# Idle Space Force vs PathBloom

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Idle Space Force at 551 against PathBloom's 1. PathBloom's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Space Force sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and PathBloom sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PathBloom 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 551 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Idle Space Force ships an update every 3 weeks, PathBloom every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Space Force | PathBloom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (551 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-space-force/id1605194403/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathbloom-walking-game/id6792167017/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **551** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 71.3% 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 | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Fuse Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1226258821) | [Simple Tree LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/328416954) |

## 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


### PathBloom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathbloom-walking-game/id6792167017)

This game transforms your walks into a colorful exploration of your surroundings. As you move, the dormant map around you blooms with color, revealing streets and sprouting virtual flowers along your path. Progress is earned through discovery, not distance, with all essential features remaining free.

**Highlights:** Color your city map by walking, Discover real-world places and landmarks, Daily walking expeditions, Time-lapse of your walking history, Customize voxel explorer and trail, Weekly and global leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Postcard Frame | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Leaf Frame | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ocean Current Trail | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sakura Drift Trail | $1.99 | one-time |
| Wisteria Rain Trail | $1.99 | one-time |
| Maple Ember Trail | $1.99 | one-time |
| Frostlight Trail | $1.99 | one-time |
| Firefly Night Trail | $1.99 | one-time |
| Supporter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Space Force free?

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

### Is PathBloom free?

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

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

PathBloom is rated higher. Idle Space Force averages 4.7 out of 5 from 551 ratings, while PathBloom averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Both Idle Space Force and PathBloom show ads.

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

Idle Space Force ships an update every 3 weeks, and PathBloom every 2 weeks. Most recently, Idle Space Force was updated on October 21, 2026 and PathBloom on October 12, 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.*