Idle Universe vs Orbitica Core
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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 :)
Orbitica Core
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Orbitica Core is a physics-based arcade game about gravity, light, and survival. At the center of the screen lies a fragile planet surrounded by a glowing atmosphere — your last shield against an endless swarm of orbiting asteroids. Every projectile, every reflection, every impact shifts the balance of this miniature solar system. Your goal is simple: keep the planet alive for as long as possible. Inspired by the classic vector arcades of the eighties, Orbitica Core reimagines that legacy with modern orbital mechanics and reactive music. The entire universe follows real physical laws: asteroids spiral toward the planet, collide, and shatter; debris falls faster, and your shots bounce off the atmosphere like beams of light hitting a mirror. Every interaction matters, and every reflection changes the rhythm of the game. You pilot a small triangular ship subject to the same gravitational pull that governs everything else. You can intercept incoming fragments or dive close to the atmosphere, bouncing off it to restore energy. Every choice is crucial: an aggressive style clears space but weakens defenses, while a defensive approach buys time but risks overcrowding the orbit. Finding the perfect balance is the real challenge of Orbitica Core. The game unfolds through progressive waves. Early ones feature large, slow asteroids; later stages introduce faster, more chaotic fragments that demand precision. Some split on impact, others distort nearby orbits, turning space into a dynamic dance of motion. Every few waves, the color palette and soundscape evolve, revealing a new orbital scenario and mood. The visual style is pure vector art: neon lines in cyan, magenta, violet, and green against the deep black of space. The atmosphere pulses with life, its radius expanding and contracting with each hit. The ship is a minimalist triangle wrapped in a glowing halo, while asteroids appear as fractured geometric shapes moving with elegant fluidity. Every line conveys motion; nothing is superfluous. Controls are simple and responsive: a virtual joystick for thrust, a single tap to shoot, and a rear boost to brake. The interface remains minimal, leaving you alone with light, motion, and gravity. Whether you play for a quick session or a long run, each playthrough feels like an experiment in precision and flow. In the end, Orbitica Core is as much a game as it is a meditation on movement. It asks you to think in vectors and rhythm, to sense the invisible forces that shape motion. Every bounce is a decision; every reflection, a consequence. Protect the core. Hold your orbit. Keep the light alive.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Orbitica Core at none against Idle Universe's 7. Orbitica Core also leads on ads (none vs shown). Idle Universe's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). On price 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
Both are free to download. Idle Universe sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Orbitica Core asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Idle Universe | Orbitica Core |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (1.5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 65.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 299 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dominik Stallmann | Semanticstudio |
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
Orbitica Core
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Idle Universe
- 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
Orbitica Core
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Idle Universe free?
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