# Idle Space Force vs Dig Odyssey

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Space Force | Dig Odyssey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (551 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-space-force/id1605194403/reviews)** | [3.4 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig-odyssey-cosmic-mining/id6447781004/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **551** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | **71.3% of reviews** | 39.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 137 MB | 161 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Fuse Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1226258821) | [Andrey Abrosimov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439688555) |

## 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


### Dig Odyssey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dig-odyssey-cosmic-mining/id6447781004)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Resources | $0.99 | one-time |
| Disable ADS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Resource Pack + NoADS | $1.19 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Add more dig sites/planets
- More upgrades and tools
- Add a story or mystery
- Add an end-game sequence
- Option to turn off vibration


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