# Idle SpaceFlight vs Supernova

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Supernova at 78% against Idle SpaceFlight's 38%. Supernova also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.4 vs 4.1). Idle SpaceFlight's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle SpaceFlight sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Supernova sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Supernova holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 42 and 63 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Idle SpaceFlight's written reviews are positive against 78% of Supernova's.

Idle SpaceFlight ships an update daily, Supernova every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle SpaceFlight | Supernova |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-spaceflight/id1538856127/reviews) | **[4.4 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supernova-idle-star-forge/id6779555607/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 42 | **63** |
| Positive reviews | 38.1% of reviews | **77.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 108 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blindsided Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538856129) | [HUGO ANATOLE PAUL MORICEAU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845368412) |

## 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 |


### Supernova

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supernova-idle-star-forge/id6779555607)

An idle space tycoon game where you fuse hydrogen to grow and detonate stars. Earn permanent power-ups with each supernova to accelerate future runs. Features offline progress and a visually evolving star.

**Highlights:** Fuse hydrogen to create and grow stars, Offline progress and production, Visually evolving star stages, Prestige system with supernova cinematics, Deep multiplier stacking and research upgrades, Daily missions and streaks, Fully offline gameplay

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 Photons | $0.99 | one-time |
| Time Warp: 4 Hours | $1.99 | one-time |
| Break the Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Automation Core | $3.99 | one-time |
| Supporter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Time Warp: 24 Hours | $4.99 | one-time |
| 300 Photons | $4.99 | one-time |
| 700 Photons | $9.99 | one-time |
| Time Warp: 7 Days | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1600 Photons | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle SpaceFlight free?

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

### Is Supernova free?

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

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

Supernova is rated higher. Idle SpaceFlight averages 4.1 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Supernova averages 4.4 from 63 ratings.

### Do Idle SpaceFlight or Supernova have ads?

Idle SpaceFlight shows ads; Supernova does not.

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

Idle SpaceFlight ships an update daily, and Supernova every 2 days. Most recently, Idle SpaceFlight was updated on October 7, 2026 and Supernova on October 17, 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.*