# Virtual Beggar vs Idle Chest

The clearest difference is ads: Virtual Beggar at none against Idle Chest's shown. Virtual Beggar also leads on ratings volume (9.1K vs 109) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Idle Chest's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Virtual Beggar sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Idle Chest sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Virtual Beggar holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Virtual Beggar has 9.1K ratings behind it against 109, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Virtual Beggar's written reviews are positive against 81% of Idle Chest's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Virtual Beggar ships an update every 5 weeks, Idle Chest every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Virtual Beggar | Idle Chest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (9.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-beggar/id922983045/reviews)** | [4.5 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-chest/id6744372975/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.1K** | 109 |
| Positive reviews | 76.8% of reviews | **80.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 81 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Treetop Crew Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/851770891) | [Thomas Gunzburger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807389356) |

## What reviewers say

### Virtual Beggar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-beggar/id922983045)

Tap your screen to earn coins and build a business empire. Invest in companies, customize your lifestyle with new possessions, and collect various items. Compete with friends on leaderboards and restart your journey with enhanced benefits.

**Highlights:** Tap to earn coins, Invest in companies, Customize lifestyle, Collect items, Social leaderboards, Incremental gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 350 Virtual Cards | $0.99 | one-time |
| 125 Virtual Cards | $1.99 | one-time |
| 350 Virtual Cards | $1.99 | one-time |
| 350 Virtual Cards | $2.99 | one-time |
| 350 Virtual Cards | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Motivator Mike | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| 800 Virtual Cards | $7.99 | one-time |
| 800 Virtual Cards | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2250 Virtual Cards | $24.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Virtual Cards | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Amazing game
- 🚀 Addictive and fun
- 💡 Great business simulation
- 🚀 Consistently updated
- 👍 Pixel art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Progress resets/lost
- 🐛 Buggy ad system
- 👎 Predatory in-app purchases
- 👎 Inappropriate chat interactions

**Reported bugs**

- Screens cut off on newer devices
- Timers not working properly
- Purchases not registering correctly

**Requested features**

- Add ability to chat with friends
- Improve virtual card earning
- Add more business/upgrade options
- Faster worker/bus timers
- Introduce new locations/content


### Idle Chest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-chest/id6744372975)

Embark on a treasure-hunting adventure where every click earns rewards. Upgrade your skills, collect and enhance equipment, and unlock unique abilities. Discover the secrets of this world through engaging gameplay and an addictive incremental experience.

**Highlights:** Open various chests, Loot and upgrade equipment, Buy skill upgrades, Unlock unique skills, Discover game story

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Underwater Background Skin | $3.99 | one-time |
| Underwater Chests Skin | $3.99 | one-time |
| Underwater Acolytes Skin | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Underwater Complete Skins Pack | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun short idle clicker
- 👍 Consistent theme
- 👍 Enjoyable experience
- 👍 Minimalistic but rewarding grind
- 💰 Non-intrusive ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game breaking bug with 'Chosen One' minion
- 🔍 Difficult to compare tap damage to acolyte damage
- 🔍 Some explanations could be improved
- 🔍 Slightly linear progression

**Reported bugs**

- Progress resets or reverts
- Minions not working after equipping 'Chosen One'

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Better UI for comparing damage sources


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Virtual Beggar free?

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

### Is Idle Chest free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Virtual Beggar or Idle Chest?

Virtual Beggar is rated higher. Virtual Beggar averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.1K ratings, while Idle Chest averages 4.5 from 109 ratings.

### Do Virtual Beggar or Idle Chest have ads?

Idle Chest shows ads; Virtual Beggar does not.

### Which is updated more often, Virtual Beggar or Idle Chest?

Virtual Beggar ships an update every 5 weeks, and Idle Chest every 10 days. Most recently, Virtual Beggar was updated on October 18, 2026 and Idle Chest on October 11, 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.*