Comparison

Idle Army vs Galaxy Wing Zero

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

Head to head
About

Idle Army

Lead your army against relentless enemy hordes. Merge units to create powerful soldiers and unlock devastating weapons. Strategize your troop organization and upgrade your hero to survive waves of attackers and achieve victory.

Highlights
  • Merge units to increase power
  • Unlock new recruits and weapons
  • Counter various enemy types
  • Upgrade and customize hero
  • Endless survival mode
  • Strategic troop organization
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Have you ever dreamt of being a squad leader? Now is the perfect time! You will have to survive a horde of enemies. With the help of your amazing army, march forward. Count on your soldiers and merge the units to become more powerful in order to defeat the attackers. They will use all of their power and might to attack you: drones, ninjas, trucks, and tanks. Get ready for battle! Discover new recruits to join your ranks and improve your firepower. How will you organize your military troops? Pistol, Rifle, Minigun, Bomber, Grenade, Rocket Launcher, Tank, Sniper and even Sharpshooter, they are all available to help you counter the waves. To conquer, you must reach the highest level and for that, you will have to create an all-star army and have a great rate of fire. Are the enemies too strong? Launch the nuke, but make sure to time it right. One blast can make you the ultimate tycoon… or end everything. Upgrade and customize your hero as you wish, do you feel more comfortable to shoot the enemies as a superhero or as an assassin? The choice is yours in this military simulation! Make sure to test the endless mode to prove your skills! Get ready for warfare!

About

Galaxy Wing Zero

Engage in intense aerial combat with powerful warplanes and epic boss battles. Upgrade your arsenal, dodge bullets, and defend the galaxy in this arcade-style shooting game. Progress through challenging difficulty levels and unlock evolving talents for ultimate power.

Highlights
  • Intense dogfights and 3D combat visuals
  • Powerful warplanes and epic boss battles
  • Hundreds of weapon and gear upgrades
  • Evolving talents and roguelike-style upgrades
  • Infinite survival mode with huge rewards
  • Multiple difficulty levels from Normal to Nightmare
Features
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Get ready for nonstop aerial action in Galaxy Wing Zero – the arcade-style airplane shooting game packed with intense dogfights, 3D combat visuals, powerful warplanes, and epic boss battles! Whether you're a longtime fan of retro shooters or a newcomer looking for high-flying action, Galaxy Wing Zero combines nostalgic arcade gameplay with stunning modern effects and thrilling combat mechanics. Become the Sky’s Last Defender! Take command as an elite wing fighter pilot! Evil forces have invaded the skies – it’s up to you to rise through the clouds, defeat enemies, and protect the galaxy. Pilot powerful aircraft, dodge waves of bullets, upgrade your arsenal, and face off against massive, unique bosses in explosive dogfights! Key Features: - Shoot down enemies and face powerful, diverse bosses with unique attack patterns and tactics. - Upgrade hundreds of weapons and gear. Equip combat buffs and forge your ideal battle strategy. - Progress through battle zones from Normal to Nightmare difficulty and conquer new skies. - Permanently boost your combat power with evolving talents and roguelike-style upgrades. - Test your limits and win huge rewards in a thrilling infinite survival mode. Take off, shoot down your enemies, and become the true hero of the skies! The battle for the galaxy begins now – and you’re the last line of defense.

Screenshots

Idle Army4 screens
Galaxy Wing Zero4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Idle Army at 21K against Galaxy Wing Zero's 94. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Idle Army sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Galaxy Wing Zero sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Idle Army against 4.6 for Galaxy Wing Zero. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Army has 21K ratings behind it against 94, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 27% and 27% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Idle Army ships an update fortnightly, Galaxy Wing Zero every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Idle Army versus Galaxy Wing Zero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIdle ArmyGalaxy Wing Zero
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (21K ratings) — better4.6 (94 ratings)
Positive reviews27.3% of reviews — better26.9% of reviews
Number of ratings21K — better94
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
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
Size277 MB236 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperKwalee LtdNoodle Games Limited

Customer experience

Idle Army

All ratings21,070 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral5.1%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews355 reviews
Positive27.3%
Neutral11.8%
Negative60.8%

Galaxy Wing Zero

All ratings94 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral3.2%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive26.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative65.4%

Bugs and requests

Idle Army

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezes at the end of certain levels
  • Rewards not registering after completing levels
  • Randomly deleting or duplicating troops

Requested features

4 requests
  • More troop types and upgrade options
  • Increase base size to accommodate more units
  • Add new maps and enemy types
  • Improve endless mode progression

Galaxy Wing Zero

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Idle Army

Subscriptions1
  • V.I.P. Subscription3 Days trial$7.997 Days
One-time9
  • SPY$1.99
  • Railgun$1.99
  • Costume One man army$1.99
Show 6 more
  • Costume Super soldier$1.99
  • Aditionnal Unit Slot$1.99
  • No Ads$2.99
  • Flamethrower$2.99
  • Grenadier$2.99
  • God Father$9.99
11 purchases

Galaxy Wing Zero

One-time11
  • Air Value Items$0.99
  • 0199-Remove Ads$1.99
  • Space Value Items$1.99
Show 8 more
  • Arcade Value Items$4.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • Alien Value Items$9.99
  • Shooter Value Items$14.99
  • Force Value Items$17.99
  • Wing Value Items$39.99
  • Hero Value Items$54.99
  • Squad Value Items$99.99

Questions

Is Idle Army free?
Idle Army is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Galaxy Wing Zero free?
Galaxy Wing Zero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Idle Army or Galaxy Wing Zero?
Idle Army is rated higher. Idle Army averages 4.6 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while Galaxy Wing Zero averages 4.6 from 94 ratings.
Do Idle Army or Galaxy Wing Zero have ads?
Both Idle Army and Galaxy Wing Zero show ads.
Which is updated more often, Idle Army or Galaxy Wing Zero?
Idle Army ships an update fortnightly, and Galaxy Wing Zero every 3 weeks. Most recently, Idle Army was updated on October 20, 2026 and Galaxy Wing Zero on October 16, 2026.

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