Comparison

Idle Space Force vs Rocket Factory 3D

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

Rocket Factory 3D

Build and launch rockets in this realistic simulator game. Defy gravity, explore space, and discover aliens with your custom-designed spacecraft. Progress through numerous levels and unlock new rocket types.

Highlights
  • Realistic rocket building simulator
  • Space exploration
  • Tons of rocket types
  • Multiple levels to progress
  • Aesthetic art style
  • Alien encounters
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Liftoff in T-Minus 10... To build a rocket is to defy gravity and then fly through the sky using brute force and the power of science. With booster jets and a turbo engine with enough force to break the sound barrier, you are well on your way to exploring all the mysteries of space. The final frontier is waiting for you! Are you ready? Build up your rocket level by level in this realistic simulator game. Give your creations a little character, a couple more thrusters, and voila! Fly far enough in space, and you might find an alien looking to copy your awesome rocket designs. Rocket Factory Features: - Aesthetic art style - Tons of rocket types - Lots of levels to progress through

Screenshots

Idle Space Force4 screens
Rocket Factory 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rocket Factory 3D at none against Idle Space Force's 8. Rocket Factory 3D also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18). Idle Space Force's advantage is ratings volume (551 vs 2). On price, ads and device support 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. Rocket Factory 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rocket Factory 3D 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 551 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Idle Space Force versus Rocket Factory 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIdle Space ForceRocket Factory 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (551 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings551 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1811.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB128 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperFuse GamesOzuma Ltd

Customer experience

Idle Space Force

All ratings551 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral3.1%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive71.3%
Neutral11.3%
Negative17.5%

Rocket Factory 3D

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Rocket Factory 3D

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
None

Rocket Factory 3D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Idle Space Force free?
Idle Space Force is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rocket Factory 3D free?
Rocket Factory 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Idle Space Force or Rocket Factory 3D?
Rocket Factory 3D is rated higher. Idle Space Force averages 4.7 out of 5 from 551 ratings, while Rocket Factory 3D averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Idle Space Force or Rocket Factory 3D have ads?
Both Idle Space Force and Rocket Factory 3D show ads.

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