# Idle SpaceFlight vs Idle Anomaly

The clearest difference is rating: Idle Anomaly at 4.7 against Idle SpaceFlight's 4.1. Idle Anomaly also leads on ratings volume (364 vs 42). Idle SpaceFlight's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 5 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle SpaceFlight sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Idle Anomaly sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Idle Anomaly holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Anomaly has 364 ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Idle SpaceFlight's written reviews are positive against 38% of Idle Anomaly's.

Idle SpaceFlight ships an update daily, Idle Anomaly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle SpaceFlight | Idle Anomaly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-spaceflight/id1538856127/reviews) | **[4.7 (364 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-anomaly-alien-control/id1630927796/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 42 | **364** |
| Positive reviews | 36.4% of reviews | **37.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 108 MB | 249 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Blindsided Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538856129) | [Hot Siberians](https://appshunter.io/developer/1582606391) |

## What reviewers say

### Idle SpaceFlight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-spaceflight/id1538856127)

Gather resources to construct and upgrade modules. These modules continuously generate more resources, allowing for exponential growth.  Reset your progress to unlock powerful modifiers that further boost your resource production.

**Highlights:** Resource collection, Module construction, Automated resource generation, Prestige system, Modifier unlocks

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


### Idle Anomaly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-anomaly-alien-control/id1630927796)

Build a research station to uncover the secrets of a mysterious alien Obelisk. Manage employees, defend your base from alien invaders, and upgrade heroes. Progress continues even when you're offline.

**Highlights:** Build and upgrade research station, Manage employees and monitor health, Defend base from alien attacks, Upgrade space heroes, Study UFOs and collect resources, Offline progress and idle earnings

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 80 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Helicopter. | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Researcher | $4.99 | one-time |
| Johnny Goldhand | $4.99 | one-time |
| Beginner's Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Researcher | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Dr. Massachusetts | $10.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $13.99 | one-time |
| Professional's Pack | $13.99 | one-time |
| Neat Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Gems | $24.99 | one-time |
| All Inclusive Pack | $35.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game overall
- 🎨 Great design scheme
- ✨ Items change looks
- 🧘 Calming gameplay
- 💡 Interesting and fun gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📉 New update makes it dip
- 💸 Hero upgrades too expensive
- 🐛 Ads still present after purchase
- 💸 In-game purchases not received
- ⏳ Purchases don't take effect

**Reported bugs**

- Reset all data
- No ads upgrade not working
- Beginner pack not received
- In-app purchases not credited
- Game keeps locking up

**Requested features**

- Fix game issues or refund
- Add more content to the game
- Improve developer communication for future plans


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle SpaceFlight free?

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

### Is Idle Anomaly free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Idle SpaceFlight or Idle Anomaly?

Idle Anomaly is rated higher. Idle SpaceFlight averages 4.1 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Idle Anomaly averages 4.7 from 364 ratings.

### Do Idle SpaceFlight or Idle Anomaly have ads?

Both Idle SpaceFlight and Idle Anomaly show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Idle SpaceFlight or Idle Anomaly?

Idle SpaceFlight ships an update daily, and Idle Anomaly every 5 weeks. Most recently, Idle SpaceFlight was updated on October 27, 2026 and Idle Anomaly on October 24, 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.*