PocketCrawler vs Idle Space Force
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PocketCrawler
Engage in a wave-based battle system where enemies possess unique skills you can acquire. Manage your equipment and skills through a simple inventory. Earn idle rewards even when the app is in the background and complete all missions.
- Idle rewards in background
- Acquire unique enemy skills
- Simple inventory system
- Wave-based battle system
- Mission accomplishment
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Features: - You can get idle reward when the app is in background. - Accomplish all missions! - All enemies have unique skill which can be acquired. - Simple inventory for equipments and skills. - Wave type battle system. - DO NOT FIGHT WITH MERCHANT!
Idle Space Force
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.
- Incremental idle gameplay
- Retro space shoot 'em up battles
- Ship upgrades and prestige system
- Offline income generation
- Explore multiple unique worlds
- Pixelated retro graphics
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Take command of your ship in Idle Space Force! Blast your way through this retro incremental space shoot ‘em up, upgrade your ship, and travel to scenic and dangerous planets, collecting a passive income for your fleet! Idle Space Force is a retro idle tapper with the perfect blend of idle and RPG mechanics inspired by the classics like Space Invaders and Asteroids. Collect your ISF credits while offline and blast through seven unique worlds with classic shmup gameplay. Prestige your way through Deep Space upgrades and travel to never before seen worlds! Idle Gameplay Generate income as you cruise AFK or battle hordes of enemies through space! Your ship’s progress continues while offline, letting you pick up the action wherever you are in the universe. Action-Packed Battles Engage in intense pixelated retro space battles as you face relentless enemies from across the galaxy. With classic mechanics of the staple shoot ‘em up / shmup genre, you’ll be filling the screen with bombs and bees in a flash – battling enemy ships, enemy hornets, and enemy bosses. Gameplay inspired by 8 bit classics like Space Invaders and Asteroids. Upgrade Your Ship Kit out your ship with powerful upgrades and frontier technologies to unleash devastating firepower. Collect income like an idle game while offline, then add missiles, magnetism, and more to your vessel. Looking for even more firepower? Prestige your way to the ultimate unlocks and blast away the competition! Explore the Cosmos Vast worlds await you in the expanses of space. Uncover hidden treasures, acquire new upgrades and confront challenging bosses. From the outskirts of deep space to the remnants of the Terran homeworld, there are many unique challenges along the way. Addictive Experience With simple yet engaging gameplay mechanics, Idle Space Force offers endless entertainment for both casual players and hardcore enthusiasts alike. The mix of idle game mechanics and shoot 'em up action ensures that even when you’re not working – you’re always on the clock! Ready to conquer the cosmos? Download Idle Space Force now and embark on an epic retro idle shmup journey!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Idle Space Force at 4.7 against PocketCrawler's 3.6. Idle Space Force also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 24 months) and ratings volume (550 vs 12). PocketCrawler's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and 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
Both are free to download. PocketCrawler sells 5 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 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Space Force has 550 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of PocketCrawler's written reviews are positive against 71% of Idle Space Force's.
PocketCrawler ships an update every 24 months, Idle Space Force every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PocketCrawler | Idle Space Force |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (12 ratings) | 4.7 (550 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | 71.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 12 | 550 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 18 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 122 MB | 137 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Yoku Takahashi | Fuse Games |
Customer experience
PocketCrawler
Idle Space Force
Bugs and requests
PocketCrawler
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Idle Space Force
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes when trying to advance to next planet
- Offline rewards not working properly
- Forced flashing screen from power-up
Requested features
7 requests- 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
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- Earlier auto-fire/generation upgrades
- More levels/content
In-app purchases
PocketCrawler
- 100 crystals$0.99
- 400 crystals$3.99
- 840 crystals$7.99
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- 4400 crystals$39.99
- 10000 crystals$79.99
Idle Space Force
- Star Coin Currency x100$1.99
- Star Coin Currency x300$3.99
- Remove Ads$6.99
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- Prestige Pack$7.99
- Starter Pack$9.99
- Star Coin Currency x1000$10.99
- Star Coin Currency x2500$19.99
- Star Coin Currency x7500$49.99
Questions
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