# Idle Universe vs Spidget!

The clearest difference is rating: Spidget! at 5.0 against Idle Universe's 4.3. Spidget! also leads on ads (none vs shown). Idle Universe's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 33 months) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Universe sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Spidget! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Spidget! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Universe has 1.5K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Idle Universe ships an update every 3 weeks, Spidget! every 33 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Universe | Spidget! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-universe/id1195110094/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spidget/id1538288971/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 65.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 33 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 297 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dominik Stallmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1195110093) | [Michael Gruenthal](https://appshunter.io/developer/453595749) |

## What reviewers say

### Idle Universe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-universe/id1195110094)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 250 Dark Matter | $3.99 | one-time |
| Double Antimatter Gains | $4.99 | one-time |
| +100% Transcendence Exp | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove All Ads | $8.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Dark Matter | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Dark Matter | $24.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Dark Matter | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Spidget!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spidget/id1538288971)

Customize a 3D spinner with colors, sounds, and haptic feedback. Personalize its appearance with included images or your own photos for a unique fidgeting experience.

**Highlights:** 3D spinner simulation, Customizable colors, Sound effects, Haptic feedback, Image customization, Use personal photos

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Custom Spidgets | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Universe free?

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

### Is Spidget! free?

Spidget! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Idle Universe or Spidget!?

Spidget! is rated higher. Idle Universe averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Spidget! averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Idle Universe or Spidget! have ads?

Idle Universe shows ads; Spidget! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Idle Universe or Spidget!?

Idle Universe ships an update every 3 weeks, and Spidget! every 33 months. Most recently, Idle Universe was updated on October 15, 2026 and Spidget! on October 11, 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.*