Comparison

Rat Click vs Computer Chronicle

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

Head to head
About

Rat Click

Features
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RatClick is the idle clicker where every tap grows your mischief of rats. Click to earn scraps, unlock over 80 hand-drawn enemies and upgrades, build rat businesses that earn while you're away, and climb the live leaderboard. Join the Rat Pack to unlock the Mischief Portal with exclusive hats, rat skins, and a custom profile. Play mini games like Rat Tap and Rat Words, chat with the pack, and collect achievements that earn Cheese Coins for cosmetics. Made with love by one indie developer and artists from the rat community. Free to play. No paywalls on fun.

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Computer Chronicle

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Computer Chronicle is a relaxing idle simulation game that traces the history of computing and information technology. From the ancient abacus and early mechanical calculators to personal computers, the Internet, mobile devices, generative AI, and future technology forecasts—experience humanity's technological journey at your own pace. ◆ Key Features ◆ [Simple & Relaxing Idle Gameplay] Tap to gather Computing Power and unlock historic inventions. Once unlocked, each technology generates Computing Power automatically per second. Even while the app is closed, Offline Rewards continue to accumulate, allowing you to progress comfortably without constant attention. [418 Detailed Tech Milestones & Trivia] Explore 418 tech items across 16 tracks and 11 distinct eras. Every item comes with informative commentary and engaging trivia. This timeline is written from Japan: each date marks when that technology became part of everyday life here, and the commentary says when a world first came earlier. So it also records the digital culture Japan grew up with—Famicom, Suica, i-mode, classic PCs—beside the inventions everyone shares. Review all unlocked entries anytime in your Collection. [Evolving Pixel Art City] Watch your pixel art city transform through 5 visual stages: Origins, PC Adoption Era, Digital Expansion Era, Modern & AI Era, and Future Forecasts. As you progress, new buildings appear, storefront lights turn on, and vehicles begin moving through your city streets. [Prestige & Long-Term Upgrades] Reset your progress via the Prestige system to earn Prestige Points. Spend your points on permanent upgrades that boost your tap efficiency, production rates, and offline gains across future runs. Complete 34 achievements to unlock extra rewards. [100% Free & Safe to Play] No ads. No in-app purchases. No account registration or internet connection required. No personal data collection. Designed as a clean, enjoyable educational and historical experience for players of all ages. There are several ways to read the history of technology. For how the dates and commentary in this app were decided, see About This Timeline inside the app. From the first beads of the abacus to the frontier of AI, rediscover the story of computation in your very own city.

Screenshots

Rat Click4 screens
Computer Chronicle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Computer Chronicle at none against Rat Click's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Rat Click sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Computer Chronicle asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rat Click ships an update every 4 days, Computer Chronicle every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Rat Click versus Computer Chronicle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRat ClickComputer Chronicle
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobert Secrestshinya tanaka

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Rat Click

One-time1
  • Rat Pack Membership$3.99
None

Computer Chronicle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rat Click free?
Rat Click is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Computer Chronicle free?
Computer Chronicle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rat Click or Computer Chronicle have ads?
Neither Rat Click nor Computer Chronicle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rat Click or Computer Chronicle?
Rat Click ships an update every 4 days, and Computer Chronicle every 3 days. Most recently, Rat Click was updated on October 14, 2026 and Computer Chronicle on October 10, 2026.

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