# Quintet vs Idle Space Mining

The clearest difference is ads: Quintet at none against Idle Space Mining's shown. Quintet also leads on ratings volume (20 vs 3) and iOS requirement (8.1 vs 15.0). Idle Space Mining's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Quintet against 4.0 for Idle Space Mining. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Quintet has 20 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Quintet ships an update every 5 weeks, Idle Space Mining weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Quintet | Idle Space Mining |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quintet/id577349244/reviews) | **[4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-space-mining/id6790513254/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 79.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 159 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AwesomeApps.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/477976738) | [ISAAC MICHAEL FRETT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877499106) |

## What reviewers say

### Quintet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quintet/id577349244)

Experience the thrill of commanding a spaceship with friends in this cooperative multiplayer game. Players take on distinct roles, from Captain to Engineer, to navigate and survive the challenges of space. Success hinges on seamless teamwork and communication.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer spaceship control, Five distinct player roles, Cooperative gameplay, Cross-platform play (desktop, laptop, iPad), Single, two, three, and four-player ships available, Play with or against other player ships

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Unique co-op gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth cross-platform play
- 💡 Innovative sci-fi shooter with RP elements
- ✨ Great graphics and design
- 🤝 Excellent for playing with friends

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📉 Low player count
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- ❓ Difficult to understand without tutorial
- ⏳ Long loading times
- 📱 Poor performance on older devices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Game fades to black and hangs
- Black screen on iPhone 6/6+
- Doesn't work after iOS updates
- Laser repeats countdown

**Requested features**

- Add cargo and ship upgrades
- Allow saving multiple ships
- Add a first-person mode in future installments
- Make the 'trio' feature available for more levels
- Add more optimization for iPhones


### Idle Space Mining

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-space-mining/id6790513254)

Build and expand a space mining empire through incremental upgrades and strategic choices. Reset your progress to gain permanent bonuses and achieve ultimate power. Earn resources even while offline.

**Highlights:** Incremental mining empire building, Strategic doctrine choices, Prestige system with Dark Matter, Permanent upgrades via Star Shards, Offline earnings, Challenging game modes, Comet catching events

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Quintet free?

Quintet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Idle Space Mining free?

Idle Space Mining is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Quintet or Idle Space Mining?

Idle Space Mining is rated higher. Quintet averages 3.9 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Idle Space Mining averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Quintet or Idle Space Mining have ads?

Idle Space Mining shows ads; Quintet does not.

### Which is updated more often, Quintet or Idle Space Mining?

Quintet ships an update every 5 weeks, and Idle Space Mining weekly. Most recently, Quintet was updated on October 22, 2026 and Idle Space Mining on October 24, 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.*