# Archmage Idle vs Vastward

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vastward at none against Archmage Idle's 9. Vastward also leads on ads (none vs shown). Archmage Idle's advantage is chart position (#107 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Archmage Idle sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Vastward asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Archmage Idle | Vastward |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archmage-idle/id6771789648/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **74** | — |
| Positive reviews | 77.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#107** | — |
| Size | 379 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TopCog LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/936969300) | [Carl Samuelson](https://appshunter.io/developer/6796876828) |

## What reviewers say

### Archmage Idle

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

**Currently charting:** #107 Top Free · Role Playing (US App Store)

An idle RPG where you train skills and recruit wizards to conquer foes. Your skills directly impact combat and resource management, with unique abilities like Chronomancy and Diplomacy tying everything together. Collect items and manage resources while your guild works offline.

**Highlights:** Interconnected skill system, Recruit and train wizards, Elemental hex map combat, Resource management (Runecrafting, Alchemy, Mercantile), Offline guild 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 |


### Vastward

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vastward/id6797280327)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Archmage Idle free?

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

### Is Vastward free?

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

### Do Archmage Idle or Vastward have ads?

Archmage Idle shows ads; Vastward does not.

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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.*