# Gold Mountain vs Idle Space Force

The clearest difference is ads: Gold Mountain at none against Idle Space Force's shown. Gold Mountain also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18). Idle Space Force's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (552 vs 136). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gold Mountain sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Idle Space Force sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Idle Space Force holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 136 and 552 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Gold Mountain's written reviews are positive against 71% of Idle Space Force's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gold Mountain | Idle Space Force |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (136 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gold-mountain/id1224899725/reviews) | **[4.7 (552 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-space-force/id1605194403/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 136 | **552** |
| Positive reviews | **78.9% of reviews** | 71.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 66 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Sanghoon Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500228954) | [Fuse Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1226258821) |

## What reviewers say

### Gold Mountain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gold-mountain/id1224899725)

Embark on an addictive gem-mining adventure. Collect minerals and gems to earn funds, then use those earnings to purchase items and upgrade your character. Explore an endlessly expanding mine, facing tougher enemies and discovering more valuable treasures.

**Highlights:** Mineral and gem collection, Character upgrades, Item purchases, Infinitely expanding mine, Challenging enemies, Fund collection

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Catalyst Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medal of Donation | $5.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Instant Freezing | $8.99 | one-time |


### Idle Space Force

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-space-force/id1605194403)

Command a retro spaceship in this incremental clicker game. Blast enemies, upgrade your ship, and explore planets to earn passive income. Enjoy classic shoot 'em up action with idle RPG mechanics.

**Highlights:** Incremental idle gameplay, Retro space shoot 'em up battles, Ship upgrades and prestige system, Offline income generation, Explore multiple unique worlds, Pixelated retro graphics

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Star Coin Currency x100 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Star Coin Currency x300 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Prestige Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Star Coin Currency x1000 | $10.99 | one-time |
| Star Coin Currency x2500 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Star Coin Currency x7500 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game with decent core loop
- 👍 No intrusive ads and reasonable IAP
- 🚀 Constant new updates
- 🚀 Engaging and fun gameplay
- 👍 No forced ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate hit boxes for coins/fuel
- 🐛 Offline earnings issues
- 🐛 Crashes when trying to advance
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- ⏱️ Slow early game progression

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to advance to next planet
- Offline rewards not working properly
- Forced flashing screen from power-up

**Requested features**

- Loot falling towards the ship
- Seasonal item multipliers working on all items
- Visibility of loot from invisible enemies
- Hint system for clues
- Faster bullet speed


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gold Mountain free?

Gold Mountain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Idle Space Force free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gold Mountain or Idle Space Force?

Idle Space Force is rated higher. Gold Mountain averages 4.3 out of 5 from 136 ratings, while Idle Space Force averages 4.7 from 552 ratings.

### Do Gold Mountain or Idle Space Force have ads?

Idle Space Force shows ads; Gold Mountain does not.

### Which is updated more often, Gold Mountain or Idle Space Force?

Gold Mountain ships an update every 3 weeks, and Idle Space Force every 3 weeks. Most recently, Gold Mountain was updated on November 3, 2026 and Idle Space Force on November 3, 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.*