Comparison

The Long Descent vs Idle Climbing Tycoon

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

Head to head
About

The Long Descent

Embark on an idle deep-sea adventure, piloting an exploration probe to uncover the mystery of a silent ocean. Harvest energy, discover unique species, and upgrade your vessel as you descend through increasingly challenging zones. Enjoy offline progress and optional purchases to support development.

Highlights
  • Idle deep-sea exploration
  • Harvest energy and upgrade ship
  • Discover and catalogue species
  • Skippable reflex minigame
  • Offline progress
  • Fully painted world
Features
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The ocean went silent. You're being sent down to find out why. The Long Descent is an idle deep-sea odyssey: pilot the last exploration probe, harvest energy from the dark, and descend through 31 hand-written zones — from the sunlit shallows to places the sea itself doesn't talk about, and past them into a deep with no floor. DESCEND — Every zone multiplies your output and deepens the story. Your pressure hull must be re-certified at each boundary: reinforce the ship, watch it visibly armor up, and push past the wall. DISCOVER — Catalogue 93 painted deep-sea species, each with its own lore and passive bonus. Rare editions (Shiny → Abyssal) make every sighting a roll of the dice. DIVE — A skippable reflex minigame: steer by headlamp through painted mines and jellyfish for an energy burst. The deeper you go, the dimmer your light. REFIT — Surface, trade your depth for Cores, and descend again — permanently stronger. ◆ Fully painted world: ship, creatures, machines, story vistas ◆ Offline progress — your drones keep working while you're away ◆ Plays in minutes-a-day sips or long hauls; no energy timers on gameplay ◆ No forced ads, ever — every ad is a button you choose to press, and it pays you for pressing it ◆ No account, no server — your save lives on your device ◆ Analytics are opt-in, anonymous, and off until you say otherwise ◆ Optional Pearl bundles support development — the weekly featured bundle carries real bonus Pearls, and there are no fake sales here The road on the seabed is paved, straight, and older than the coastlines above. Who built a road down here? Descend and find out.

About

Idle Climbing Tycoon

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Open your climbing gym, grow it… and let it run while you live your life. You start in a small hangar with a wall, a handful of holds, and plenty of ambition. Tap the wall to climb, level up your sectors, recruit route setters, and open room after room — from a simple hangar to competition arenas… and well beyond. AN IDLE GAME MADE FOR CLIMBERS • Tap the wall: every hold has its color, from yellow to white, just like a real gym. Get lucky and land a perfect route for a big bonus! • Ten sectors to unlock: kids' area, boulder wall, lead wall, weight room, campus board, speed wall, natural wall, physio/prep center… • Route setters to recruit: each brings their own talent to your team, and their elite version pushes it even further. • Gear to upgrade: shoes, harness, rope, chalk bag, brush, hangboard, helmet, competition kit… • Endless rooms: every new room starts back at zero, but pays far more than the last. Old rooms keep earning for you in the background. IT KEEPS RUNNING EVEN WHEN YOU'RE NOT • Offline earnings: your gym keeps producing while you're away, for up to several hours. • The Rush: launch it to double all your income for a minute, then let it recharge. • A seven-day daily reward, sponsor crates, achievements to claim… there's always a good reason to come back. RESPECTFUL OF YOUR TIME • No forced ads: videos are optional and always give you something in return. • No account, no social features. • Helpful notifications, switchable off anytime in Settings. • A simple, colorful world, built to stay light. OPTIONAL IN-APP PURCHASES The game can be finished without ever buying anything. If you want to move faster or support the game, you can buy starter packs, chalk, or the "Lifetime Income ×2" bonus. Permanent purchases can be restored at any time. An empty gym, a brand-new wall, and climbers just waiting for you. Ready to open the first route? Terms of Use: https://wonderful-spruce-9a7.notion.site/Conditions-d-utilisation-Idle-Climbing-Tycoon-3e2427accbc18128acaadbdfc6f15919 Privacy Policy: https://wonderful-spruce-9a7.notion.site/Politique-de-confidentialit-Idle-Climbing-Tycoon-3e2427accbc18187b01ee6b6ec9a326f

Screenshots

The Long Descent4 screens
Idle Climbing Tycoon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The Long Descent and Idle Climbing Tycoon are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. The Long Descent sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Idle Climbing Tycoon sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
The Long Descent versus Idle Climbing Tycoon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Long DescentIdle Climbing Tycoon
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (31 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings31 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB49 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperShai AnkoriValentin Carrichon

In-app purchases

10 purchases

The Long Descent

One-time10
  • Aurora Hull$1.99
  • Deep Start$2.99
  • Remove Ads$3.99
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  • Abyssal Engine$4.99
  • Pressure Vault Crack$4.99
  • Premium Season Track$4.99
  • Deep Permit$9.99
  • Pressure Vault Crack II$9.99
  • 1,200 Pearls (+240 bonus)$9.99
  • Pressure Vault Crack III$19.99
7 purchases

Idle Climbing Tycoon

One-time7
  • Petit sachet de magnésie$1.99
  • Premier bloc$2.99
  • Pack du grimpeur$3.99
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  • Pot de magnésie$3.99
  • Seau de magnésie$6.99
  • Revenu ×2 à vie$8.99
  • Palette de magnésie$12.99

Questions

Is The Long Descent free?
The Long Descent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Idle Climbing Tycoon free?
Idle Climbing Tycoon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The Long Descent or Idle Climbing Tycoon have ads?
Both The Long Descent and Idle Climbing Tycoon show ads.

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