
Both Arcane Clicker and Idle Mage Academy show ads.
Which is updated more often, Arcane Clicker or Idle Mage Academy?
Arcane Clicker ships an update every 2 days, and Idle Mage Academy every 2 months. Most recently, Arcane Clicker was updated on October 31, 2026 and Idle Mage Academy on October 31, 2026.

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