# Idle Space Force vs Tiny Quest

The clearest difference is rating: Idle Space Force at 4.7 against Tiny Quest's 4.3. Idle Space Force also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 57%) and ratings volume (551 vs 86). Tiny Quest's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Space Force sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Tiny Quest sells 27 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 551 ratings behind it against 86, 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 57% of Tiny Quest's.

Idle Space Force ships an update every 3 weeks, Tiny Quest every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Space Force | Tiny Quest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (551 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-space-force/id1605194403/reviews)** | [4.3 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-quest-idle-rpg-game/id1659769609/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **551** | 86 |
| Positive reviews | **71.3% of reviews** | 57.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 137 MB | 365 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fuse Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1226258821) | [SUPERBOX. Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1165756567) |

## 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


### Tiny Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-quest-idle-rpg-game/id1659769609)

Embark on an adventure where heroes and pets grow infinitely and merge to defeat monsters. Collect heroes, combine skills, and explore mines and dungeons for items. Enjoy offline idle rewards and uncover hidden artifacts to become the strongest.

**Highlights:** Collect and combine heroes with unique skills, Merge pets to create stronger creatures, Infinite hero and pet growth, Explore mines and dungeons for items, Offline idle rewards, Discover hidden artifacts

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

**In-app purchases (27)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| New User Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pass 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stage 100 Bonus Package | $1.49 | one-time |
| Day 1 Ticket Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gift Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Day 2 Ticket Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daily Merge Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pass 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Day 5 Ticket Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gift Chest | $3.99 | one-time |
| Goddess Blessing Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Merge Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Enemy Pass 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Attendance Pass 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Day 6 Ticket Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Day 7 Ticket Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Ads Removal | $9.99 | one-time |
| VIP Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Daily Dungeon Premium Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Daily Merge Premium Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Merge Premium Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Dungeon Premium Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| Enemy Pass 2 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pre-Registration Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| VIP Gift | $19.99 | one-time |
| Growth Pack | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- ✨ Great graphics and music
- 🎮 Fun idle game
- 💯 Good progression curve
- 🌟 Refreshing and entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Forced ads
- 🚫 No sign in with Apple
- 💸 Ads are too frequent
- 🚫 Game abandoned by company
- 🐛 App won't run after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot sign in with Apple
- Forced ads appearing
- Cannot connect to the game
- Black screen on boot/loading
- App Store update issues

**Requested features**

- Remove ads or make cheaper
- Add chat and PVP arena
- Add global ranking
- Add village function for passive income
- More character variety with different playstyles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Space Force free?

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

### Is Tiny Quest free?

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

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

Idle Space Force is rated higher. Idle Space Force averages 4.7 out of 5 from 551 ratings, while Tiny Quest averages 4.3 from 86 ratings.

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

Both Idle Space Force and Tiny Quest show ads.

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

Idle Space Force ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tiny Quest every 2 weeks. Most recently, Idle Space Force was updated on October 24, 2026 and Tiny Quest on October 23, 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.*