# Cosmica: Idle Universe — Idle galaxy discovery game > Idle galaxy discovery game with incremental progression and prestige mechanics. (iPhone/iPad app by Anthony Compofelice.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosmica-idle-universe/id6784340038 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Anthony Compofelice](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862801539) - Category: Games, Simulation - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 17.0 · 5 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2026-07-06 - Data updated: 2026-08-22 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosmica-idle-universe/id6784340038/reviews.md ## What is Cosmica? Build your observatory empire across the cosmos. Tap to discover Stardust, buy telescopes and probes that earn for you while you're away, and ascend through seven cosmic tiers as you uncover the universe one generator at a time. Cosmica is a relaxed idle game with infinite progression. Start with a backyard telescope and grow to operate Dyson Swarm Lattices, Multiverse Receivers, and the Demiurge Engine itself. Every generator you buy earns Stardust automatically — even when the app is closed. ▸ TAP & IDLE Tap the cosmic orb to discover Stardust manually, then buy generators that produce it for you 24/7. Offline earnings catch you up when you return. ▸ SEVEN COSMIC TIERS Stargazer → Astronomer → Astrophysicist → Cosmologist → Galactic Cartographer → Architect of the Void → Demiurge. Each tier grants a permanent earnings multiplier that survives even Big Bang resets. ▸ BIG BANG PRESTIGE Hit the lifetime threshold and trigger a Big Bang reset. Your generators reset to zero, but you earn Cosmic Shards — each granting +2% permanent earnings, compounding forever. ▸ THE COSMIC TREE (NEW in 1.2) Spend Cosmic Shards on 10 permanent skills: Cosmic Focus, Harvest Moon, Deep Field, Wormhole Resonance, Multiverse Weave, Big Bang Yield, Tap Mastery, Nightwatch, Vanguard, and Boost Extension. Every Shard you spend reduces your passive multiplier — a real invest-or-hoard tension every prestige. ▸ DAILY REWARDS (NEW in 1.2) A 7-day cycle of escalating rewards — Stardust, Cosmic Shards, and 2× boost windows. Come back every day, keep the streak alive. ▸ COSMIC EVENTS (NEW in 1.2) Timed buff windows kick in as you play: Supernova (2× production), Meteor Shower (3× taps), Wormhole (2× shard grants), Gravity Well (1.5× everything), and Big Bang Echo (+50% next prestige yield). ▸ GENERATOR SPECIALIZATIONS (NEW in 1.2) Once you own 25 of a generator, commit it to Overcharged (+75%), Attuned (+50%), or Steady (+30%). Choice locks in for the run and resets on Big Bang — fresh strategy every prestige. ▸ 12 GENERATORS, 36 UPGRADES From Backyard Telescope through Orbital Imager, Wormhole Sensor, Galactic Survey Net, all the way to the Demiurge Engine. ▸ FREE TO PLAY Free download with rewarded ads. Optional Remove Ads ($2.99) or a range of boost & shard IAPs — your choice. ▸ ICLOUD SYNC + GAME CENTER Your save syncs automatically across all your Apple devices via iCloud. Game Center leaderboards for lifetime Stardust, total prestiges, and highest tier achieved. ▸ NO ACCOUNT, NO ANALYTICS, NO TRACKING BY THE DEVELOPER Single-player idle. The developer does not run a server, does not collect analytics, and never sees your data. Your progress is yours, on your device and in your private iCloud account. Built solo by an indie developer. If Cosmica earns a spot in your day, Settings → Leave a tip helps keep the updates coming. Have fun, observer. ## Key features - Tap and idle gameplay - Infinite progression with prestige - Multiple cosmic tiers to ascend - Variety of generators and upgrades - Offline earnings - iCloud sync and Game Center leaderboards ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time | | 7-Day Offline Catch-Up | $2.99 | one-time | | 2× Earnings Boost (24h) | $1.99 | one-time | | 250 Cosmic Shards | $1.99 | one-time | | 2500 Cosmic Shards | $9.99 | one-time | ## Frequently asked questions about Cosmica ### Does Cosmica have ads? Yes, Cosmica contains advertisements. You can remove banners permanently with a one-time purchase of $2.99. ### How does prestige work in Cosmica? When you reach a lifetime threshold, you can trigger a 'Big Bang' reset. This resets your generators but grants Cosmic Shards, each providing a permanent +2% earnings boost that compounds infinitely. ### Can I play Cosmica offline? Yes, Cosmica supports offline play. Any earnings generated while you were away will be applied when you return to the game. ### What devices is Cosmica available on? Cosmica is currently available on iPhone. Your progress syncs automatically across your Apple devices via iCloud. ### How often is Cosmica updated? The app was last updated on July 7, 2026, indicating active development. The developer supports updates through Ko-fi donations. ### What are the different cosmic tiers in Cosmica? Cosmica features 7 cosmic tiers: Stargazer, Astronomer, Astrophysicist, Cosmologist, Galactic Cartographer, Architect of the Void, and Demiurge. Each tier offers a permanent earnings multiplier. ### Is Cosmica suitable for younger players? Cosmica has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger players. It is a single-player game with no tracking or analytics collected. ### What are the in-app purchase options in Cosmica? Optional purchases include removing ads for $2.99. You can also buy earnings boosts and Cosmic Shards via one-time purchases or by watching rewarded ads. ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 1.3 — 2026-08-20 The endgame extension. • Four new generators past Demiurge Engine — Chrono-Engine, Entropic Field, Anthropic Prism, and Primordial Engine. • Five new cosmic tiers past Demiurge — Cosmocrat → Omniscient → Primordial → Transcendent → Absolute. New permanent multipliers all the way up to 45×. • Chronal Resonance — a new Cosmic Tree skill that boosts the four post-Demiurge generators. • Absolute Ascension — reach the very end of the ladder and unlock the "Absolute Observer" title, plus a one-time bonus of 500 Cosmic Shards and a proper end-of-ladder moment. Existing progress carries over seamlessly. ### 1.2 — 2026-07-24 The biggest Cosmica update yet. • Cosmic Tree — spend Cosmic Shards on 10 permanent skills across production, prestige, offline, tapping, and boost dimensions. • Daily Rewards — a 7-day cycle of Stardust, Cosmic Shards, and 2× boost windows. Keep the streak alive. • Cosmic Events — timed buff windows that periodically kick in: Supernova (2× production), Meteor Shower (3× taps), Wormhole (2× shard grants), Gravity Well, and Big Bang Echo. • Generator Specializations — once you own 25 of a generator, commit it to Overcharged (+75%), Attuned (+50%), or Steady (+30%). Resets on Big Bang for fresh strategy every prestige. • Redesigned Observatory — the live earning rate is now front-and-center with a pulsing indicator. • Extended haptics for the new events. • New Tip Jar in Settings if you want to support development. Existing players' Cosmic Shards, generators, and tier progress carry over seamlessly. ### 1.0.1 — 2026-07-07 Bug fixes and performance improvements. ### 1.0 — 2026-07-06 No release notes. ## More apps by Anthony Compofelice - [The Woodlands Fishing Guide](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-woodlands-fishing-guide/id6773332173) - [S-Tier Eats](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/s-tier-eats/id6773501518) - [Woodlands Trail Guide](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/woodlands-trail-guide/id6785576912) All apps by Anthony Compofelice: https://appshunter.io/developer/1862801539 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-22.*