# Idle Space Force vs Dragon Survival

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Space Force | Dragon Survival |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (551 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-space-force/id1605194403/reviews) | **[4.7 (359 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-survival/id6453701946/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **551** | 359 |
| Positive reviews | **71.3% of reviews** | 61.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 137 MB | 935 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Fuse Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1226258821) | [AlchemistGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547581279) |

## 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


### Dragon Survival

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-survival/id6453701946)

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

**In-app purchases (37)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


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