# Idle Civilizations vs Idle Mars Survival

The clearest difference is update cadence: Idle Mars Survival at every 2 weeks against Idle Civilizations's every 6 weeks. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Civilizations sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Idle Mars Survival sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Idle Civilizations against 4.6 for Idle Mars Survival. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.2K and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Idle Civilizations's written reviews are positive against 35% of Idle Mars Survival's.

Idle Civilizations ships an update every 6 weeks, Idle Mars Survival every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Civilizations | Idle Mars Survival |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-civilizations-evolution/id6447911434/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-mars-survival-migrate/id6470996516/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.2K** | 1.5K |
| Positive reviews | 32.8% of reviews | **35.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 557 MB | 364 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) | [Oneorwa Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702491489) |

## What reviewers say

### Idle Civilizations

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-civilizations-evolution/id6447911434)

Build and grow civilizations from the dawn of humanity to the future in this idle strategy game. Earn money, hire workers, and customize your character as you progress through different historical eras. Relax and watch your empire expand without pressure.

**Highlights:** Build and grow civilizations, Idle progression, Time travel mechanics, Resource management, Character customization, Tower building

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini Gem Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fortune Wheel Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Better Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Welcome pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADS | $5.99 | one-time |
| Income Boost x2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Free Rewards Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast progression
- 👍 Cute graphics and animations
- 🔒 No forced ads
- 🚀 Satisfying gameplay loop

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 💰 Expensive ad removal
- 🔁 Repetitive progression
- 🤑 Excessive microtransactions
- 🔍 Lack of instructions/tutorials

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to craft higher rarity event items
- Offline progress not working
- Purchased ad removal not working

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Save/load game progress
- Improved balance and progression


### Idle Mars Survival

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-mars-survival-migrate/id6470996516)

Survive and build a thriving colony on Mars as a stranded astronaut. Generate power, secure resources, expand your base, produce oxygen, and defend against alien spores. Recruit companions and utilize simulation and RPG elements to establish a successful Martian settlement.

**Highlights:** Generate power and secure resources, Expand base and recruit astronauts, Produce oxygen for colonization, Defend against spore invasions, Combine simulation and RPG elements, Explore map for mineral resources

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Novice gift | $0.99 | one-time |
| 80 Power Stones | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Power Stones | $4.99 | one-time |
| Festival Gift No.1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Festival Gift No.4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ad-free | $9.99 | one-time |
| Caretaker | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Power Stones | $9.99 | one-time |
| Luxury gift package | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Power Stones | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Engaging gameplay
- 👍 Addictive and fun
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Creative concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🔒 Lack of customer support
- 🔒 Buggy and glitchy
- 💰 Monetization issues

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect resource calculations
- Stuck on second planet with no way to progress
- In-app purchases not working as expected
- Freezing and crashing issues
- Oxygen/resource production imbalance

**Requested features**

- Ability to move buildings
- Improved resource balancing
- Notifications for resource collection
- Cloud save/sync across devices
- Ability to listen to own music


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Civilizations free?

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

### Is Idle Mars Survival free?

Idle Mars Survival is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Idle Civilizations or Idle Mars Survival?

Idle Civilizations is rated higher. Idle Civilizations averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Idle Mars Survival averages 4.6 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Idle Civilizations or Idle Mars Survival have ads?

Both Idle Civilizations and Idle Mars Survival show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Idle Civilizations or Idle Mars Survival?

Idle Civilizations ships an update every 6 weeks, and Idle Mars Survival every 2 weeks. Most recently, Idle Civilizations was updated on November 7, 2026 and Idle Mars Survival on November 7, 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.*