# Grid Glory vs Unnamed Space Idle

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Grid Glory at none against Unnamed Space Idle's 15. Grid Glory also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15). Unnamed Space Idle's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (237 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Unnamed Space Idle sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Grid Glory asks for nothing beyond the download.

Grid Glory holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Unnamed Space Idle has 237 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Grid Glory's written reviews are positive against 77% of Unnamed Space Idle's.

Grid Glory ships an update fortnightly, Unnamed Space Idle every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grid Glory | Unnamed Space Idle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-glory/id1109301211/reviews)** | [4.6 (237 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unnamed-space-idle/id6483933995/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **237** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 77.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Masahiro Kano](https://appshunter.io/developer/990985544) | [JDOG CORP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1740379476) |

## What reviewers say

### Grid Glory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-glory/id1109301211)

A simple 2D simulation RPG where you build an unbeatable party by recruiting powerful units. Assemble a team of up to 60 units from 30 different types to conquer challenges. This game offers an engaging experience for players who enjoy strategic party building.

**Highlights:** 2D simulation RPG gameplay, Build a party of up to 60 units, Recruit from 30 unit types, Strategic party formation, Completely free to play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Unnamed Space Idle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unnamed-space-idle/id6483933995)

Engage in an endless sci-fi idle game battling alien waves. Customize your ship with unlockable weapons and defenses, and strategically upgrade various systems to increase your power. Make impactful decisions to counter enemy types and progress through a well-paced unfolding experience.

**Highlights:** Destroy alien waves, Customize ship with weapons/defenses, Unlockable systems and upgrades, Strategic decision-making, Progression and prestige systems, Craft and improve modules

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spacezard 400 AIPoints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Spaceversary 400 AI Points | $1.99 | one-time |
| Spacemas 400 AI Points | $1.99 | one-time |
| 200 AI Points | $1.99 | one-time |
| QOL Bundle | $2.49 | one-time |
| Spacezard Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Spacemas Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| RetroFuture Cosmetic | $3.99 | one-time |
| Spaceversary Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Steampunk Cosmetic | $3.99 | one-time |
| 550 AI Points | $4.99 | one-time |
| Essentials Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1200 AI Points | $9.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2600 AI Points | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Deep and complex mechanics
- 👍 Constantly evolving game
- 👍 Frequent updates
- 👍 Free-to-play friendly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📱 Tiny UI elements
- 📱 Small font size
- 📱 Unreadable text on mobile
- 📱 UI not optimized for mobile
- 📱 Difficult to interact with buttons

**Reported bugs**

- UI is too small on mobile devices
- Font size is too small, making text unreadable
- Game crashes during fleet auto battles
- Cannot open on iPadOS 14.8.1
- Game freezes when playing on mobile network

**Requested features**

- UI rework for mobile
- Improve UI readability
- Optimize UI for smaller screens
- Add French translation
- Add Turkish language support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grid Glory free?

Grid Glory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Unnamed Space Idle free?

Unnamed Space Idle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Grid Glory or Unnamed Space Idle?

Grid Glory is rated higher. Grid Glory averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Unnamed Space Idle averages 4.6 from 237 ratings.

### Do Grid Glory or Unnamed Space Idle have ads?

Neither Grid Glory nor Unnamed Space Idle shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Grid Glory or Unnamed Space Idle?

Grid Glory ships an update fortnightly, and Unnamed Space Idle every 2 days. Most recently, Grid Glory was updated on October 24, 2026 and Unnamed Space Idle on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*