Comparison

Idle Space Force vs Mount and Magic

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

Head to head
About

Idle Space Force

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
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Take command of your ship in Idle Space Force! Blast your way through this retro incremental space shoot ‘em up, upgrade your ship, and travel to scenic and dangerous planets, collecting a passive income for your fleet! Idle Space Force is a retro idle tapper with the perfect blend of idle and RPG mechanics inspired by the classics like Space Invaders and Asteroids. Collect your ISF credits while offline and blast through seven unique worlds with classic shmup gameplay. Prestige your way through Deep Space upgrades and travel to never before seen worlds! Idle Gameplay Generate income as you cruise AFK or battle hordes of enemies through space! Your ship’s progress continues while offline, letting you pick up the action wherever you are in the universe. Action-Packed Battles Engage in intense pixelated retro space battles as you face relentless enemies from across the galaxy. With classic mechanics of the staple shoot ‘em up / shmup genre, you’ll be filling the screen with bombs and bees in a flash – battling enemy ships, enemy hornets, and enemy bosses. Gameplay inspired by 8 bit classics like Space Invaders and Asteroids. Upgrade Your Ship Kit out your ship with powerful upgrades and frontier technologies to unleash devastating firepower. Collect income like an idle game while offline, then add missiles, magnetism, and more to your vessel. Looking for even more firepower? Prestige your way to the ultimate unlocks and blast away the competition! Explore the Cosmos Vast worlds await you in the expanses of space. Uncover hidden treasures, acquire new upgrades and confront challenging bosses. From the outskirts of deep space to the remnants of the Terran homeworld, there are many unique challenges along the way. Addictive Experience With simple yet engaging gameplay mechanics, Idle Space Force offers endless entertainment for both casual players and hardcore enthusiasts alike. The mix of idle game mechanics and shoot 'em up action ensures that even when you’re not working – you’re always on the clock! Ready to conquer the cosmos? Download Idle Space Force now and embark on an epic retro idle shmup journey!

About

Mount and Magic

Engage in a tactical battle against undead souls in a wilderness setting. Discover a mysterious golden skull that brings both fortune and peril. Experience simple, time-passing gameplay with a trendy retro pixel art style.

Highlights
  • Tactical battles
  • Undead encounters
  • Treasure discovery
  • Simple gameplay
  • Retro pixel art
Features
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A group of mercenaries stumbled upon a group of undead souls in a wilderness. Among them, the shining golden skull brought them unexpected wealth. Are these undead omens of doom or moving treasures? Everyone disagrees. So this barren land suddenly became lively... Game Features The gameplay is simple and easy to use, and it is easy to pass the time. Trendy and retro pixel style.

Screenshots

Idle Space Force4 screens
Mount and Magic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Idle Space Force at 71% against Mount and Magic's 18%. Idle Space Force also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (547 vs 10). Mount and Magic's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Space Force sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Mount and Magic sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Idle Space Force holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Space Force has 547 ratings behind it against 10, 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 18% of Mount and Magic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Idle Space Force ships an update every 3 weeks, Mount and Magic every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Idle Space Force versus Mount and Magic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIdle Space ForceMount and Magic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (547 ratings) — better3.0 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews71.3% of reviews — better17.5% of reviews
Number of ratings547 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1811.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size136 MB158 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperFuse GamesHONG KONG YOULOFT TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

Customer experience

Idle Space Force

All ratings547 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral3.1%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive71.3%
Neutral11.3%
Negative17.5%

Mount and Magic

All ratings10 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive17.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative70.0%

Bugs and requests

Idle Space Force

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

7 requests
  • 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
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  • Earlier auto-fire/generation upgrades
  • More levels/content

Mount and Magic

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Idle Space Force

One-time8
  • Star Coin Currency x100$1.99
  • Star Coin Currency x300$3.99
  • Remove Ads$6.99
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  • Prestige Pack$7.99
  • Starter Pack$9.99
  • Star Coin Currency x1000$10.99
  • Star Coin Currency x2500$19.99
  • Star Coin Currency x7500$49.99
15 purchases

Mount and Magic

One-time15
  • 70 Gem$0.99
  • Piggy bank1$0.99
  • Goku Skin$0.99
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  • Curious Brother skin$0.99
  • Piggy bank2$2.99
  • Elder Skin$2.99
  • Equipment upgrade 1$5.99
  • Priest Character Skin$9.99
  • Chosen skin$9.99
  • Ad-Free$9.99
  • Speed Monthly Pass$9.99
  • Battle Pass1$9.99
  • Equipment upgrade 3$11.99
  • 2400 Gem$19.99
  • Magnet Effect Monthly Pass$29.99

Questions

Is Idle Space Force free?
Idle Space Force is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mount and Magic free?
Mount and Magic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Idle Space Force or Mount and Magic?
Idle Space Force is rated higher. Idle Space Force averages 4.7 out of 5 from 547 ratings, while Mount and Magic averages 3.0 from 10 ratings.
Do Idle Space Force or Mount and Magic have ads?
Both Idle Space Force and Mount and Magic show ads.
Which is updated more often, Idle Space Force or Mount and Magic?
Idle Space Force ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mount and Magic every 3 days. Most recently, Idle Space Force was updated on September 22, 2026 and Mount and Magic on September 20, 2026.

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