# Aethel Idle vs Medieval

The clearest difference is ads: Aethel Idle at none against Medieval's shown. Aethel Idle also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (21 vs 1). Medieval's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Aethel Idle sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Medieval sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Aethel Idle against 5.0 for Medieval. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aethel Idle has 21 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Aethel Idle ships an update every 2 weeks, Medieval every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aethel Idle | Medieval |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aethel-idle/id6795342226/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medieval-idle-rpg/id6806263795/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 94 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joshua Coonce](https://appshunter.io/developer/6795342228) | [Carlos Kasper](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881334112) |

## What reviewers say

### Aethel Idle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aethel-idle/id6795342226)

Embark on a long-term fantasy idle RPG adventure with 21 distinct skills to master. Progress even when the app is closed, engage in combat with multiple styles, and explore a world filled with lore and challenges. Trade with other players and join clans for a rich multiplayer experience.

**Highlights:** 21 unique skills to master, Idle progression while offline, Deep combat system with gear ladders, Player-driven marketplace, Clan and friend system, Extensive world exploration

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Crowns | $0.99 | one-time |
| Adventurer's Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Crowns | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Crowns | $9.99 | one-time |
| Founder's Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Crowns | $19.99 | one-time |
| Royal Hoard | $49.99 | one-time |


### Medieval

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medieval-idle-rpg/id6806263795)

Embark on an idle dungeon-crawling adventure where your hero automatically battles monsters, levels up, and collects gear. Explore themed zones, defeat bosses, and utilize a deep gear system with rarities and attributes. Prestige to unlock permanent power and showcase your achievements.

**Highlights:** Auto-combat progression, Themed dungeon zones with bosses, Deep gear system with rarities and attributes, Prestige system for permanent power, Multiple character classes, Offline play, Game Center leaderboards and achievements

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 crystals | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crystals 550 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crystals 1200 | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Aethel Idle free?

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

### Is Medieval free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Aethel Idle or Medieval?

Aethel Idle and Medieval are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 21 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Aethel Idle or Medieval have ads?

Medieval shows ads; Aethel Idle does not.

### Which is updated more often, Aethel Idle or Medieval?

Aethel Idle ships an update every 2 weeks, and Medieval every 2 days. Most recently, Aethel Idle was updated on October 31, 2026 and Medieval on October 31, 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.*