# Stellar! vs Idle Game 1

The clearest difference is rating: Idle Game 1 at 4.7 against Stellar!'s 2.2. Idle Game 1 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Stellar!'s advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 61%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stellar! sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Idle Game 1 sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Idle Game 1 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Game 1 has 8.4K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Stellar!'s written reviews are positive against 61% of Idle Game 1's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Stellar! ships an update every 2 months, Idle Game 1 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stellar! | Idle Game 1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stellar-infinity-defense/id1379005158/reviews) | **[4.7 (8.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-game-1/id1529082184/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **8.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 61.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 104 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SeHyeon Im](https://appshunter.io/developer/1294084939) | [Cem Kamiloglu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759947697) |

## What reviewers say

### Stellar!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stellar-infinity-defense/id1379005158)

Defend the last planet with life from alien robots by controlling a spaceship and strategically placing towers. Loot spaceships and towers, upgrade abilities, and combine cards to build your unique defense strategy. Compete globally on the ranking system.

**Highlights:** Control spaceship to defend base, Select tactical upgrades, Loot spaceships and towers, Unique tower abilities, Combine spaceship and tower cards, Global ranking system

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 GEMS | $0.99 | one-time |
| 110 GEMS | $4.99 | one-time |
| 240 GEMS | $9.99 | one-time |
| 550 GEMS | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1500 GEMS | $49.99 | one-time |
| 3200 GEMS | $99.99 | one-time |


### Idle Game 1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-game-1/id1529082184)

This incremental clicker game offers a unique experience for seasoned players with its emphasis on random upgrades and strategic decision-making. Each playthrough unfolds differently due to randomized prestige bonuses, encouraging varied optimizations and adjustments. It provides a tactical depth rarely seen in the genre, with special features for managing progress and purchases.

**Highlights:** Random prestige bonuses, Strategic optimization, Varied adjustments, Color upgrade mechanics, Prestige cheat selection, Low contrast mode

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| x 250 Prestige Bonus | $0.99 | one-time |
| Select Prestige for 20 Rounds | $0.99 | one-time |
| x 5K Prestige Bonus | $1.99 | one-time |
| x 1 Million Prestige Bonus | $2.99 | one-time |
| x 75 Million Prestige Bonus | $3.99 | one-time |
| Infinite (Maxed: 95.8Q) Prestige | $4.99 | one-time |
| Add 0.50 Prestige Power | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 No ads or forced purchases
- 🚀 Fast progression in early game
- 💡 Unique random prestige mechanic
- 👍 Simple, clean design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Random prestige upgrades can be frustrating
- 🔋 No offline progress
- 💤 Extremely slow progress in late game
- 💤 Repetitive grind towards the end
- 💰 Paid upgrade required to finish the game

**Reported bugs**

- Prestige bonuses not working as expected
- Upgrade buttons not registering taps
- Compatibility issues on larger screens

**Requested features**

- Offline earnings or idle mode
- More control over prestige upgrades
- Better balance for late-game progression
- Visual indicators for max-leveled upgrades


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stellar! free?

Stellar! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Idle Game 1 free?

Idle Game 1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Stellar! or Idle Game 1?

Idle Game 1 is rated higher. Stellar! averages 2.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Idle Game 1 averages 4.7 from 8.4K ratings.

### Do Stellar! or Idle Game 1 have ads?

Stellar! shows ads; Idle Game 1 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stellar! or Idle Game 1?

Stellar! ships an update every 2 months, and Idle Game 1 weekly. Most recently, Stellar! was updated on October 25, 2026 and Idle Game 1 on November 1, 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.*