# Archmage Idle vs Dwarf Miner RPG

The clearest difference is ads: Dwarf Miner RPG at none against Archmage Idle's shown. Dwarf Miner RPG also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Archmage Idle's advantage is ratings volume (72 vs 5) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Archmage Idle sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Dwarf Miner RPG sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dwarf Miner RPG holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Archmage Idle has 72 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Archmage Idle ships an update every 3 days, Dwarf Miner RPG every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Archmage Idle | Dwarf Miner RPG |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archmage-idle/id6771789648/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dwarf-miner-rpg/id6791630563/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **72** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#174** | — |
| Size | 372 MB | 384 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [TopCog LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/936969300) | [Stanislav Stern](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896112253) |

## What reviewers say

### Archmage Idle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archmage-idle/id6771789648)

**Currently charting:** #174 Top Free · Role Playing (US App Store)

An idle RPG where you train skills to empower wizards and manage resources. Your guild continues to work and gather resources even when you are offline, allowing for continuous progression.

**Highlights:** Interconnected skill system, Recruit and train wizards, Elemental hex map combat, Resource management, Offline progression, Item collection

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Time Warp | $0.99 | one-time |
| VIP 1 - Apprentice Patron | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads + XP Boost | $4.99 | one-time |
| VIP 2 - Adept Patron | $4.99 | one-time |
| Animus Augment | $9.99 | one-time |
| Time Warp x10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| VIP 3 - Mage Patron | $9.99 | one-time |
| VIP 4 - Grandmage Patron | $14.99 | one-time |
| VIP 5 - Archmage Patron | $19.99 | one-time |


### Dwarf Miner RPG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dwarf-miner-rpg/id6791630563)

Embark on a dark fantasy mining adventure as a lone dwarf exploring dangerous mountains, abandoned mines, and hostile wilderness. Survive real-time battles, gather valuable ore and rare treasures, and grow stronger with experience and upgraded equipment.

**Highlights:** Explore abandoned mines and wilderness, Mine valuable ore and rare treasures, Survive real-time battles with active skills, Grow stronger with experience and upgrades, Discover a hidden past through exploration

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Unlock | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Archmage Idle free?

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

### Is Dwarf Miner RPG free?

Dwarf Miner RPG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Archmage Idle or Dwarf Miner RPG?

Dwarf Miner RPG is rated higher. Archmage Idle averages 4.5 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while Dwarf Miner RPG averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Archmage Idle or Dwarf Miner RPG have ads?

Archmage Idle shows ads; Dwarf Miner RPG does not.

### Which is updated more often, Archmage Idle or Dwarf Miner RPG?

Archmage Idle ships an update every 3 days, and Dwarf Miner RPG every 4 days. Most recently, Archmage Idle was updated on October 25, 2026 and Dwarf Miner RPG on October 25, 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.*