Comparison

Neon Primitive vs Medieval Idle King

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Neon Primitive

Engage in a rapid arcade survival shooter where you dodge shape swarms and enhance your arsenal with each run. Unlock new pilots and permanent upgrades between sessions to achieve better survival times.

Highlights
  • Dodge glowing shape swarms
  • Collect shards and weapon upgrades
  • Fight geometric bosses
  • Permanent Core Research upgrades
  • Unlock new pilots and banners
  • Global leaderboards
Features
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Neon Primitive is a portrait arcade survival shooter for iPhone and iPad. Dodge glowing shape swarms, collect shards, and evolve your weapons during each run. Fight distinct geometric bosses, collect temporary boosts and treasure caches, and shape a different build each attempt. Between runs, spend Neon Cores in permanent Core Research, unlock pilots and banners, and chase better survival times. Try the full game free for 45 minutes of play time, with every mode, Core Research and revives included. The trial clock only runs while you are playing a run, never in menus or while paused. After the trial, the one-time Full Game Unlock keeps the game going for good and adds the online global leaderboards. No subscription and no ads. Optional 25-Core packs support Core Research progression. Play locally without an account. Optional Sign in with Apple or Google Sign-In enables cloud backups and global leaderboards.

About

Medieval Idle King

Build a medieval settlement into a thriving state by constructing various buildings, managing resources, and automating processes. Earn rewards even while offline and restart with bonuses to create an even grander kingdom.

Highlights
  • Idle tycoon gameplay
  • Build churches, markets, and more
  • Expand and upgrade kingdom
  • Offline income and passive earning
  • Hire managers for automation
  • Prestige system with bonuses
Features
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Medieval Idle King is a kingdom-building idle tycoon where you transform a struggling medieval settlement into a prosperous realm. The kingdom is in turmoil. The treasury is nearly empty. Disease spreads through the streets. Unrest grows among the people. Yet the future of the realm is yours to shape. Rule Your Kingdom Expand your territory, strengthen your influence, and guide your people through the challenges of medieval life. Build a Thriving Realm Construct churches, markets, prisons, apothecaries, blacksmiths, and more. Every building contributes to the growth, stability, and prosperity of your kingdom. Create Wealth and Prosperity Develop a powerful economy, collect gold, upgrade your buildings, and unlock new opportunities for expansion. Automate Your Progress Hire managers to oversee your operations and keep your kingdom growing. Earn rewards and resources even while you're offline. Prestige and Rebuild Begin a new reign with powerful bonuses, progress faster, and create an even greater kingdom each time. Features: • Kingdom-building idle tycoon gameplay • Build churches, markets, prisons, and more • Expand and upgrade your realm • Offline earnings and passive income • Hire managers and automate production • Prestige system with permanent bonuses • Medieval atmosphere and progression-based gameplay From a small settlement to a flourishing kingdom, every step of your journey brings you closer to greatness. The crown awaits.

Screenshots

Neon Primitive4 screens
Medieval Idle King4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Neon Primitive at 100% against Medieval Idle King's 35%. Neon Primitive also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2). Medieval Idle King's advantage is ratings volume (403 vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neon Primitive sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Medieval Idle King sells 21 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Neon Primitive holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Medieval Idle King has 403 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Neon Primitive's written reviews are positive against 35% of Medieval Idle King's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Neon Primitive ships an update weekly, Medieval Idle King fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Neon Primitive versus Medieval Idle King: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNeon PrimitiveMedieval Idle King
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better4.2 (403 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better35.2% of reviews
Number of ratings5403 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB326 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperRyan GeidlMTAG PUBLISHING LTD

Customer experience

Neon Primitive

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Medieval Idle King

All ratings318 ratings
Positive78.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive35.2%
Neutral7.6%
Negative57.1%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Neon Primitive

One-time2
  • 25 Neon Cores$0.99
  • Full Game Unlock$1.99
21 purchases

Medieval Idle King

One-time21
  • CHEAPER THAN EVER$2.99
  • Tripple Cheap All Offer$4.99
  • Offer Plus 5$4.99
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  • Handful of Emeralds$4.99
  • Special Offer Pack v1$4.99
  • Sooo... Special Offer$4.99
  • Faith Power Pack 1$4.99
  • Event Play Pack 1$5.99
  • Ultimate Offer 0$6.99
  • Sack of Emeralds$9.99
  • Special Offer Pack v2$9.99
  • Faith Power Pack 2$9.99
  • Event Play Pack 3$11.99
  • Event Play Pack 2$11.99
  • Event Play Pack 5$11.99
  • Ultimate Offer 1$13.99
  • 30 days without ads$17.99
  • Bag of Emeralds$19.99
  • Ultimate Offer$29.99
  • Ultimate Offer 2$29.99
  • Ultimate Offer 3$69.99

Questions

Is Neon Primitive free?
Neon Primitive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Medieval Idle King free?
Medieval Idle King is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Neon Primitive or Medieval Idle King?
Neon Primitive is rated higher. Neon Primitive averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Medieval Idle King averages 4.2 from 403 ratings.
Do Neon Primitive or Medieval Idle King have ads?
Both Neon Primitive and Medieval Idle King show ads.
Which is updated more often, Neon Primitive or Medieval Idle King?
Neon Primitive ships an update weekly, and Medieval Idle King fortnightly. Most recently, Neon Primitive was updated on October 24, 2026 and Medieval Idle King on October 28, 2026.

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