# Idle Space Force vs Idle Cannon Quest

The clearest difference is ads: Idle Cannon Quest at none against Idle Space Force's shown. Idle Cannon Quest also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18). Idle Space Force's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 34 months) and ratings volume (552 vs 3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Space Force sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Idle Cannon Quest sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Idle Cannon Quest holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Space Force has 552 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Idle Space Force ships an update every 3 weeks, Idle Cannon Quest every 34 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Space Force | Idle Cannon Quest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (552 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-space-force/id1605194403/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-cannon-quest/id1606769037/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **552** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 71.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 34 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 137 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Fuse Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1226258821) | [Pablo Barbero Bautista](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604647237) |

## What reviewers say

### Idle Space Force

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-space-force/id1605194403)

Command a retro spaceship in this incremental clicker game. Blast enemies, upgrade your ship, and explore planets to earn passive income. Enjoy classic shoot 'em up action with idle RPG mechanics.

**Highlights:** Incremental idle gameplay, Retro space shoot 'em up battles, Ship upgrades and prestige system, Offline income generation, Explore multiple unique worlds, Pixelated retro graphics

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Star Coin Currency x100 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Star Coin Currency x300 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Prestige Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Star Coin Currency x1000 | $10.99 | one-time |
| Star Coin Currency x2500 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Star Coin Currency x7500 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game with decent core loop
- 👍 No intrusive ads and reasonable IAP
- 🚀 Constant new updates
- 🚀 Engaging and fun gameplay
- 👍 No forced ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate hit boxes for coins/fuel
- 🐛 Offline earnings issues
- 🐛 Crashes when trying to advance
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- ⏱️ Slow early game progression

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to advance to next planet
- Offline rewards not working properly
- Forced flashing screen from power-up

**Requested features**

- Loot falling towards the ship
- Seasonal item multipliers working on all items
- Visibility of loot from invisible enemies
- Hint system for clues
- Faster bullet speed


### Idle Cannon Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-cannon-quest/id1606769037)

Embark on an epic monster-hunting adventure in this clicker game. Upgrade your cannon, unlock special ammo, and battle over 60 unique enemies across 8 worlds. Earn rewards offline and compete globally.

**Highlights:** Monster hunting adventure, Cannon and ammo upgrades, Over 60 unique enemies, 8 monster-filled worlds, Offline coin and reward earning, Global leaderboard competition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50.000 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100.000 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10.000.000 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Suggestions | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50.000.000 coins | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Space Force free?

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

### Is Idle Cannon Quest free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Idle Space Force or Idle Cannon Quest?

Idle Cannon Quest is rated higher. Idle Space Force averages 4.7 out of 5 from 552 ratings, while Idle Cannon Quest averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Idle Space Force or Idle Cannon Quest have ads?

Idle Space Force shows ads; Idle Cannon Quest does not.

### Which is updated more often, Idle Space Force or Idle Cannon Quest?

Idle Space Force ships an update every 3 weeks, and Idle Cannon Quest every 34 months. Most recently, Idle Space Force was updated on November 3, 2026 and Idle Cannon Quest on November 3, 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.*