# Idle Space Force vs Asteroids

The clearest difference is rating: Idle Space Force at 4.7 against Asteroids's 4.3. Idle Space Force also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 50%) and ratings volume (547 vs 11). Asteroids's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Space Force sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Asteroids sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Idle Space Force holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Space Force has 547 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Idle Space Force's written reviews are positive against 50% of Asteroids's.

Idle Space Force ships an update every 3 weeks, Asteroids every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Space Force | Asteroids |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (547 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-space-force/id1605194403/reviews)** | [4.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asteroids-idle-challenge/id1634713997/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **547** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **71.3% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 136 MB | 193 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Fuse Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1226258821) | [Daedalus Lab LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1618824737) |

## 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


### Asteroids

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asteroids-idle-challenge/id1634713997)

Command a fleet to destroy asteroids and conquer the galaxy. This idle strategy game features fleet upgrades, epic boss battles, and retro visuals. Compete in tournaments and enjoy endless content with regular updates.

**Highlights:** Idle resource gathering, Fleet upgrades and new ships, Epic boss asteroid battles, Retro polished visuals, High-score tournaments, Regular content updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads. | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Omega Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Extra Large Pack | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Space Force free?

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

### Is Asteroids free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Idle Space Force or Asteroids?

Idle Space Force is rated higher. Idle Space Force averages 4.7 out of 5 from 547 ratings, while Asteroids averages 4.3 from 11 ratings.

### Do Idle Space Force or Asteroids have ads?

Both Idle Space Force and Asteroids show ads.

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

Idle Space Force ships an update every 3 weeks, and Asteroids every 2 months. Most recently, Idle Space Force was updated on September 22, 2026 and Asteroids on July 5, 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.*