# Atomas vs Idle Chest

The clearest difference is ads: Atomas at none against Idle Chest's shown. Atomas also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (3.4K vs 109). Idle Chest's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Atomas sells 5 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.

Atomas holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Atomas has 3.4K ratings behind it against 109, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Atomas's written reviews are positive against 81% of Idle Chest's.

Atomas ships an update monthly, Idle Chest every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Atomas | Idle Chest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atomas/id953603155/reviews)** | [4.5 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-chest/id6744372975/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.4K** | 109 |
| Positive reviews | **93.9% of reviews** | 80.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#181** | — |
| Size | 33 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Max Gittel](https://appshunter.io/developer/764787722) | [Thomas Gunzburger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807389356) |

## What reviewers say

### Atomas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atomas/id953603155)

**Currently charting:** #181 Top Grossing · Trivia (US App Store)

Combine atoms to create new elements in this addictive puzzle game. Strategize to prevent your universe from overflowing and unlock special charms to aid your progress. Compete with friends for the highest score.

**Highlights:** Atom fusion mechanics, Element creation, Chain reactions, Lucky charms, Multiple game modes, Score comparison

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads & Instant Modes Unlock | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2 Antimatter | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5 Antimatter | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10 Antimatter | $4.99 | one-time |
| 12 Antimatter | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and intuitive
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🧠 Helps learn periodic table
- 🎨 Polished and visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🤔 Difficulty can feel arbitrary at times
- 🎨 Similar atom colors can be confusing
- 🔍 Lack of clear tutorials or explanations

**Reported bugs**

- Undo button not working as expected
- Game crashing when sharing scores
- Inconsistent atom behavior with certain power-ups

**Requested features**

- More game modes and challenges
- Ability to save progress and sync across devices
- Option to adjust atom colors and sizes
- Achievements and leaderboards


### 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 Atomas free?

Atomas 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, Atomas or Idle Chest?

Atomas is rated higher. Atomas averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Idle Chest averages 4.5 from 109 ratings.

### Do Atomas or Idle Chest have ads?

Idle Chest shows ads; Atomas does not.

### Which is updated more often, Atomas or Idle Chest?

Atomas ships an update monthly, and Idle Chest every 10 days. Most recently, Atomas was updated on September 27, 2026 and Idle Chest on September 19, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*