# Idle Universe vs Ever Beyond

Idle Universe and Ever Beyond both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 65% of Idle Universe's written reviews are positive against 33% of Ever Beyond's. Idle Universe also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 32). Ever Beyond's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Universe sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Ever Beyond sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Idle Universe holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Universe has 1.5K ratings behind it against 32, 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 33% of Ever Beyond's.

Idle Universe ships an update every 3 weeks, Ever Beyond every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Universe | Ever Beyond |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-universe/id1195110094/reviews)** | [4.1 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ever-beyond-space-conquest/id6451055949/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | **65.2% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 297 MB | 354 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Dominik Stallmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1195110093) | [Kazim Gokhan Dogramaci](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654065784) |

## 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


### Ever Beyond

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ever-beyond-space-conquest/id6451055949)

Explore space, merge scientists, and level up satellites to generate resources. Engage in quests, expeditions, and diplomatic relations with alien civilizations. Make strategic decisions to shape the destiny of Earth and the universe.

**Highlights:** Merge scientists and satellites for resources, Unlock upgrades and expand capabilities, Conduct research for unique benefits, Engage in expeditions and quests, Navigate diplomatic relations, Complete mini-games for rewards, Story-driven gameplay with choices

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quantum Charges Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cosmic Shards | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ad-Free Version | $2.99 | one-time |
| Production Boost | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Universe free?

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

### Is Ever Beyond free?

Ever Beyond is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Idle Universe or Ever Beyond?

Idle Universe is rated higher. Idle Universe averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Ever Beyond averages 4.1 from 32 ratings.

### Do Idle Universe or Ever Beyond have ads?

Both Idle Universe and Ever Beyond show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Idle Universe or Ever Beyond?

Idle Universe ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ever Beyond every 5 days. Most recently, Idle Universe was updated on October 20, 2026 and Ever Beyond on October 24, 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.*