# Planets Nu vs Idle Galaxy Empire

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Idle Galaxy Empire at 100% against Planets Nu's 0%. Idle Galaxy Empire also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8). Planets Nu's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Idle Galaxy Empire holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Planets Nu has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Planets Nu's written reviews are positive against 100% of Idle Galaxy Empire's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Planets Nu | Idle Galaxy Empire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planets-nu/id1453333541/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-galaxy-empire/id6761958556/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 4 MB | 114 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) | [Vyrai](https://appshunter.io/developer/779003811) |

## 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 Galaxy Empire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-galaxy-empire/id6761958556)

Build a vast galactic empire by colonizing planets, claiming asteroids, and conquering solar systems. This idle clicker offers endless progression with satisfying number growth and strategic upgrades. Enjoy a relaxing AFK experience in a procedurally generated 3D universe with atmospheric audio.

**Highlights:** Colonize planets, asteroids, solar systems, and galaxies, Idle resource production even when offline, Upgrade planets and systems for increased generation, Prestige system for permanent upgrades, Unlock achievements and earn Void Ingots, Procedurally generated 3D universe, Atmospheric audio and intuitive interface

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Planets Nu free?

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

### Is Idle Galaxy Empire free?

Idle Galaxy Empire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Idle Galaxy Empire is rated higher. Planets Nu averages 3.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Idle Galaxy Empire averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Idle Galaxy 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.*