# The Space Clicker — Ultimate Idle Space Simulation

> Idle space simulation game with base building, crew recruitment, and galactic exploration. (iPhone/iPad app by Tap Nine.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-space-clicker/id6755227555 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tap Nine](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852706817)
- Category: Games, Simulation, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 810 App Store ratings · 76 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 268 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-02-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-space-clicker/id6755227555/reviews.md

## What is The Space Clicker?

Automate your systems, optimize production, and upgrade technology to deal massive damage to the black hole.

Build and Upgrade
Set up and expand your base one structure at a time.
- Mission Control
- Drone Hub
- Rocket Hub
- Kinetic Striker
- Asteroid Drill
- Laser Array
- Solar Mirror
- Antimatter Reactor

Recruit and Command
Assemble a legendary crew of commanders and managers through the gacha system. Each brings unique skills and bonuses that push your operation to new heights.

Explore and Expand
Embark on galactic explorations to gather rare crafting materials, discover lost technologies, and forge powerful equipment to enhance your production and damage output.

Key Features
- Deep idle and automation mechanics
- Strategic resource management
- Crafting and equipment systems
- Galaxy exploration and loot collection
- Crew gacha with collectible heroes
- Infinite progression and prestige mechanics

Easy to play, hard to master. A perfect blend of idle gameplay, strategy, and endless progression.

## Key features

- Base building and automation
- Crew recruitment via gacha
- Galactic exploration and crafting
- Strategic resource management
- Idle and endless progression

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skybreaker Vault | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 6 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Dark Moon Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $12.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 5 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Explorer Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Event Horizon Pack | $19.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 76)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-space-clicker/id6755227555/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Broken percentages and the game rewards stop

*2026-08-12*

As others have said. Completed the last viewable mission, and there are just no more. So many items left to upgrade with the only way to get them, by watching a once a day add. Additionally, the %s make literally no sense. Math is broken somewhere alone the way. 

I also emailed support, to inquire about some things, zero response. It was fun while it lasted. Time to delete this one. Stay away fellow idle game travelers.

### 1/5 — Advancing takes months

*2026-08-08*

Getting an update was positive news I guess, but the level-up math still doesn’t work out. 
After the update, I purchased all the upgrades for the laser amounting to what should be a 2400% increase, however I’ve seen no change in growth. I just unlocked and fully upgraded a pet provided a supposed 500,000% increase but again saw nearly no change in advancement. Clearly something is broken. Advancement in the game has basically crawled to a stop to a point where it feels like a bug. Even the newer elements are out of reach and are poorly balanced. I really regret purchasing portions of the game at this point.

### 4/5 — Good game but a glaring issue

*2026-07-24*

I have finally reached the end of the explorations and I never got enough components to craft every item. I guess I’m just out of luck? Why have the items available to make if you don’t have a way to make them without buying a pack?

### 4/5 — Ads not watchable

*2026-07-23*

The ads system don’t work anymore for me, I already try to uninstall reinstall, Check the internet access for the app, any solution ?

### 3/5 — Formerly A Great Game

*2026-07-09*

Genuinely was a really cool and fun game, the grinding and aesthetic for the game i liked and i was happily progressing through the game. However in a recent update it suddenly has gotten a lot more pay to win, the limited pets drops are now extremely difficult to do unless you buy gems to upgrade. Getting more materials used to be an upgrade on the rocket but now depends on how much your rocket cost which is yet another example of needing to pay. There is very little progression you can do in the game now without having to shill out some cash which has unfortunately put me off, which is extremely disappointing as i really did like this

### 1/5 — The math doesn’t math

*2026-07-09*

Getting an update was positive news I guess, but the math still doesn’t work out. 
After the update I purchased all the upgrades for the laser amounting to what should be a 2400% increase, however I’ve seen no change in growth. Advancement in the game has basically crawled to a stop to a point where it feels like a bug. Holding out to see if it’s just this level or if the next level will do the same. I really regret purchasing at this point

### 1/5 — Slow progression and impossible to play for free

*2026-07-08*

This game has a really cool and unique art style and concept.  I very quickly could tell that the devs had built viewing ads for currency into their progress intentionally, so that to progress you would have to watch a lot of ads.  Then when I got further into the game, I discovered items that are only purchasable through gems.  A paid currency you get 30 of for free per day.  To progress I would’ve had to check in every day for over a week.  Or pay money.  For that reason I can’t recommend this.  Don’t waste your time.

### 2/5 — Was fun

*2026-07-08, version 1.7.1*

Until this random update that made you have to use your under leveled ship at too high of level missions to get anything for upgrades. Now I’m at a complete standstill. Almost seems like they went with the paywall option. Games are dying because of greedy companies

### 3/5 — fun game at the start

*2026-07-06*

really nice executed game but like bro how am i stuck for 1 week on the last 2 buildings before 2nd prestige and what the h3ll is that spaceship update??? literally can’t do nothing above lvl 4-5 with whatever upgrades and modules and even a fairly good spaceship so i get like 68xp and i need like 10k xp to upgrade 1 crewmember??????????? yall tryna cashgrab with them chests i assume

### 4/5 — Cool game but little bit unbalanced

*2026-07-05*

The game is super fun in the beginning but after like the 2nd prestige the number scaling is too extreme in my opinion. 
I don’t really like new update with the modules and enemy wave game modes. It’s a pretty cool idea but it’s too difficult. You can’t get enough bones/xp/gems from it to actually progress in the game. that should be reworked. The ships need more health/DMG so we can beat higher levels.

## Frequently asked questions about The Space Clicker

### What is The Space Clicker?

The Space Clicker is an idle space simulation game where you build and expand a space base. You automate production, upgrade technology, and recruit a crew to deal damage to a black hole. It combines idle gameplay with strategy and exploration.

### What are the key features of The Space Clicker?

Key features include deep idle and automation mechanics, strategic resource management, crafting and equipment systems, galaxy exploration for loot, a crew gacha system with collectible heroes, and infinite progression with prestige mechanics.

### Is The Space Clicker free to play?

Yes, the game is free to play. It offers in-app purchases and also includes ads, which are common monetization models for free-to-play games.

### What kind of gameplay can I expect from The Space Clicker?

You can expect a blend of idle gameplay, where systems run automatically, and strategic elements. You'll manage resources, build structures, recruit commanders, and explore the galaxy to gather materials and enhance your base's capabilities.

### How do I progress in The Space Clicker?

Progression is achieved through building and upgrading your base structures, recruiting and commanding a crew with unique bonuses, exploring the galaxy for rare materials, and crafting powerful equipment. The game also features infinite progression and prestige mechanics.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7.2 — 2026-08-13

Bugfixes and improvements

### 1.7.1 — 2026-06-15

- New spaceship battles
- New spaceship modules
- More talents

### 1.6.2 — 2026-03-04

- Bugfixes and improvements

### 1.6.1 — 2026-02-06

- Cloud Save is here!
- Bugfixes and improvements

### 1.5.2 — 2026-02-02

No release notes.

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All apps by Tap Nine: https://appshunter.io/developer/1852706817

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*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 2026-08-30.*