Idle Acorns is a breath of fresh air in the mobile market. It is a 'pure' idle clicker game that proudly features no ads, no in-app purchases, and no data mining. This philosophy is reflected in the game's charming, relaxed atmosphere. You play alongside Benny the squirrel, gathering acorns, fishing, and gardening in a beautifully illustrated forest. It feels less like a product trying to extract money and more like a labor of love inspired by the classic clicker games of the early internet.
The progression is satisfyingly multi-layered. Beyond just clicking for acorns, you unlock mini-games, craft over 24 different items, and manage resources like diamonds and wood for the forge. The character dialogue is witty and adds a layer of narrative that most idle games ignore. It’s the kind of game you can leave running in the background while you work, checking in occasionally to see what Benny has found. For anyone who wants a charming, ethical, and surprisingly deep idle experience, this is an easy recommendation.
Available on: Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 2.1.9Sun Jul 21 2024
Acorn AI and Bug Fixes!
Introducing Acorn AI! A new way to experience the forest by providing an authentic experience for what it is like to actually talk to an Acorn.
New Features:
- Acorn AI
Bug Fixes:
- Fixed issue where Benny Orders a Box becomes impossible to collect.
- Fixed Game Center Disabled Bug and added the ability to re-enable Game Center once.
- Other small bug fixes
Inspired by the classics, Idle Acorns is a fun mobile clicker game that features no advertisements, no in-app purchases, and no data-mining.
Inspired by the clicker games of the old internet, Idle Acorns brings a fun narrative to the mobile clicker arena but without getting weighed down by advertisements, in-app purchases or data mining. Explore the forest and ocean with Benny the squirrel and enjoy everything from fishing, to gardening. Unlock the campfire to invite new characters, collect resources, and craft items. Featuring 4 mini-games, iCloud backup support, Game Center support, iMessage sticker pack, and more!
Like classic Idle games, Idle Acorns respects time travel. Please note that time travel will disable Game Center features.
Shake the tree to gather acorns. Purchase upgrades and enlist scavengers to collect acorns while you are away!
Sell your acorns, and unlock new areas in the shop. Speak with Benny the squirrel to navigate your adventure.
Cast your line, and catch fish in the ocean. Open the map to visit your acres of land, or upgrade your offline collection.
Unlock the campfire and invite all new characters. Trade resources and buy recipes to craft over 24 new items.
- Forge diamonds and buy upgrades
- Go fishing and cook fish
- Buy land and grow trees
- Unlock the campfire and trade resources
- Buy recipes and craft items
- 4 Mini-Games
- Share resources with friends
- Lots of character dialogue
- Seasonal events
- iCloud backup support
- Game Center leaderboards and achievements
- iMessage sticker pack
IMPORTANT: iPhone SE (2016 First Generation) and iPod touch are not supported.
Requires iOS 13.1 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.Inspired by the classics, Idle Acorns is a fun mobile clicker game that features no advertisements, no in-app purchases, and no data-mining.
Inspired by the clicker games of the old internet, Idle Acorns brings a fun narrative to the mobile clicker arena but without getting weighed down by advertisements, in-app purchases or data mining. Explore the forest and ocean with Benny the squirrel and enjoy everything from fishing, to gardening. Unlock the campfire to invite new characters, collect resources, and craft items. Featuring 4 mini-games, iCloud backup support, Game Center support, iMessage sticker pack, and more!
Like classic Idle games, Idle Acorns respects time travel. Please note that time travel will disable Game Center features.
Shake the tree to gather acorns. Purchase upgrades and enlist scavengers to collect acorns while you are away!
Sell your acorns, and unlock new areas in the shop. Speak with Benny the squirrel to navigate your adventure.
Cast your line, and catch fish in the ocean. Open the map to visit your acres of land, or upgrade your offline collection.
Unlock the campfire and invite all new characters. Trade resources and buy recipes to craft over 24 new items.
- Forge diamonds and buy upgrades
- Go fishing and cook fish
- Buy land and grow trees
- Unlock the campfire and trade resources
- Buy recipes and craft items
- 4 Mini-Games
- Share resources with friends
- Lots of character dialogue
- Seasonal events
- iCloud backup support
- Game Center leaderboards and achievements
- iMessage sticker pack
IMPORTANT: iPhone SE (2016 First Generation) and iPod touch are not supported.











Inspired by the classics of the old internet, Idle Acorns is a fun mobile clicker game that features no advertisements and no in-app purchases. Explore the forest and ocean with Benny the squirrel, enjoying activities from fishing to gardening. Unlock the campfire to invite new characters, collect resources, and craft over 24 unique items.
No Ads and No In-App Purchases
4 unique mini-games
Offline resource collection
Narrative-driven dialogue and events
Prioritize enlisting 'Scavengers' early on. They will collect acorns while you are away, allowing you to afford more expensive upgrades quickly.
Diamonds are a rare resource used for major upgrades. Save your firewood to keep the forge running consistently for the best crafting recipes.
Yes, Idle Acorns supports iCloud backup so you can sync your progress across devices.