Comparison

Idle Space Force vs UFO Hunters

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

UFO Hunters

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YOU’RE THE UFO. THEY’RE THE HUNTERS. UFO Hunters: File 51 is a fast, pick-up-and-play arcade game wrapped in 1950s sci-fi pulp. Fly a saucer over towns, highways, airfields, and coastlines inspired by famous UFO reports. Beam up witnesses and evidence, return them to the mothership, and escape before searchlights, jeeps, jets, and mysterious agents close in. EASY TO START. BUILT FOR ONE MORE RUN. • Drag to fly with one thumb. • Hold ABDUCT to aim the tractor beam and collect targets. • Hold TURBO to break locks and make a fast escape. • Tap JAM to knock threats off your trail. • Grab power-ups for speed, a wider beam, shields, and a panic wave. Each sortie is short, readable, and scored. Clean flying, quick pickups, streaks, and smart use of power-ups push your grade higher. THIRTEEN CRAFT. THIRTEEN BAD IDEAS. Start with three distinct saucers, then earn or instantly clear ten forbidden craft. Each changes the arcade feel with a useful edge and a dangerous cost: a wider beam but more exposure, blistering speed but weaker capture, extra hull at the expense of cargo, and more. CHOOSE HOW YOU PLAY Eleven complete Case Files are included from the start. Explore them at your own pace, sample Endless Bureau, build a career, and earn ships through progression. SEALED FILES opens 30 more cases, the full Bureau Week campaign, and the complete Endless run. THE ARCADE RUN IS THE TRUTH. THE FILE IS THE COVER STORY. After each flight, the Bureau turns the chaos into an official explanation. Build a career, earn patches, climb the ranks, and put your initials on the high-score ledger. UFO fans can spot the references; everyone else can simply enjoy a colorful arcade chase. RAMPAGE WITHOUT CRUELTY This is playful sci-fi action, not a shooter. You disrupt, outfly, and abduct; the comedy comes from public panic, military overreaction, and the Bureau’s increasingly straight-faced attempts to explain the impossible. FEATURES • Fast one-thumb flying built for quick sessions • Arcade scoring, grades, streaks, career ranks, patches, and high scores • Varied environments and escalating pursuit • Thirteen playable saucers with real strengths and tradeoffs • Hand-authored case files inspired by UFO history • No ads and no subscription Eleven complete cases and three saucers are included. The optional one-time $4.99 SEALED FILES purchase opens 30 more cases, all ten forbidden saucers immediately, Bureau Week, full Endless Bureau, additional control-deck styles, and future paid-track additions. The ten saucers can also be earned through career milestones. No ads, no subscription, no second bill.

Screenshots

Idle Space Force4 screens
UFO Hunters4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: UFO Hunters at none against Idle Space Force's shown. UFO Hunters also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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 UFO Hunters sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Idle Space Force versus UFO Hunters: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIdle Space ForceUFO Hunters
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (552 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings552 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1815.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB185 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperFuse GamesMDRN Corporation

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

UFO Hunters

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
1 purchases

UFO Hunters

One-time1
  • Sealed Files$4.99

Questions

Is Idle Space Force free?
Idle Space Force is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UFO Hunters free?
UFO Hunters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Idle Space Force or UFO Hunters have ads?
Idle Space Force shows ads; UFO Hunters does not.

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