Comparison

Idle Universe vs Lab Gone Wrong

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

Lab Gone Wrong

Features
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Lab Gone Wrong is a delightfully chaotic idle simulation game where science meets slapstick. Build a lab full of unpredictable experiments, from hamster-powered generators to interdimensional sandwich portals. Recruit eccentric assistants like Becky the Intern and Professor Forgetful, each bringing unique boosts to your progress. Enjoy randomized events, unlock dozens of achievements, and embrace the madness of scientific innovation. Whether you’re in it for the stats, the story, or the silliness, this lab has something for every budding mad scientist. Features: • 21 ridiculous scientific projects • Unique assistants with special perks • Dynamic random events • 80+ achievements • Project synergy system • Real-time progress tracking and statistics No ads. No online requirements. Just pure chaotic fun.

Screenshots

Idle Universe4 screens
Lab Gone Wrong4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Idle Universe at Free against Lab Gone Wrong's $1.99. Idle Universe also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). Lab Gone Wrong's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On device support 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

Idle Universe is free to download; Lab Gone Wrong costs $1.99 up front. Idle Universe sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Lab Gone Wrong asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Idle Universe ships an update every 3 weeks, Lab Gone Wrong every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Idle Universe versus Lab Gone Wrong: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIdle UniverseLab Gone Wrong
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.3 (1.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size281 MB5 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperDominik StallmannTakumi Kanzaki

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

Lab Gone Wrong

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
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  • Remove All Ads$8.99
  • 1000 Dark Matter$9.99
  • 2500 Dark Matter$24.99
  • 10000 Dark Matter$69.99
None

Lab Gone Wrong

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Idle Universe free?
Idle Universe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lab Gone Wrong free?
Lab Gone Wrong costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Idle Universe or Lab Gone Wrong have ads?
Idle Universe shows ads; Lab Gone Wrong does not.
Which is updated more often, Idle Universe or Lab Gone Wrong?
Idle Universe ships an update every 3 weeks, and Lab Gone Wrong every 3 days. Most recently, Idle Universe was updated on September 27, 2026 and Lab Gone Wrong on September 21, 2026.

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