Comparison

Idle Universe vs Galaxio

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 :)

About

Galaxio

Features
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Merge Galaxy is a calm, beautifully crafted merge puzzle set in the depths of space. Swipe to slide tiles across a 4×4 board. Match two of the same world to fuse them into the next one. Start with a single pebble, then watch it grow into a meteor, a moon, a planet, a sun, a pulsar, a nebula, and finally an entire galaxy cluster. FEATURES • Tactile swipe-to-merge gameplay you can master in seconds • 11 cosmic tiers, each with hand-tuned art and a short piece of lore • The Codex — your personal catalogue of the cosmos, unlocked as you climb • Auto-saved runs, so a quick game fits any moment • Best score and top tier tracking • Calm visuals with subtle glow and motion — no pressure, no timers • Light haptics and gentle sound design • One-tap Remove Ads option A short merge session feels great in line, on the train, or right before bed. Take your time, plan your swipes, and let the universe assemble itself one tile at a time. How far up the cosmic ladder can you climb?

Screenshots

Idle Universe4 screens
Galaxio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Galaxio at daily against Idle Universe's every 3 weeks. Idle Universe's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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 Galaxio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Idle Universe ships an update every 3 weeks, Galaxio daily. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Idle Universe versus Galaxio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIdle UniverseGalaxio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size299 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDominik StallmannBIN WANG

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

Galaxio

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
1 purchases

Galaxio

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Idle Universe free?
Idle Universe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Galaxio free?
Galaxio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Idle Universe or Galaxio have ads?
Both Idle Universe and Galaxio show ads.
Which is updated more often, Idle Universe or Galaxio?
Idle Universe ships an update every 3 weeks, and Galaxio daily. Most recently, Idle Universe was updated on November 6, 2026 and Galaxio on November 5, 2026.

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