# Idle Universe vs Super Polycar

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Super Polycar at none against Idle Universe's 7. Super Polycar also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). Idle Universe's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 13). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Super Polycar holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Universe has 1.5K ratings behind it against 13, 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 82% of Super Polycar's.

Idle Universe ships an update every 3 weeks, Super Polycar daily. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Universe | Super Polycar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-universe/id1195110094/reviews) | **[4.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-polycar/id1632363594/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 65.2% of reviews | **81.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 299 MB | 181 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dominik Stallmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1195110093) | [Pablo Leban](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526599529) |

## 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


### Super Polycar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-polycar/id1632363594)

Experience an endless runner driving game with RPG elements. Upgrade your car, level up, and unlock new vehicles. Complete randomly generated missions to earn XP and progress.

**Highlights:** Endless runner gameplay, RPG mechanics, Level up system, Car upgrades, Unlockable vehicles, Randomly generated missions

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Universe free?

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

### Is Super Polycar free?

Super Polycar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Idle Universe or Super Polycar?

Super Polycar is rated higher. Idle Universe averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Super Polycar averages 4.7 from 13 ratings.

### Do Idle Universe or Super Polycar have ads?

Both Idle Universe and Super Polycar show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Idle Universe or Super Polycar?

Idle Universe ships an update every 3 weeks, and Super Polycar daily. Most recently, Idle Universe was updated on November 2, 2026 and Super Polycar on October 27, 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.*