Comparison

Idle World vs Planet Builder

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

Head to head
About

Idle World

Build and expand your own planet from the ground up in this addictive idle clicker game. Upgrade your world to generate energy, colonize new areas, and introduce life. Can you unlock the atmosphere and create a thriving planet?

Highlights
  • Planet creation and upgrades
  • Energy generation system
  • Colonize and expand
  • Introduce plants and animals
  • Unlock the atmosphere
  • Offline production
Features
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The most addictive Idle Clicker game ever! In this brand new idle game you can decide about the creation of the earth. The more you upgrade the planet, the more energy you will get. Spend energy to colonize the planet. Plant plants to allow animals to grow! Can you unlock the atmosphere? Easy and simple gameplay: - Great upgrade system that will keep you playing for hours! - Prevent a natural catastrophe by unlocking the atmosphere. - Start off with upgrading the ground and unlock animals and humans! Features: - Beautiful animations! - Create the world as you want it! - Many categories to upgrade! - Endless hours of gameplay! SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS: Idle World VIP offers a weekly subscription for $5.99 after a 3-days of free trial or a monthly subscription of $19.99/Month or a yearly subscription of $99.99/Year. This is an auto renewable subscription. It gives you: - No Ads - X2 multiplier - +60 Diamonds every day - Free flying bonuses - Unlock all planets - Infinite offline production End of trial and subscription renewal This price is for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, it will be charged $5.99 weekly for the renewal. $19,99 for the monthly subscription or $99,99 for the yearly offer. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Canceling trial or subscription You can turn off the auto-renew for the subscription whenever you want to through iTunes account. Check https://support.apple.com/HT202039. When your current trial/subscription Please find our Privacy Policy at this link https://www.funcellgames.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use at this link https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Planet Builder

Create and evolve your own planets in this relaxing cosmic adventure. Gather resources, build diverse worlds, and discover quirky objects to bring your universe to life. Enjoy endless creative possibilities with upgrades and boosters.

Highlights
  • Planet creation and evolution
  • Resource gathering
  • Cosmic object collection
  • Planet upgrades and boosters
  • Idle gameplay
  • Universe building
Features
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Welcome to Planet Builder: Idle Evolution – the chill cosmic adventure where you get to play universe architect! Ever dreamt of shaping your own planets, sprinkling them with plants, trees, and maybe a few critters here and there? Well, buckle up because in this game, you're in charge of creating your very own cosmic playgrounds! So, what's the deal? Simple – gather resources, build planets, and watch 'em evolve right before your eyes! Whether you're into serene moonscapes or bustling civilizations, there's no limit to your cosmic creativity. And hey, who said you can't have a bit of fun while you're at it? Keep your eyes peeled for quirky objects floating around in space – collect 'em all and watch your universe come alive with a dash of cosmic charm! But wait, there's more! With upgrades and special boosters at your fingertips, you'll be zooming through the cosmos in no time. Speed up your resource gathering, supercharge your planet growth – the sky's not even the limit here! Planet Builder: Idle Evolution isn't just a game, it's a cosmic vacation for your soul. With its laid-back vibe and endless possibilities, it's perfect for unwinding after a long day or simply kicking back on a lazy afternoon. So, what are you waiting for? Grab your space suit, fire up the engines, and let's get building – the universe is waiting for your creative touch!

Screenshots

Idle World4 screens
Planet Builder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Idle World at 34K against Planet Builder's 14. Planet Builder's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 weeks) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 World sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Planet Builder sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Planet Builder holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle World has 34K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Idle World ships an update every 4 weeks, Planet Builder every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Idle World versus Planet Builder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIdle WorldPlanet Builder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (34K ratings)4.8 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings34K — better14
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size434 MB705 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developerfuncell Games Pvt LtdOlha Kolomiiets

Customer experience

Idle World

All ratings34,381 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral4.7%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews1,360 reviews
Positive31.4%
Neutral16.3%
Negative52.4%

Planet Builder

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Idle World

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game freezing or crashing on launch
  • Currency and upgrade tracking issues
  • Prestige system resets progress
  • Protection tab and mechanics not working as intended

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more planets and solar system elements
  • Improve offline earnings and time limits
  • Implement a 'max' upgrade button
  • Fix incorrect country information

Planet Builder

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Idle World

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Monthly Membership$19.991 Month
One-time10
  • Remove Interstitial Ads$2.99
  • Diamond Pack 1$2.99
  • Limited Offer$2.99
Show 7 more
  • Starter Pack For Earth$2.99
  • Diamond Pack 2$4.99
  • Idle Combo$7.99
  • Diamond Pack 3$9.99
  • Unlock Mars$9.99
  • No Ads Forever$9.99
  • Remove all types of ads$14.99
7 purchases

Planet Builder

One-time7
  • Diamonds Pack$2.99
  • Starter Pack$2.99
  • Diamonds Pack$4.99
Show 4 more
  • Special Offer$4.99
  • No Ads$4.99
  • Coins Booster$9.99
  • Diamonds Pack$9.99

Questions

Is Idle World free?
Idle World is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Planet Builder free?
Planet Builder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Idle World or Planet Builder?
Planet Builder is rated higher. Idle World averages 4.5 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while Planet Builder averages 4.8 from 14 ratings.
Do Idle World or Planet Builder have ads?
Both Idle World and Planet Builder show ads.
Which is updated more often, Idle World or Planet Builder?
Idle World ships an update every 4 weeks, and Planet Builder every 6 days. Most recently, Idle World was updated on October 25, 2026 and Planet Builder on October 23, 2026.

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