Comparison

Space Frontier 2 vs Idle Rocket Launch

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Space Frontier 2

Embark on an epic space adventure across numerous solar systems and planets. Discover new technologies, customize your fleet with unique spaceship styles, and strive to rule the galaxy in this expansive exploration game.

Highlights
  • 50 Solar Systems to conquer
  • Hundreds of planets to colonize
  • 50 Spaceship technologies
  • Unique spaceship styles
  • Rule the Galaxy
Features
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Space adventure awaits! And this time, humanity has no limits! Space Frontier 2 is the sequel to the insanely popular Space Frontier, a game that rose to the stratosphere with 25+ Million downloads. We listened to your feedback and came up with something beyond imaginable! You now get: ◉ 50 Solar Systems to conquer! ◉ Hundreds of planets to colonize! ◉ 50 Spaceship technologies! ◉ Crazy Spaceship styles like Laika the Dog, Tisla Roadster, Pirate Ship! ◉ Opportunity to Rule the Galaxy! SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Weekly Elite Membership offers a weekly subscription, you will have a 3-days FREE trial period, after this period you will be charged $7,99. After buying this subscription, you will unlock an exclusive TISLA Spaceship Capsule, 20 astronauts on each launch, Double Coins on everything and Remove Ads. This is an Auto-renewable subscription. The payment is charged to your account after confirmation. The subscription is renewed unless you turn it off 24 hours before the period ends. Your account will be charged for renewal as well. The prices are established for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may change and actual charges may be converted to your local currency. End of trial and subscription renewal: • The payment is charged to your account after a confirmation of purchase. • The subscription is renewed unless you turn it off 24 hour before the end of the current period. • The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period at the cost of the weekly subscription. • The user may manage the subscription and auto-renewal have to be turned off by going to the user’s account settings after purchase. • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. Canceling a trial or a subscription: • If you want to cancel a subscription during its free trial, you have to cancel it through your account. This must be done at least 24 hours before the end of the free trial period to avoid being charged. Please visit https://support.apple.com/HT207865 Privacy Policy and Terms of use : http://ubimobile.com/termsofuse/index.html If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at contact@ketchappgames.com

About

Idle Rocket Launch

Build and manage your own space industry. Launch rockets to earn money, upgrade your facilities, and unlock historical rocket designs. Experience the thrill of space exploration from your device.

Highlights
  • Launch rockets
  • Earn money
  • Upgrade base
  • Unlock rockets
  • Manage space industry
Features
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Run your own space industry! - Launch Crazy Rockets to make money. - Upgrade your base and facilities. - Unlock the most exciting rockets in history.

Screenshots

Space Frontier 24 screens
Idle Rocket Launch4 screens

Verdict

The call

Space Frontier 2 and Idle Rocket Launch both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of Idle Rocket Launch's written reviews are positive against 39% of Space Frontier 2's. Idle Rocket Launch also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Space Frontier 2's advantage is ratings volume (47K vs 702). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Space Frontier 2 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Idle Rocket Launch asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Space Frontier 2 against 4.7 for Idle Rocket Launch. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Frontier 2 has 47K ratings behind it against 702, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 39% of Space Frontier 2's written reviews are positive against 78% of Idle Rocket Launch's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Space Frontier 2 ships an update monthly, Idle Rocket Launch every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Space Frontier 2 versus Idle Rocket Launch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpace Frontier 2Idle Rocket Launch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (47K ratings)4.7 (702 ratings)
Positive reviews38.9% of reviews77.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings47K — better702
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size285 MB221 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperKetchappStarBlaze CO.,LTD

Customer experience

Space Frontier 2

All ratings47,089 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral3.7%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews1,103 reviews
Positive38.9%
Neutral13.3%
Negative47.8%

Idle Rocket Launch

All ratings702 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral3.8%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral4.4%
Negative17.8%

User reviews

Space Frontier 2

From 47K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great game
  • 🚀 Fun and addictive
  • 🚀 Chill and relaxing
  • 🚀 Excellent brainless fun
  • 🚀 Satisfying gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Too many ads
  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔍 Ad interruptions during gameplay
  • 🔍 Aggressive monetization

Idle Rocket Launch

From 702 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Nice graphics and detailed rocket designs
  • 📵 No intrusive ads or optional ad viewing
  • 🎮 Fun and engaging idle game mechanics
  • ⏱️ Good for killing time
  • 🚀 Variety of launch locations

Room to improve

  • ⏳ Game is too short and lacks content
  • 😴 Becomes boring after level 5
  • 🎯 Lacks challenge and difficulty
  • 💰 Money/progression isolated per location
  • 🐛 Level display mismatch (shows level 11 instead of 10)

Bugs and requests

Space Frontier 2

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Offline earnings not tracking correctly
  • Game crashes after reaching certain progress
  • Ads causing game to freeze or crash
  • Sound issues (music cutting out)
  • Glitches with astronaut count and progression

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more planets and galaxies
  • Ability to rename planets
  • Offline earnings tracking
  • Customization options for rockets
  • Ability to view progress on colonized planets

Idle Rocket Launch

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Level upgrade counter mismatch
  • Download fails at halfway point
  • Unskippable ads in earlier versions
  • Ads interrupting other app audio

Requested features

7 requests
  • More launch locations and environments
  • Minigames or additional activities
  • Missions or tasks system
  • Increased difficulty and challenge
  • Shared currency across all locations
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  • More rockets and launch pads
  • Longer gameplay progression

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Space Frontier 2

Subscriptions1
  • Elite Membership3 Days trial$7.997 Days
One-time1
  • No Ads$2.99
None

Idle Rocket Launch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Space Frontier 2 free?
Space Frontier 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Idle Rocket Launch free?
Idle Rocket Launch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Space Frontier 2 or Idle Rocket Launch?
Space Frontier 2 and Idle Rocket Launch are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 47K and 702 ratings respectively.
Do Space Frontier 2 or Idle Rocket Launch have ads?
Both Space Frontier 2 and Idle Rocket Launch show ads.
Which is updated more often, Space Frontier 2 or Idle Rocket Launch?
Space Frontier 2 ships an update monthly, and Idle Rocket Launch every 3 weeks. Most recently, Space Frontier 2 was updated on October 14, 2026 and Idle Rocket Launch on October 14, 2026.

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