# System Lords vs Idle Space Industry

System Lords and Idle Space Industry both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 57% of System Lords's written reviews are positive against 33% of Idle Space Industry's. Idle Space Industry's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. System Lords sells 25 one-off in-app purchases and Idle Space Industry sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for System Lords against 4.3 for Idle Space Industry. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 20 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of System Lords's written reviews are positive against 33% of Idle Space Industry's.

System Lords ships an update every 2 days, Idle Space Industry every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | System Lords | Idle Space Industry |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/system-lords/id1149692858/reviews) | **[4.3 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-space-industry/id6446247808/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **35** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | **57.1% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 652 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [John Steuber](https://appshunter.io/developer/1149692857) | [WaffleStack Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523413949) |

## What reviewers say

### System Lords

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/system-lords/id1149692858)

Engage in a unique galactic strategy game where you rule planets as a god. Explore a vast network of planets, utilize unique gate addresses, and command fleets or armies to expand your dominion. Form alliances, strategize battles, and communicate with fellow players in this immersive experience.

**Highlights:** Strategic planet ruling, Galactic gate network exploration, Ship and army combat, Alliance creation and management, In-game chat and messaging, Integrated game guide

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

**In-app purchases (25)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Protection | $4.99 | one-time |
| Destroy Buildings | $4.99 | one-time |
| Naqahdah Lovers | $4.99 | one-time |
| Little Booster | $4.99 | one-time |
| Abandon Location | $4.99 | one-time |
| Naqahdah 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Character Change | $9.99 | one-time |
| Naqahdah 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| Endurance | $9.99 | one-time |
| Operativeness | $9.99 | one-time |
| Builders Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Booster | $14.99 | one-time |
| Soldiers Production Boost | $14.99 | one-time |
| Birth Rate Boost | $14.99 | one-time |
| Resources Production Boost | $14.99 | one-time |
| Naqahdah Production Boost | $19.99 | one-time |
| Super Booster | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Booster | $39.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Sale | $39.99 | one-time |
| Naqahdah 80 | $79.99 | one-time |
| Liquid Heavy Naqahdah 80 | $79.99 | one-time |
| Naqahdah Cravers | $79.99 | one-time |
| Resource Collection | $79.99 | one-time |
| Elite Supporter | $99.99 | one-time |


### Idle Space Industry

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-space-industry/id6446247808)

Build an intergalactic mining empire by establishing trade routes, gathering resources, and researching advancements. Conquer space, manage your fleet, and exploit new planets to become the ultimate space tycoon. Contribute to a shared Galactic Tithe for bonuses and upgrades.

**Highlights:** Establish trade routes, Gather and manage resources, Craft and research advancements, Build and upgrade mothership, Discover and exploit new planets, Contribute to Galactic Tithe

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove All Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Get 225 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 800 Gems | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| New Player Sale | $14.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gems | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1400 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| 800 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1400 Gems | $29.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is System Lords free?

System Lords is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Idle Space Industry free?

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

### Which has better reviews, System Lords or Idle Space Industry?

Idle Space Industry is rated higher. System Lords averages 4.1 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Idle Space Industry averages 4.3 from 20 ratings.

### Do System Lords or Idle Space Industry have ads?

Both System Lords and Idle Space Industry show ads.

### Which is updated more often, System Lords or Idle Space Industry?

System Lords ships an update every 2 days, and Idle Space Industry every 3 days. Most recently, System Lords was updated on October 24, 2026 and Idle Space Industry on October 24, 2026.

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