# Idle Space Force vs Mount and Magic

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Space Force | Mount and Magic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (547 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-space-force/id1605194403/reviews)** | [3.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mount-and-magic/id6443552409/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **547** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **71.3% of reviews** | 17.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 136 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Fuse Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1226258821) | [HONG KONG YOULOFT TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/893452478) |

## 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


### Mount and Magic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mount-and-magic/id6443552409)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*