Comparison

Idle Universe vs IdleSphere

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 :) • Music by Ckavi! • Graphics by Pocido!

About

IdleSphere

Experience a visually stunning incremental game centered around spheres. Watch countless spheres come to life with synchronized graphics and in-game currency. Enjoy intuitive upgrades, a deep prestige system, and a wealth of content in this mesmerizing adventure.

Highlights
  • Visually stunning sphere graphics
  • Synchronized in-game currency and visuals
  • Intuitive upgrade system
  • Extensive prestige system
  • Zoom in and out functionality
  • Wealth of content
Features
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Introducing Idle Sphere, a stunningly beautiful incremental game that revolves around the captivating world of spheres. Prepare to be amazed as countless spheres come to life using cutting-edge technology. The game's graphics are seamlessly synchronized with the in-game currency, ensuring a mesmerizing visual experience. As you progress, you'll encounter increasingly complex, beautiful, and colossal spheres that will leave you in awe. Idle Sphere's gameplay is built on simple yet engaging upgrades, allowing you to enjoy the game intuitively. Immerse yourself in the satisfying experience of zooming in and out, admiring the exquisite beauty of the spheres. The game features an extensive prestige system that adds depth to your journey. Although some upgrades may reset when you prestige, fear not! You'll emerge stronger and quickly regain your former power, ready to take on new challenges. Despite its simplicity, Idle Sphere offers a wealth of content for you to explore and enjoy. Dive into this captivating world of spheres and embark on an unforgettable incremental gaming adventure!

Screenshots

Idle Universe4 screens
IdleSphere4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Idle Universe at 4.3 against IdleSphere's 3.9. Idle Universe also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 31) and review sentiment (64% vs 46%). IdleSphere's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and IdleSphere sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Idle Universe holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Universe has 1.5K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Idle Universe's written reviews are positive against 46% of IdleSphere's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Idle Universe ships an update every 3 weeks, IdleSphere every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Idle Universe versus IdleSphere: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIdle UniverseIdleSphere
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.5K ratings) — better3.9 (31 ratings)
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews — better46.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1.5K — better31
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size133 MB224 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDominik StallmannIdle System, Inc.

Customer experience

Idle Universe

All ratings1,513 ratings
Positive82.2%
Neutral9.3%
Negative8.6%
Written reviews242 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral17.4%
Negative19.0%

IdleSphere

All ratings31 ratings
Positive67.7%
Neutral19.4%
Negative12.9%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive46.4%
Neutral28.6%
Negative25.0%

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

IdleSphere

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Idle Universe

One-time7
  • 250 Dark Matter$3.99
  • Double Antimatter Gains$4.99
  • +100% Transcendence Exp$4.99
Show 4 more
  • Remove All Ads$8.99
  • 1000 Dark Matter$9.99
  • 2500 Dark Matter$24.99
  • 10000 Dark Matter$69.99
6 purchases

IdleSphere

One-time6
  • Chaotics 200$1.99
  • Chaotics 1000$6.99
  • Orbit Pack$7.99
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  • Permanent Bonus$9.99
  • Digital Winter$19.99
  • Chaotics 5000$29.99

Questions

Is Idle Universe free?
Idle Universe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IdleSphere free?
IdleSphere is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Idle Universe or IdleSphere?
Idle Universe is rated higher. Idle Universe averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while IdleSphere averages 3.9 from 31 ratings.
Do Idle Universe or IdleSphere have ads?
Both Idle Universe and IdleSphere show ads.
Which is updated more often, Idle Universe or IdleSphere?
Idle Universe ships an update every 3 weeks, and IdleSphere every 8 days. Most recently, Idle Universe was updated on September 24, 2026 and IdleSphere on September 20, 2026.

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