# Idle Civilizations vs Syndicate Game

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Syndicate Game at 100% against Idle Civilizations's 0%. Syndicate Game also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (13 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Civilizations sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Syndicate Game sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Syndicate Game holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Syndicate Game has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Idle Civilizations's written reviews are positive against 100% of Syndicate Game's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Civilizations | Syndicate Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-civilizations/id6760996636/reviews) | **[5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/syndicate-game/id6774362899/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 105 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Victor Mihaita](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870800600) | [NOXON LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774362901) |

## What reviewers say

### Idle Civilizations

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-civilizations/id6760996636)

Build a civilization from the Stone Age to the Space Age in this idle history game. Construct iconic buildings, unlock historical leaders, and earn gold to advance through eras. Compete in events and prestige to build a stronger empire with each playthrough.

**Highlights:** Progress through 8 historical eras, Build 40 unique structures, Unlock 5 legendary leaders, Construct 8 world wonders, Offline play, Optional rewarded ads, Prestige system for permanent bonuses

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Civ Pass | $2.99 | per month |
| Civ Pass (Annual) | $19.99 | per year |
| Small Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| XL Coin Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Patron Pack (Lifetime) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Mega Coin Pack | $39.99 | one-time |


### Syndicate Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/syndicate-game/id6774362899)

Engage in an online role-playing game where you vie for control of real-world locations. Utilize force or diplomacy to expand your influence and become the ultimate leader.

**Highlights:** Online role-playing game, Compete over real locations, Diplomacy and force mechanics, Empire building, Dominant leader goal

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Verified | $4.99 | per month |
| 3 Ingots | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Ingots | $2.99 | one-time |
| 20 Ingots | $4.99 | one-time |
| 45 Ingots | $9.99 | one-time |
| 75 Ingots | $14.99 | one-time |
| 100 Ingots | $19.99 | one-time |
| 20 Ingots | $39.99 | one-time |
| 500 Ingots | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Civilizations free?

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

### Is Syndicate Game free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Idle Civilizations or Syndicate Game?

Syndicate Game is rated higher. Idle Civilizations averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Syndicate Game averages 5.0 from 13 ratings.

### Do Idle Civilizations or Syndicate Game have ads?

Both Idle Civilizations and Syndicate Game show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Idle Civilizations or Syndicate Game?

Idle Civilizations ships an update every 3 days, and Syndicate Game every 3 days. Most recently, Idle Civilizations was updated on October 31, 2026 and Syndicate Game 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.*