# Idle Universe vs Idle Dice 2

The clearest difference is rating: Idle Dice 2 at 4.6 against Idle Universe's 4.3. Idle Dice 2 also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 65%). Idle Universe's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 83) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Universe sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Idle Dice 2 sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Idle Dice 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Universe has 1.5K ratings behind it against 83, 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 79% of Idle Dice 2's.

Idle Universe ships an update every 3 weeks, Idle Dice 2 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Universe | Idle Dice 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-universe/id1195110094/reviews) | **[4.6 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-dice-2/id1659830065/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 83 |
| Positive reviews | 65.2% of reviews | **79.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 299 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Dominik Stallmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1195110093) | [Lutz Schoenfelder](https://appshunter.io/developer/1504039346) |

## 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


### Idle Dice 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-dice-2/id1659830065)

Engage in a strategic dice and card game with expanded gameplay. Upgrade multiple dice, create custom decks with unique cards, and enjoy optional ads and fair progression. Features a highly requested dark mode.

**Highlights:** Upgrade up to 25 dice, Unique, non-real-world cards, Create custom card decks, Optional ad viewing, Fair progression without spending, Dark mode support

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Gems | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Gems | $16.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Pack | $32.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Gems | $41.99 | one-time |
| High Roller Pack | $41.99 | one-time |
| 10k Gems | $84.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Universe free?

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

### Is Idle Dice 2 free?

Idle Dice 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Idle Universe or Idle Dice 2?

Idle Dice 2 is rated higher. Idle Universe averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Idle Dice 2 averages 4.6 from 83 ratings.

### Do Idle Universe or Idle Dice 2 have ads?

Both Idle Universe and Idle Dice 2 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Idle Universe or Idle Dice 2?

Idle Universe ships an update every 3 weeks, and Idle Dice 2 every 2 months. Most recently, Idle Universe was updated on November 6, 2026 and Idle Dice 2 on November 7, 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.*