Comparison

Idle Universe vs Spark

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Idle Universe

Tap to gather matter and create interstellar objects, from particles to galaxies. Objects automatically generate more matter, allowing for endless universe expansion. Unlock divine powers, upgrade objects, and utilize special abilities to grow your cosmic creation.

Highlights
  • Create 31 interstellar objects
  • Unlock 24 Divine Powers
  • Upgrade objects with multiple options
  • Obtain Dark Matter for special abilities
  • Gain Antimatter via prestige for permanent upgrades
  • Compete on leaderboards
  • Earn daily rewards and achievements
Features
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Create your own universe in this new addictive idle game! First, you have to gather matter yourself by tapping; but once you've got enough matter to create a couple of objects in your universe, these will produce more matter automatically by colliding. Features: • Create many different interstellar objects - from tiny particles to your own planets, galaxies and even more! • Unlock Divine Powers, powerful permanent upgrades! • Speed up the growth of your universe with even more powerful Evolvements, transcendental upgrades that persist even through restarts! • Upgrade all of your objects in various ways! You will need to find a strategy that fits your playstyle to succeed in the late-game! • Obtain Dark Matter and use special abilities like Augmented Production and Tapping! • Get even bigger with prestige! Every time you restart the game, you will obtain Antimatter, which can be used to buy permanent super upgrades! • Join the competition with a global leaderboard! • Get daily rewards! • Earn Achievements, not just for the sake of it, but to increase your production even further! There're plenty of opportunities in the game - you can play for weeks and never get bored! Try our new idle game and create your very own universe :)

About

Spark

Guide the evolution of the cosmos as an ethereal Spark of Life. Assimilate raw materials and influence cosmic development through incremental gameplay. Unlock resources, progress through story elements, and utilize a prestige mechanic for faster advancement.

Highlights
  • Multiple unlockable and upgradeable resources
  • Story elements that unfold with progress
  • Prestige mechanic for accelerated progression
  • Altar of Knowledge for powerful upgrades
  • Intuitive UI with organic learning
  • Optional ads for in-game bonuses
Features
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Spark is an idle incremental game in which you take on the role of an ethereal Spark of Life that bursts into existence. Assimilate the raw material that exists around you and use your influence to guide the evolution of the Cosmos. Click on the Matter button to begin amassing your influence. When you feel ready, swipe left and begin evolving. Features: - Multiple resources that can be unlocked, purchased, and upgraded - Story elements that appear as player progresses - Prestige mechanic that allows player to start from beginning; progressing faster than before - New "Altar of Knowledge" Mechanic that allows players to spend points gained from the prestige mechanic for new sets of powerful upgrades - Simple, intuitive UI that teaches the game organically as the player progresses - Advertisements are completely optional, and can be watched for an in-game bonus

Screenshots

Idle Universe4 screens
Spark4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Spark at 4.8 against Idle Universe's 4.3. Spark also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). Idle Universe's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 233). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Idle Universe sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Spark asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spark holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Universe has 1.5K ratings behind it against 233, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Idle Universe's written reviews are positive against 94% of Spark's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Idle Universe versus Spark: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIdle UniverseSpark
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.5K ratings)4.8 (233 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.2% of reviews94.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.5K — better233
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size297 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDominik StallmannDeuski Games Limited Liability Company

Customer experience

Idle Universe

All ratings1,516 ratings
Positive82.2%
Neutral9.2%
Negative8.6%
Written reviews299 reviews
Positive65.2%
Neutral15.4%
Negative19.4%

Spark

All ratings233 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral2.6%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive94.3%
Neutral2.9%
Negative2.9%

User reviews

Idle Universe

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Organized and easy to use
  • 🚀 Efficient progression system
  • 💡 Unique and engaging concept
  • 🎨 Good graphics and visuals

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes
  • 🔋 Slow progress without watching ads
  • 🤖 Forced Google account login
  • 🔍 Unclear game mechanics

Spark

From 233 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Enjoyable idle game
  • 👍 Good pacing
  • 👍 Interesting story
  • 👍 Relaxing experience

Room to improve

  • 🐢 Slow progression at times
  • 🤔 UI could use work
  • 🤷 No visuals change
  • ⏳ May take forever to progress

Bugs and requests

Idle Universe

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Prestige button not working
  • Ads not providing expected rewards
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Incorrect offline progress tracking

Requested features

4 requests
  • Offline progress tracking
  • More prestige layers and upgrades
  • Better optimization for larger screens
  • Improved tutorial and explanations

Spark

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Ad not loading
  • Game broke (production NaN, destruction bonus INF)

Requested features

7 requests
  • More updates
  • Continue the story
  • Add more evolution upgrades
  • Add something at the end (e.g., restart with multiplier)
  • Pay to have 2X multiplier forever
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  • Add Altar of Knowledge (if not unlocked)
  • More content

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Idle Universe

One-time7
  • 250 Dark Matter$3.99
  • Double Antimatter Gains$4.99
  • +100% Transcendence Exp$4.99
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  • Remove All Ads$8.99
  • 1000 Dark Matter$9.99
  • 2500 Dark Matter$24.99
  • 10000 Dark Matter$69.99
None

Spark

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Idle Universe free?
Idle Universe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spark free?
Spark is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Idle Universe or Spark?
Spark is rated higher. Idle Universe averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Spark averages 4.8 from 233 ratings.
Do Idle Universe or Spark have ads?
Idle Universe shows ads; Spark does not.
Which is updated more often, Idle Universe or Spark?
Idle Universe ships an update every 3 weeks, and Spark every 3 weeks. Most recently, Idle Universe was updated on October 20, 2026 and Spark on October 18, 2026.

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