Comparison

Idle Depths vs Split Squad

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

Head to head
About

Idle Depths

This pixel-art idle RPG features a four-member party that explores dungeons automatically. When defeated, players retain earned gear and experience to strategize and upgrade for future attempts. Progress continues even when the app is closed.

Highlights
  • Automatic dungeon exploration
  • Persistent gear and EXP retention
  • Strategic party and class customization
  • Offline progress
  • No stamina system
  • Optional rewarded ads
Features
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Every defeat is a step forward. Idle Depths: Pixel RPG is a pixel-art idle dungeon RPG where a four-member party explores automatically. When a dungeon stops you, study the result, upgrade your gear, adjust your tactics, and try again. KEEP WHAT YOU EARN If your party falls, the gear, captured monsters, and class EXP earned during the run still come home with you. Defeat is information for your next attempt—not a dead end. BUILD YOUR ANSWER Choose classes, equipment, tactics, and monster companions for a party that can solve the next dungeon. Train classes, change roles, and keep improving your setup. PROGRESS WHILE YOU'RE AWAY Away Time continues while the app is closed. Come back to collect your rewards and prepare for the next run. PLAY ON YOUR TERMS • No stamina system • No paid gacha • Optional rewarded ads only; you can play through the game without watching ads • The game is playable offline; an internet connection is needed for ads, updates, and certain online services Optional one-time purchases are available. Can your party conquer the depths?

About

Split Squad

Experience an idle RPG where four heroes simultaneously explore distinct dungeons. Your heroes continue to grow and earn rewards even when the app is closed, offering a unique split-screen adventure with strategic town upgrades and challenging bosses.

Highlights
  • Four heroes, four dungeons, split-screen gameplay
  • Simultaneous hero progression and buffs
  • Idle progression with offline rewards up to 12 hours
  • Strategic town building and upgrades
  • Boss battles every 10 floors
  • Weekly joint raids and parallel world progression
Features
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Four heroes climb four different dungeons at the same time. A split-screen idle RPG where the expedition never stops, even with the app closed. ■ Made for you if · You want an idle RPG that grows while you are away · One-character auto battlers have started to feel thin · You love pixel art and medieval fantasy dungeons ■ Features ▸ Four dungeons, one screen Knight, Rogue, Mage and Priest each fight in their own dungeon. Everything grows four times over. ▸ Buffs that lift each other The deeper one hero goes, the more defense, gold, EXP and regen the other three receive. Raising all four evenly is the fastest route down. ▸ Auto battle with a real gate You must beat the monster before the timer runs out. Running out of time is not a clear. ▸ Grow the town Upgrade weapon, armor, trinket and helm at the smithy, furnish the home to raise recovery, and build the plaza to multiply the whole town's attack. ▸ Offline rewards Close the app and come back — up to 12 hours are settled under exactly the same rules as live play. ▸ A boss every 10 floors Each boss you beat becomes the elevator for your next run. You never start from floor 1 again. ▸ Joint raid Once all four heroes clear their floor 10 boss, a three-phase raid opens once a week. ▸ Parallel worlds Reach floor 50 with every hero and shift worlds for a permanent attack bonus. Primal, Ember, Verdant and Void each change the enemies and the palette. ■ Ads kept to a minimum No forced interstitials, no banners in your way. Only opt-in rewarded ads you choose yourself. ■ Comfortable to play · Plays without a network connection (except rewarded ads) · Export and re-import your save as a file · Portrait, one-handed play Send out your first expedition now.

Screenshots

Idle Depths4 screens
Split Squad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Split Squad at 100% against Idle Depths's 50%. Split Squad also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). On price, ads and monetization model 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. Idle Depths sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Split Squad asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Idle Depths ships an update every 5 days, Split Squad every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 3 level
Idle Depths versus Split Squad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIdle DepthsSplit Squad
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB39 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperRYO ISHIISONGHWA CHAE

Customer experience

Idle Depths

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative16.7%

Split Squad

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Idle Depths

One-time10
  • Away Time 8h$0.99
  • Away Time 24h$1.99
  • Gear Storage +500$1.99
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  • Auto-Repeat: Permanent Unlock$2.99
  • Speed ×4: Permanent Unlock$2.99
  • Speed ×6$3.99
  • Run EXP ×2$3.99
  • Away Time EXP ×2$3.99
  • EXP ×2 Bundle$5.99
  • Essentials Bundle$7.99
None

Split Squad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Idle Depths free?
Idle Depths is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Split Squad free?
Split Squad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Idle Depths or Split Squad have ads?
Both Idle Depths and Split Squad show ads.
Which is updated more often, Idle Depths or Split Squad?
Idle Depths ships an update every 5 days, and Split Squad every 2 days. Most recently, Idle Depths was updated on November 8, 2026 and Split Squad on October 31, 2026.

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