# Idle Army

> Merge to survive!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1553739106](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1553739106)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1553739106`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Kwalee Ltd
- **Category:** Casual
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (21,121 ratings)
- **Version:** 14.1.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-01-05
- **First published:** 2021-03-04
- **Size:** 277 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/idle-army/id1553739106)
- **Website:** [http://www.kwalee.com/](http://www.kwalee.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://privacy.servers.kwalee.com/privacy/IdleArmyEULA.html](http://privacy.servers.kwalee.com/privacy/IdleArmyEULA.html)

## Description

Idle Army challenges you to become a squad leader by surviving a relentless horde. Merge units to create stronger troops and unlock a lineup from pistol to rocket launcher to counter waves of drones, ninjas, trucks, and tanks.

Upgrade your hero and customize your playstyle, then test the endless mode and time your nukes to tip the battle in your favor. Choose between a superhero or an assassin as you build an all-star army to conquer the battlefield.

## Rankings

- #11,499 — Overall

## Review summary

Players praise Idle Army for being fun, addictive, and easy to learn, with engaging merging/hero mechanics and progression. However, reviews repeatedly cite pervasive ads (often remaining after attempting to remove them), frequent crashes/slowdowns and device overheating, and the app’s removal from macOS. These stability and platform-availability issues far outweigh the positive gameplay notes, signaling a need for improved monetization balance, stability fixes, and potential platform reinstatement.

### Pros

- Fun and addictive gameplay that is easy to pick up and play.
- Merge mechanics with a variety of units and hero features that add depth.
- Casual, bite-sized sessions make it a good time-killer.
- Visible progression and sense of advancement as you collect and upgrade units.

### Cons

- Ad-heavy experience with frequent ads, including during core play.
- Ads persist even after paying to remove them.
- Frequent crashes, freezes, and cases of overheating that can reset progress or disrupt play.
- MacOS version removal with requests to reinstate the app for macOS.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1553739106)