“The game has excessive ads to the point of making it difficult to play, often back to back. The game play is decent, and I'd consider paying to remove them if it wasn't for the fact that you're limited to 60 mins of gameplay (80 if you…”
Independent automated assessment · 3 signal sources · 461 reviews scanned · analyzed 2026-10-04.
Carve Quest
Rollic GamesCarve your way through history in Carve Quest – the ultimate relaxing idle ar…
3.5 ★10,522 ratings
1M+Downloads
4+Age rating
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Free · In-app purchasesIn-app purchases
About this app
Carve your way through history in Carve Quest – the ultimate relaxing idle arcade game!
Start in the Stone Age, armed with nothing but primitive tools. Chip away at wood, earn money, and upgrade your blades for sharper cuts, longer durability, and greater precision.
Watch your carvings improve as you evolve through the ages.The more you upgrade, the faster your wealth and progress will grow.
Hire skilled workers to keep the shavings flying, and invest in advanced carving machinery to automate your production. From chisels and mallets to laser cutters and robotic arms, your workshop will transform from a humble shack into a futuristic carving empire.
Whether you’re actively managing your upgrades or letting your automated workers handle the load, there’s always something to do around here.…
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Independent evidence report
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Which version this describes
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This analysis describes version 2.55.3 of the app, analyzed 2026-10-04 . The app may have changed since.
The store currently lists version 2.55.3, updated 2026-09-10.
What we measured
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Developer replies to reviews
Replies to fewer than 1 review in 20
Price in the store description
States no price and billing period
Cancelling, in the store description
Does not say how to cancel
Themes reported by reviewers
2 themes reported
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Five-star share of ratings
Under 65% five-star
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In the package we scanned
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What the analysis found
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One source only — shown, not confirmed 2
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Reported by users: Aggressive ad load
Advertising volume or placement that interrupts normal use: ads between every action, unskippable or forced full-screen ads.
What we saw: Aggressive ad load: raised by 174 distinct reviewers (37.7% of 461 reviews scanned)
Reported by users: Progress pauses until you wait or pay
Use is rationed by an energy/hearts/lives meter that runs out and forces a wait or a purchase.
What we saw: Energy / timer gating: raised by 16 distinct reviewers (3.5% of 461 reviews scanned)
Highlighted reviews
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“this game has become very monotonous and unbalanced. one of the most needed resources for upgrades (red gems) is one of the most difficult to come by. the only way to obtain is through daily ads or by spending money. there is also a…”
“After first major redesign, I bought the 'no ads' package. After the second major redesign, the game refuses to restore my purchase - and won't sell me the 'no ads' package again, so I'm stuck with the forced ads, which is unacceptable…”
Assessment & version history
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Store listing updated to version 2.55.3.
What this app sells
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