# Idle Trash Masters vs Idle Grill Master

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Idle Grill Master at 67% against Idle Trash Masters's 33%. Idle Grill Master also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). Idle Trash Masters's advantage is chart position (#178 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Trash Masters sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Idle Grill Master sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Idle Grill Master holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 84 and 58 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Idle Trash Masters's written reviews are positive against 67% of Idle Grill Master's.

Idle Trash Masters ships an update every 3 weeks, Idle Grill Master every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Trash Masters | Idle Grill Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-trash-masters/id6760893468/reviews) | **[4.9 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-grill-master/id6784478403/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **84** | 58 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#178** | — |
| Size | 645 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [KAL Foundry, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779062945) |

## What reviewers say

### Idle Trash Masters

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

**Currently charting:** #178 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 |


### Idle Grill Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-grill-master/id6784478403)

Build a BBQ empire from your backyard, serving delicious food and earning rewards. Upgrade your grills, recipes, and staff to become a legendary franchise. Enjoy idle income and comeback bonuses even when offline.

**Highlights:** Build a BBQ franchise, Cook various foods, Serve customers, Upgrade equipment and staff, Earn idle income offline, Unlock bonuses and events

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gems 50 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gems 300 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gems 700 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Trash Masters free?

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

### Is Idle Grill Master free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Idle Trash Masters or Idle Grill Master?

Idle Grill Master is rated higher. Idle Trash Masters averages 4.5 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while Idle Grill Master averages 4.9 from 58 ratings.

### Do Idle Trash Masters or Idle Grill Master have ads?

Both Idle Trash Masters and Idle Grill Master show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Idle Trash Masters or Idle Grill Master?

Idle Trash Masters ships an update every 3 weeks, and Idle Grill Master every 4 days. Most recently, Idle Trash Masters was updated on November 9, 2026 and Idle Grill Master on November 10, 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.*