Comparison

Idle Space Force vs Dig Odyssey

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

Dig Odyssey

Explore an exoplanet as a space miner, digging for valuable resources and uncovering a mysterious signal. Upgrade your tools to dig faster and manage your oxygen supply to survive the challenging terrain.

Highlights
  • Explore exoplanet depths
  • Mine metals and gems
  • Uncover mysterious signal
  • Upgrade mining tools
  • Manage oxygen supply
  • Craft and upgrade equipment
Features
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Explore the depths of a distant planet as a space miner in this exciting digging game! Dig deep and uncover valuable metals and precious gems as you search for the source of a mysterious signal. A mysterious signal was received from the depths of the nearest exoplanet to Earth. An experienced miner was sent to investigate it. He has to become an astronaut and uncover the mystery of the signal. Are you ready for an exciting adventure? Your task is to dig the soil and penetrate deeper and deeper until you find the source of the signal. The planet's crust consists of several layers of varying hardness, the mine contains many different metals and precious stones. Collect them - they are needed for crafting and upgrading equipment. You have to dig quickly as you have a limited supply of oxygen! Improve your tools (pickaxe, drill, dynamite, etc.) to dig even faster! With a limited supply of oxygen and challenging terrain to navigate, can you become the fastest ground digger and solve the mystery of the signal? Best of luck!

Screenshots

Idle Space Force4 screens
Dig Odyssey4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Idle Space Force at 4.7 against Dig Odyssey's 3.4. Idle Space Force also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 39%) and ratings volume (551 vs 20). Dig Odyssey's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 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 Dig Odyssey sells 3 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 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Space Force has 551 ratings behind it against 20, 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 39% of Dig Odyssey's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Idle Space Force ships an update every 3 weeks, Dig Odyssey weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Idle Space Force versus Dig Odyssey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIdle Space ForceDig Odyssey
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (551 ratings) — better3.4 (20 ratings)
Positive reviews71.3% of reviews — better39.2% of reviews
Number of ratings551 — better20
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1813.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB161 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperFuse GamesAndrey Abrosimov

Customer experience

Idle Space Force

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

Dig Odyssey

All ratings20 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative35.0%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive39.2%
Neutral8.9%
Negative51.9%

User reviews

Idle Space Force

From 551 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great game with decent core loop
  • 👍 No intrusive ads and reasonable IAP
  • 🚀 Constant new updates
  • 🚀 Engaging and fun gameplay
  • 👍 No forced ads

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate hit boxes for coins/fuel
  • 🐛 Offline earnings issues
  • 🐛 Crashes when trying to advance
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • ⏱️ Slow early game progression

Dig Odyssey

From 20 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Cute and simple gameplay
  • 💡 Addictive and engaging
  • ✨ Nice art style
  • 🚀 Fast progression initially
  • ⏱️ Good time killer

Room to improve

  • 📺 Excessive ads
  • ⏳ Short game length
  • 📉 Lack of progression
  • 💸 Poor monetization
  • 🕹️ Poor controls

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

Dig Odyssey

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Game crashes during ads
  • Controls barely function
  • Character swings but doesn't break blocks
  • Cannot return to surface after first pickaxe swing
  • Purchased resource pack not received
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  • Falling indefinitely after reaching the end
  • Game not functioning at all
  • Upgrade station inaccessible
  • Leaderboard scores seem hacked

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add more dig sites/planets
  • More upgrades and tools
  • Add a story or mystery
  • Add an end-game sequence
  • Option to turn off vibration
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  • Add browser payment option
  • More content/updates
  • Improve controls (arrows, dedicated bomb button)
  • Add new tools, buffs, skills
  • Ability to dig on other planets

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
3 purchases

Dig Odyssey

One-time3
  • Resources$0.99
  • Disable ADS$0.99
  • Resource Pack + NoADS$1.19

Questions

Is Idle Space Force free?
Idle Space Force is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dig Odyssey free?
Dig Odyssey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Idle Space Force or Dig Odyssey?
Idle Space Force is rated higher. Idle Space Force averages 4.7 out of 5 from 551 ratings, while Dig Odyssey averages 3.4 from 20 ratings.
Do Idle Space Force or Dig Odyssey have ads?
Both Idle Space Force and Dig Odyssey show ads.
Which is updated more often, Idle Space Force or Dig Odyssey?
Idle Space Force ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dig Odyssey weekly. Most recently, Idle Space Force was updated on October 24, 2026 and Dig Odyssey on October 22, 2026.

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