# Idle Space Force vs Gravity Smash

The clearest difference is update cadence: Gravity Smash at every 2 days against Idle Space Force's every 3 weeks. Gravity Smash also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 71%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Idle Space Force's advantage is ratings volume (550 vs 2). 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 Gravity Smash sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gravity Smash 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 550 ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of Gravity Smash's.

Idle Space Force ships an update every 3 weeks, Gravity Smash every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Space Force | Gravity Smash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (550 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-space-force/id1605194403/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gravity-smash/id6755795220/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **550** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 71.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 137 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fuse Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1226258821) | [Airglow, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/410175593) |

## 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


### Gravity Smash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gravity-smash/id6755795220)

Experience a physics-based destruction game where you drop heavy objects to crush geometric structures. With over 100 levels, it offers satisfying arcade action and brain-teasing puzzles. Enjoy relaxing, offline gameplay with simple one-tap controls.

**Highlights:** Satisfying physics-based destruction, Over 100 challenging levels, Relaxing and stress-relieving gameplay, Offline play supported, Simple one-tap controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 150 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Space Force free?

Idle Space Force is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Gravity Smash free?

Gravity Smash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Idle Space Force or Gravity Smash?

Gravity Smash is rated higher. Idle Space Force averages 4.7 out of 5 from 550 ratings, while Gravity Smash averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Idle Space Force or Gravity Smash have ads?

Both Idle Space Force and Gravity Smash show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Idle Space Force or Gravity Smash?

Idle Space Force ships an update every 3 weeks, and Gravity Smash every 2 days. Most recently, Idle Space Force was updated on October 12, 2026 and Gravity Smash on October 4, 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.*