# Idle Highway vs Planet Builder

The clearest difference is rating: Planet Builder at 5.0 against Idle Highway's 4.4. Planet Builder also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Idle Highway's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 5) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Highway sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Planet Builder sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Planet Builder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Highway has 1.2K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Idle Highway ships an update every 10 days, Planet Builder every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Highway | Planet Builder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-highway/id1476946557/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-builder-idle-evolution/id6744976926/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 42.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 134 MB | 705 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cezary Tabota](https://appshunter.io/developer/1333194573) | [Olha Kolomiiets](https://appshunter.io/developer/1701258620) |

## What reviewers say

### Idle Highway

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-highway/id1476946557)

Build and manage your own highway empire in this engaging idle game. Earn money and expand your network to become a wealthy tycoon. Simple to learn and fun to master.

**Highlights:** Control highway traffic, Build highway networks, Manage highway operations, Earn in-game currency, Expand your empire

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and intuitive design
- 💡 Interesting traffic control concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of content and progression
- 🔍 Abandoned by developers
- 🔍 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Short gameplay experience

**Reported bugs**

- Cars phasing through each other
- Blocked in-game reviews
- Crashes after ads
- Locked new maps despite meeting requirements

**Requested features**

- More levels and maps
- Improved offline earnings
- Better progression and content
- Reduced ads or optional ad-free mode


### Planet Builder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-builder-idle-evolution/id6744976926)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamonds Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins Booster | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds Pack | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Highway free?

Idle Highway 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 Highway or Planet Builder?

Planet Builder is rated higher. Idle Highway averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Planet Builder averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Idle Highway or Planet Builder have ads?

Both Idle Highway and Planet Builder show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Idle Highway or Planet Builder?

Idle Highway ships an update every 10 days, and Planet Builder every 6 days. Most recently, Idle Highway was updated on October 2, 2026 and Planet Builder on September 18, 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.*