Comparison

Zen Idle vs IdleSphere

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

Head to head
About

Zen Idle

Engage in a relaxing physics-based puzzle game where you can choose to play actively or passively. Upgrade your game elements, collect powerful cards, and strategize to maximize your progress. Earn idle income even when you're away.

Highlights
  • Upgrade balls and stages
  • Collectible cards for bonuses
  • Evolving perk system
  • Prestige system for bonuses
  • Strategic card and perk combinations
  • Idle income generation
Features
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Play passively or actively. Plenty of deep strategy to try or simply sit back and relax. Some main features include - Upgrading balls and stages to increase income - Collectible cards - provides massive permanent bonuses to your game - Perk system - evolves every playthrough - Prestige - reset and begin again with massive bonuses to push further - Strategize - test strategies to see which cards and perks work best together - Game progresses while away, earn idle income See how far you can progress in this physics based, relaxing idle game. Choose to idle and take the zen path. Or develop a strategy and maximize productivity. 1000's of upgrades to buy! The game will continue to evolve and receive updates based on user feedback. From the creator of Idle Planet Miner and Idle Tap Zoo.

About

IdleSphere

Experience a visually stunning incremental game centered around spheres. Watch countless spheres come to life with synchronized graphics and in-game currency. Enjoy intuitive upgrades, a deep prestige system, and a wealth of content in this mesmerizing adventure.

Highlights
  • Visually stunning sphere graphics
  • Synchronized in-game currency and visuals
  • Intuitive upgrade system
  • Extensive prestige system
  • Zoom in and out functionality
  • Wealth of content
Features
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Introducing Idle Sphere, a stunningly beautiful incremental game that revolves around the captivating world of spheres. Prepare to be amazed as countless spheres come to life using cutting-edge technology. The game's graphics are seamlessly synchronized with the in-game currency, ensuring a mesmerizing visual experience. As you progress, you'll encounter increasingly complex, beautiful, and colossal spheres that will leave you in awe. Idle Sphere's gameplay is built on simple yet engaging upgrades, allowing you to enjoy the game intuitively. Immerse yourself in the satisfying experience of zooming in and out, admiring the exquisite beauty of the spheres. The game features an extensive prestige system that adds depth to your journey. Although some upgrades may reset when you prestige, fear not! You'll emerge stronger and quickly regain your former power, ready to take on new challenges. Despite its simplicity, Idle Sphere offers a wealth of content for you to explore and enjoy. Dive into this captivating world of spheres and embark on an unforgettable incremental gaming adventure!

Screenshots

Zen Idle4 screens
IdleSphere4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Zen Idle at 4.6 against IdleSphere's 3.8. Zen Idle also leads on ratings volume (2.9K vs 32). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Zen Idle sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and IdleSphere sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Zen Idle holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zen Idle has 2.9K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Zen Idle's written reviews are positive against 47% of IdleSphere's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zen Idle ships an update every 10 days, IdleSphere every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Zen Idle versus IdleSphere: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZen IdleIdleSphere
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.9K ratings) — better3.8 (32 ratings)
Positive reviews54.6% of reviews — better46.7% of reviews
Number of ratings2.9K — better32
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB224 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTech Tree Games LLCIdle System, Inc.

Customer experience

Zen Idle

All ratings2,864 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral3.9%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews335 reviews
Positive54.6%
Neutral15.5%
Negative29.9%

IdleSphere

All ratings32 ratings
Positive65.6%
Neutral18.8%
Negative15.6%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive46.7%
Neutral26.7%
Negative26.7%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Zen Idle

One-time10
  • Gem Pack 1$4.99
  • Starter Pack$9.99
  • Remove Ads$9.99
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  • Gem Pack 2$9.99
  • Gem Pack 3$19.99
  • Epic Pack$29.99
  • Gem Pack 4$29.99
  • Card Pack 1$29.99
  • Prestige Pack$29.99
  • Gem Pack 5$49.99
6 purchases

IdleSphere

One-time6
  • Chaotics 200$1.99
  • Chaotics 1000$6.99
  • Orbit Pack$7.99
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  • Permanent Bonus$9.99
  • Digital Winter$19.99
  • Chaotics 5000$29.99

Questions

Is Zen Idle free?
Zen Idle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IdleSphere free?
IdleSphere is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Zen Idle or IdleSphere?
Zen Idle is rated higher. Zen Idle averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while IdleSphere averages 3.8 from 32 ratings.
Do Zen Idle or IdleSphere have ads?
Both Zen Idle and IdleSphere show ads.
Which is updated more often, Zen Idle or IdleSphere?
Zen Idle ships an update every 10 days, and IdleSphere every 8 days. Most recently, Zen Idle was updated on November 3, 2026 and IdleSphere on November 4, 2026.

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