Comparison

Idle Space Force vs Dragon Survival

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

Dragon Survival

Defend your village from monster attacks using legendary dragons. Combine infinite skills and dragon abilities to become the last survivor. Evade enemies with a dash function and face over 50 unique bosses.

Highlights
  • Infinite skill combinations
  • 24 types of dragon skills
  • Dash function for survival
  • Over 50 unique bosses
  • Weapon performance enhancement
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The peaceful Dragon Village has been attacked by monsters! You must protect the village with the legendary dragons! You will be a victorious survivor! [Game Features] ▶ Infinite skill combinations that enhance weapon performance! ▶ More colorful action play with 24 types of dragon skills! ▶ Maximize your chances of survival by using the dash function! ▶ Over 50 unique bosses with fun patterns!

Screenshots

Idle Space Force4 screens
Dragon Survival4 screens

Verdict

The call

Idle Space Force and Dragon Survival both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 71% of Idle Space Force's written reviews are positive against 62% of Dragon Survival's. Dragon Survival's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 Dragon Survival sells 37 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Idle Space Force against 4.7 for Dragon Survival. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 551 and 359 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Idle Space Force's written reviews are positive against 62% of Dragon Survival's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Idle Space Force ships an update every 3 weeks, Dragon Survival every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Idle Space Force versus Dragon Survival: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIdle Space ForceDragon Survival
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (551 ratings)4.7 (359 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.3% of reviews — better61.9% of reviews
Number of ratings551 — better359
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1815.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB935 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperFuse GamesAlchemistGames

Customer experience

Idle Space Force

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

Dragon Survival

All ratings357 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews118 reviews
Positive61.9%
Neutral11.0%
Negative27.1%

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

Dragon Survival

From 359 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Engaging survivor-like gameplay mechanics
  • 🐉 Attractive dragon designs and IP integration
  • ⏸️ Ability to pause and resume runs seamlessly
  • 🎯 Multiple playstyles and build variety
  • ⚡ Smooth gameplay rhythm and feel

Room to improve

  • 💰 Predatory monetization and pay-to-win mechanics
  • 💸 Excessive grinding required for progression
  • 🔒 Overly restrictive tutorial forcing player decisions
  • 📱 Frequent crashes on older devices
  • 🌐 Network connectivity issues and loading problems

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

Dragon Survival

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Game stuck on loading screen with network error
  • Update prompt appears but no update available
  • Blue screen appears after using back button
  • Game crashes 1-3 minutes into runs
  • Crashes on iOS 14.3
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  • Failed to load ad message causing game freeze
  • Unlocked skills don't appear on certain stages
  • Game crashes on stage 19 and beyond

Requested features

9 requests
  • Add more dragon characters
  • Controller support (Xbox, etc.)
  • Visible gear/equipment on character model
  • Additional equipment types (pendants, rings)
  • Endless mode or free energy grinding options
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  • Ad-free permanent purchase option
  • Graphics and performance settings
  • Better menu organization and explanations
  • Back to menu button in levels

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
37 purchases

Dragon Survival

One-time37
  • Must-Need Package!$0.99
  • Daily Package 2$1.99
  • Welcome Box 1$1.99
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  • Beginner Growth Package$1.99
  • Nameless One$2.99
  • Magician of Wisdom$2.99
  • Stage 3 Growth Package$2.99
  • Greedy Nine Tailed Fox$2.99
  • The Devourer$2.99
  • Berserker of Fury$2.99
  • Lazy Dark Lord$2.99
  • Stage 2 Growth Package$2.99
  • Stage 4 Growth Package$3.99
  • Welcome Box 2$3.99
  • Stage 5 Growth Package$3.99
  • Stage 6 Growth Package$4.99
  • Premium Monthly Plan$4.99
  • Stage 7 Growth Package$4.99
  • Mokoji Package$5.99
  • Special Lv. 1 Support$5.99
  • Permanent Ad Removal$5.99
  • Welcome Box 3$5.99
  • Dragon Pass$6.99
  • Durun Package$6.99
  • Advanced Monthly Plan2 variants$9.99
  • Roulette Event Package 8$9.99
  • Roulette Event Package 10$9.99
  • Daily Package 4$9.99
  • Weekly Package 2$9.99
  • Special Lv. 3 Support$12.99
  • 7-Day Event Package$12.99
  • Super-Special Lv. 1 Support$17.99
  • Dragon Pass PLUS$17.99
  • 3,000 Gems$24.99
  • 6,000 Gems$49.99
  • Monthly Package 3$69.99
  • 13,000 Gems$89.99

Questions

Is Idle Space Force free?
Idle Space Force is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dragon Survival free?
Dragon Survival is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Idle Space Force or Dragon Survival?
Dragon Survival is rated higher. Idle Space Force averages 4.7 out of 5 from 551 ratings, while Dragon Survival averages 4.7 from 359 ratings.
Do Idle Space Force or Dragon Survival have ads?
Both Idle Space Force and Dragon Survival show ads.
Which is updated more often, Idle Space Force or Dragon Survival?
Idle Space Force ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dragon Survival every 2 weeks. Most recently, Idle Space Force was updated on October 24, 2026 and Dragon Survival on October 27, 2026.

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