# Idle Space Force vs TapTrap

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TapTrap at 100% against Idle Space Force's 71%. TapTrap also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). Idle Space Force's advantage is ratings volume (552 vs 8). 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 TapTrap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TapTrap 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 552 ratings behind it against 8, 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 TapTrap's.

Idle Space Force ships an update every 3 weeks, TapTrap every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Space Force | TapTrap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (552 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-space-force/id1605194403/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taptrap-reflex-game/id6762068270/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **552** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 71.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 137 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fuse Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1226258821) | [Hassen Ahmad](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892494943) |

## 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


### TapTrap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taptrap-reflex-game/id6762068270)

Test your reflexes in this fast-paced tapping game. Tap shrinking bubbles before they disappear, but miss too many and your game is over. Unlock new modes and customize your experience with various themes and colors.

**Highlights:** Tap shrinking bubbles, Three game modes, 17 bubble colors, Dark and light themes, Game Center leaderboards, One-tap gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Space Force free?

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

### Is TapTrap free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Idle Space Force or TapTrap?

TapTrap is rated higher. Idle Space Force averages 4.7 out of 5 from 552 ratings, while TapTrap averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Idle Space Force or TapTrap have ads?

Both Idle Space Force and TapTrap show ads.

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

Idle Space Force ships an update every 3 weeks, and TapTrap every 5 days. Most recently, Idle Space Force was updated on November 3, 2026 and TapTrap on October 31, 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.*