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Head-to-head

Shakes and Fidget vs Idle Heroes

Shakes and Fidget 4.6★ · Free + IAP 55
Winner Idle Heroes
Idle Heroes 4.8★ · Free + IAP 70

Idle Heroes is generally preferred for its engaging gameplay and community, despite its aggressive monetization, while Shakes and Fidget struggles with technical issues and a perceived pay-to-win model.

Full reviews: Shakes and Fidget · Idle Heroes

Idle Heroes offers a more engaging idle RPG experience with frequent updates and a strong community, though it is heavily criticized for its pay-to-win mechanics and aggressive monetization. Shakes and Fidget, while nostalgic for some, is plagued by UI issues, frequent crashes, and a slow, grindy progression system that pushes players towards in-app purchases.

Head to head

Features and Gameplay edge: Idle HeroesR2R3R6R24
Shakes and Fidget Shakes and Fidget is described as a fun and chill idle RPG with an interesting concept that adds a twist to typical fortress-building games R2R6. Users appreciate that it doesn't require constant attention and allows for short or longer sessions R6. However, many find the gameplay repetitive and boring R24, with slow progression, especially for gold making R6. Some older players feel the game has changed from what they remember, not always for the better R3.
Idle Heroes Idle Heroes is praised as an amazing and insanely fun game, with users enjoying the battles and strategy involved . It offers a good PVE experience with almost always something to do . However, some find the gameplay boring and overly reliant on waiting for campaign auto rewards . The game is also criticized for being overcomplicated, with many features that are hard to understand or access .
Ease of Use and Interface tieR4R7R13R28
Shakes and Fidget Many Shakes and Fidget users are frustrated with the current UI, especially after recent updates, finding it unintuitive and difficult to navigate R4R7R28. Some report issues with the UI not matching on certain devices, like the iPad Pro, making it barely visible R13. The tutorial is also cited as unhelpful, leaving new players stuck and unsure what to do R4.
Idle Heroes Idle Heroes also faces criticism for its UI changes, with users wishing for an option to revert to older interfaces . New players find the tutorial too long and forced, making them do things they don't want to do . The game is described as overcomplicated, with confusing UI and features that are difficult to access or understand .
Reliability and Performance tieR19R25R34R36
Shakes and Fidget Shakes and Fidget has significant reliability issues, with multiple reports of frequent crashes R19R34R36. Users experience problems with the game not loading past a certain point R25 or becoming unplayable after updates .
Idle Heroes Idle Heroes also has performance problems, with users reporting crashes, especially in fantasy arcade mode . Some experience errors when trying to do collaborative journeys or are kicked out when switching paths in trials . Account recovery is a major issue, with users losing progress if they take a break or get a new phone R61R64R71R73.
Price and Value (Free vs. Paid) tieR10R12R15R16
Shakes and Fidget Shakes and Fidget is widely criticized as a "pay-to-win" game R12R15R27R39. Users feel forced to buy 'mushrooms' to progress or compete, with free options like watching ads often not working or being insufficient R10R15. The game is described as becoming boring quickly if money isn't spent R16.
Idle Heroes Idle Heroes is heavily criticized for being a "pay-to-win" game with aggressive monetization R85. Users report that reaching max VIP level can cost an estimated $20,000 R85 and that top-tier characters can cost up to $40,000 through predatory auctions R116. The game is seen as constantly pushing for purchases, with ads appearing every few seconds .
Support and Community edge: Shakes and FidgetR1R29R32R51
Shakes and Fidget Shakes and Fidget reviews mention rude customer service R51. There are requests for features like global chat R32 and restoration of specific languages R1R29, indicating some community engagement but also unmet needs.
Idle Heroes Idle Heroes users report poor support, especially regarding account recovery and issues with purchases R61R71R73. Customer service is described as repeatedly asking the same questions without resolving issues . The in-game chat is noted for inappropriate content, including swearing and discussions of sensitive topics, which is a concern for some players . There are also reports of massive, unexplained bans of expensive accounts .
Pick Shakes and Fidget if

Pick Shakes and Fidget if you are looking for a nostalgic idle RPG experience that doesn't demand constant attention and you are willing to overlook UI issues and a slow progression system R3R6. It might also appeal if you prefer a game with less reported toxicity in its community interactions compared to Idle Heroes .

Pick Idle Heroes if

Pick Idle Heroes if you enjoy a complex, strategic idle RPG with frequent updates and a large community, and you are prepared for significant pay-to-win elements and potentially frustrating account management issues . It's suitable for players who are deeply invested in the genre and can navigate aggressive monetization.

Evidence note: Both apps have a free-to-play model with in-app purchases, and both receive significant criticism for their 'pay-to-win' aspects. Idle Heroes has a much larger volume of ratings, which may skew its lifetime average higher due to a broader user base, but recent negative reviews highlight severe issues.

Frequently asked

Is Shakes and Fidget pay-to-win?
Yes, many users describe Shakes and Fidget as a "pay-to-win" game, stating that you need to buy 'mushrooms' to progress or compete effectively, and that free options like watching ads are often insufficient or non-functional R12R15R27R39.
Does Idle Heroes have account recovery issues?
Yes, Idle Heroes has significant account recovery issues, with users reporting that their accounts are lost after taking a break or getting a new phone, and that the recovery email for secondary passwords often doesn't work R61R64R71R73.
Are there UI problems in Shakes and Fidget?
Yes, many Shakes and Fidget users report problems with the UI, finding it unintuitive, difficult to navigate, and sometimes not displaying correctly on certain devices like the iPad Pro R4R7R13R28.
How expensive is Idle Heroes?
Idle Heroes can be extremely expensive, with users estimating that reaching the max VIP level costs around $20,000 and that top-tier characters can be sold for up to $40,000 through in-game auctions R85R116.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R2] Shakes and Fidget 5/5 · US 🍄‍🟫: Fun and chill!
  2. [R3] Shakes and Fidget 3/5 · US Pretty okay.: Overall; it’s almost the same as I remember it. Not quite exactly the same, mainly with certain things being changed, but over all it’s still memorable.
  3. [R6] Shakes and Fidget 3/5 · US Interesting: Cool game. Interesting concept. It adds in a twist to your stereotypical “build your fortress and forces” style games. It adds an element of interesting RPG. It’s not super strenuous and doesn’t require CONSTANT attention. It’s definitely worth a try just to see some of the quests and try out the cool classes. However, gold making is absolutely terrible. It’s slow and painstaking. It
  4. [R24] Shakes and Fidget 3/5 · US Great Art!: I find gameplay rather repetitive and boring though.
  5. [R4] Shakes and Fidget 1/5 · US Tutorial: Literally couldn't figure out the interface and start the game. I got to create a character and then got stuck not knowing what the heck to do. Game deleted after getting too frustrated.
  6. [R7] Shakes and Fidget 1/5 · US Bring back the old interface: I’ve played shakes and fidget for years, and was very comfortable with the old interface. The new interface installed today and I’ve too much time trying to figure it out, and can’t find my way through it. Please give an option for the old interface.
  7. [R13] Shakes and Fidget 1/5 · US UI doesnt match on iPad Pro 12.9”: It’s somehow zoomed in with the left navigation menu barely visible on the left. It seems to be only on landscape mode as portrait mode is fine (although that’s just an blown-up phone resolution) Disappointing I can’t use my account on my ipad and have to revert to my iphone. please fix.
  8. [R28] Shakes and Fidget 2/5 · US Poor UI: Voice acting and incredible art were the best part of the whole game and the good qualities immediately stop there. UI felt unfinished and very unintuitive. 4 different clicks then a drag and drop to equip an item is excessive. Coins are in decimal points for...some reason? Immediately time gated. Most of my time was spent doing something else on other apps while my character did 1-3 minu
  9. [R19] Shakes and Fidget 1/5 · US Frequently crashes: Not worth my time if it crashes every minute or so
  10. [R25] Shakes and Fidget 1/5 · US Download bug: I download the game then I’m stuck on main screen with blue bar not loading. Can’t even try the game out :/ .
  11. [R34] Shakes and Fidget 1/5 · US Unplayable: Crashes instantaneously. Can’t even get past character selection screen. Supposedly compatible with my phone. So that can’t be a problem. It’s a shame though. Because I play this game on my PC.
  12. [R36] Shakes and Fidget 3/5 · US Works well but crashes easily on iPad 4: ^^
  13. [R10] Shakes and Fidget 2/5 · US Game goes downhill fast: Old players on new servers run loops around the new guys. They level at four times the speed. On the other end for your free spins you have to watch 1 ad for 3 tokens. You need 200 tokens a day so that’s 66 ads a day. The only way to avoid ads for that is to buy mushrooms. Arguably you can skip the wheel. But it gives you exp/money/items and rarely mushrooms(this games ge
  14. [R12] Shakes and Fidget 3/5 · US Review: Like all other games in order to get levels you end up paying
  15. [R15] Shakes and Fidget 3/5 · US Need to pay to play: It’s good but I hate the fact I can only play a couple of games a day because you are required to buy mushrooms. I hate games that forces you to buy. I would rather pay money to games that you can play and not worry about purchasing anything in order to play. Watching videos don’t even reward anything...
  16. [R16] Shakes and Fidget 2/5 · US Not sure what I expected, but this isn’t it.: The ads on Facebook make is seem fare more... interactive than it is? I guess this is good for people with other stuff to do while they wait for boring time gating. I spent a few bucks on it, it was ok for a day or two, then I deleted it. *shrugs*
  17. [R1] Shakes and Fidget 1/5 · US Hmm: Where is no Russian language, although it is stated in the description
  18. [R29] Shakes and Fidget 5/5 · US Please officially restore Chinese. Thank you: Please officially restore Chinese. Thank you🤝
  19. [R32] Shakes and Fidget 5/5 · US Awesome game: I just wish there was a global chat that everyone can talk to
  20. [R51] Shakes and Fidget 1/5 · US Free to play, pay to win.: Would not recommend, rude customer service as well.
  21. [R27] Shakes and Fidget 3/5 · US Geht so: One pilze ist man aufgeschmissen ein pay to win game
  22. [R39] Shakes and Fidget 3/5 · US Ok but like all games: You have to pay to compete.
  23. [R61] Idle Heroes 1/5 · US Watch out if you spend: I spent over $100 in the game. You would think that your account is linked via your apple account, but I guess it’s not since I reinstalled this game on my new phone and was surprised that I was redoing the tutorial on my server. No way to get my old account back. What a waste of money.
  24. [R64] Idle Heroes 1/5 · US What: I was playing the game and then I stopped playing for a month and then I was restarted . DO NOT PLAY CAUSE IF YOU TAKE A BREAK IT’S OVER.
  25. [R71] Idle Heroes 4/5 · US Secondary password: I’ve been trying to get my secondary password back since I got back to the game. I’ve already tried the email and I haven’t gotten anything back. I really do enjoy the game but this password thing is driving me crazy.
  26. [R73] Idle Heroes 1/5 · US Can’t recovered my forgotten password: The email is a dead email and I CANT RECOVER MY PASSWORD!!!
  27. [R85] Idle Heroes 1/5 · US 20,000$!!!!: Just to let you everyone know the max level vip is estimated to cost 20k!!!! So beware downloading this game. You are plying with people who dump tens of thousands on a mobile game!!!!
  28. [R116] Idle Heroes 1/5 · US Predatory auction: This game is a waste of time and VIP walled which cost money to get VIP points. Then there’s the predatory auction in the game where Tier S is sold for 1,000,000 starry gems that you can buy 2,500 for 99.99. So it’s basically $40,000 for a character.

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store