# Idle Exploration vs Project Gatherwood

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Project Gatherwood at none against Idle Exploration's 10. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Exploration sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Project Gatherwood asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Exploration | Project Gatherwood |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-exploration/id6761206594/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **13** | — |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 118 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Benjamin Cerrone](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724658473) | [Winterpixel Games Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1585995082) |

## What reviewers say

### Idle Exploration

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-exploration/id6761206594)

Embark on a relaxed top-down RPG adventure where you passively gather resources, battle monsters, and enhance your character. Discover new zones, collect procedurally generated gear, and upgrade your abilities through a prestige system for continuous progression.

**Highlights:** Passive resource gathering, Monster combat and loot drops, Procedurally generated gear, Zone exploration and discovery, Skill tree and zone shrine upgrades, Rebirth system for permanent bonuses, Daily quests and achievements

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fast Travel | $2.99 | one-time |
| Extra Slots | $2.99 | one-time |
| Auto Claim Quests | $2.99 | one-time |
| Auto Open Runes | $4.99 | one-time |
| Divine Blessing | $4.99 | one-time |
| Auto Open Chests | $4.99 | one-time |
| Double Resources | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Large Gem Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |


### Project Gatherwood

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-gatherwood/id6808748210)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Exploration free?

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

### Is Project Gatherwood free?

Project Gatherwood is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Idle Exploration or Project Gatherwood have ads?

Neither Idle Exploration nor Project Gatherwood shows ads.

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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.*