# Planets Nu vs Idle Star Empire

Planets Nu and Idle Star Empire both sit at 3.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Idle Star Empire's written reviews are positive against 0% of Planets Nu's. Planets Nu's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Star Empire sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Planets Nu asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for Planets Nu against 3.8 for Idle Star Empire. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Planets Nu's written reviews are positive against 75% of Idle Star Empire's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Planets Nu | Idle Star Empire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planets-nu/id1453333541/reviews)** | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-star-empire/id6450506347/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 228 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Geographical Media Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/665400407) | [Frederic Nagler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693577034) |

## What reviewers say

### Planets Nu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planets-nu/id1453333541)

Engage in a turn-based space strategy game where you manage resources, colonize planets, and build starships. Compete economically and militarily against other galactic empires in a multi-player environment.

**Highlights:** Turn-based space combat, Galactic empire simulation, Resource management, Starship construction, Planet colonization, Multi-player competition

**In-app purchases:** none


### Idle Star Empire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-star-empire/id6450506347)

Become an intergalactic conqueror in this idle space exploration game. Gather resources, upgrade your fleet, research technologies, and conquer new planets. Forge alliances or wage war to build the most powerful empire in the galaxy.

**Highlights:** Idle resource gathering, Spaceship fleet management, Technology research, Planet exploration, Diplomacy and conquest, Empire building

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Medium Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Supporter Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Timewarp Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Tournament Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Terraformer Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Big Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads for 365 Days | $12.99 | one-time |
| Explorer Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Forever | $34.99 | one-time |
| Giant Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Pack | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Planets Nu free?

Planets Nu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Idle Star Empire free?

Idle Star Empire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Planets Nu or Idle Star Empire?

Planets Nu is rated higher. Planets Nu averages 3.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Idle Star Empire averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Planets Nu or Idle Star Empire have ads?

Idle Star Empire shows ads; Planets Nu does not.

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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.*