# Galaxy Attack vs Galaxy Idle

The clearest difference is update cadence: Galaxy Attack at every 3 days against Galaxy Idle's every 4 months. Galaxy Attack also leads on ratings volume (657K vs 265) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Galaxy Attack sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Galaxy Idle sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Galaxy Attack holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Galaxy Attack has 657K ratings behind it against 265, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 52% and 53% positive.

Galaxy Attack ships an update every 3 days, Galaxy Idle every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Galaxy Attack | Galaxy Idle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (657K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-attack-alien-shooter/id1176011642/reviews)** | [4.5 (265 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-idle/id6503473874/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **657K** | 265 |
| Positive reviews | 52.3% of reviews | **53.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#72** | — |
| Size | 462 MB | 291 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Dino Game Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777402278) | [Yso Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/659815325) |

## What reviewers say

### Galaxy Attack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-attack-alien-shooter/id1176011642)

**Currently charting:** #72 Top Free · Action, #91 Top Grossing · Action (US App Store)

Pilot a lone spaceship to defend Earth from alien invaders in this classic space shooter. Upgrade your weapons and skills to overcome increasingly difficult challenges across 140 levels. Engage in epic boss battles and enjoy immersive missions.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer mode, High quality graphics, Active skills, 140 levels, Boss battles, Gun and laser upgrades

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2 Crystals | $0.99 | one-time |
| 6 Crystals | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 Crystals | $4.99 | one-time |
| X2 Win Point, Zero Lose Point | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50 Crystals | $9.99 | one-time |
| Stone Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $9.99 | one-time |
| 120 Crystals | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer: 400 Crystals | $19.99 | one-time |
| 40,000 Event coins | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Awesome graphics
- 🕹️ Fun retro arcade style
- 👍 Variety of game modes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔍 Unbalanced matchmaking in PvP
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🕰️ Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes and freezes
- Lost progress and purchases
- Rewards not registering properly
- Connectivity issues in PvP

**Requested features**

- Improved skill-based matchmaking
- More free currency and upgrades
- Ability to select purchased ships
- Reduced difficulty curve
- Better customer support


### Galaxy Idle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-idle/id6503473874)

Embark on an interstellar adventure as a spaceship captain. Mine valuable minerals, upgrade your vessel, and engage in thrilling space battles. Explore new galaxies and complete quests to become the ultimate commander.

**Highlights:** Mineral mining in space zones, Sell resources to upgrade ships, Engage in space battles, Complete various quests, Explore new galaxies

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small credit pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skip-Tickets | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Medium Credit Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Skip-Tickets | $6.99 | one-time |
| Large Credit Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Skip-Tickets | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and smooth gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics and visuals
- 💎 Addictive and engaging gameplay loop

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Forced ads even after paying to remove them
- 🕰️ Lack of content updates and new levels
- 🚫 Incomplete game with unfinished features

**Reported bugs**

- Sound issues after watching ads
- Progress reset to level 1 for some users

**Requested features**

- More levels and galaxies to explore
- Increased customization options for ships
- Offline/idle progression mechanics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Galaxy Attack free?

Galaxy Attack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Galaxy Idle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Galaxy Attack or Galaxy Idle?

Galaxy Attack is rated higher. Galaxy Attack averages 4.7 out of 5 from 657K ratings, while Galaxy Idle averages 4.5 from 265 ratings.

### Do Galaxy Attack or Galaxy Idle have ads?

Both Galaxy Attack and Galaxy Idle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Galaxy Attack or Galaxy Idle?

Galaxy Attack ships an update every 3 days, and Galaxy Idle every 4 months. Most recently, Galaxy Attack was updated on November 5, 2026 and Galaxy Idle on November 5, 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.*