Comparison

IdleSphere vs Idle Networks

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

IdleSphere

Experience a visually stunning incremental game centered around spheres. Watch countless spheres come to life with synchronized graphics and in-game currency. Enjoy intuitive upgrades, a deep prestige system, and a wealth of content in this mesmerizing adventure.

Highlights
  • Visually stunning sphere graphics
  • Synchronized in-game currency and visuals
  • Intuitive upgrade system
  • Extensive prestige system
  • Zoom in and out functionality
  • Wealth of content
Features
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Introducing Idle Sphere, a stunningly beautiful incremental game that revolves around the captivating world of spheres. Prepare to be amazed as countless spheres come to life using cutting-edge technology. The game's graphics are seamlessly synchronized with the in-game currency, ensuring a mesmerizing visual experience. As you progress, you'll encounter increasingly complex, beautiful, and colossal spheres that will leave you in awe. Idle Sphere's gameplay is built on simple yet engaging upgrades, allowing you to enjoy the game intuitively. Immerse yourself in the satisfying experience of zooming in and out, admiring the exquisite beauty of the spheres. The game features an extensive prestige system that adds depth to your journey. Although some upgrades may reset when you prestige, fear not! You'll emerge stronger and quickly regain your former power, ready to take on new challenges. Despite its simplicity, Idle Sphere offers a wealth of content for you to explore and enjoy. Dive into this captivating world of spheres and embark on an unforgettable incremental gaming adventure!

About

Idle Networks

Build a tech empire in this minimalist idle tycoon game. Automate resource management, upgrade towers, and earn gold even while offline. Conquer unique networks and hack your way to becoming the wealthiest tycoon.

Highlights
  • Idle Tycoon Simulator
  • Build & Upgrade Towers
  • Diamond Mining
  • Hack Rival Towers
  • Cyber Ops Missions
  • Offline Earnings
  • Seasonal Events
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Idle Networks: a minimalist idle tycoon game! Build network towers, hire engineers and hackers, and grow your own tech empire in this relaxing idle clicker game. Your towers keep earning gold even while you're offline, so you come back richer every time. 4 UNIQUE NETWORKS TO CONQUER - Terra: Start your tech empire on solid ground and build your first network towers. - Luna: Take your towers to the moon. Low gravity, high profits! - Aqua: Expand deep underwater and survive floods to rule the deep network. - Aero: Build high-altitude towers above the clouds and master wild sky weather. GAME FEATURES - Idle Tycoon Simulator: Automate engineers, manage resources and watch your business grow on its own. Every upgrade multiplies your income in true incremental style. - Build & Upgrade Towers: Build, upgrade and expand towers across all four networks. - Diamond Mining: Assign towers to mine Diamonds for prestige boosts and exclusive tower skins. - Hack Your Way to the Top: Buy rival towers or hire skilled hackers to take them over. - Cyber Ops: Send your hackers on jobs to earn extra rewards. - Contracts: Complete timed tasks before the clock runs out for bonus rewards. - Weather Challenges: Face floods, heatwaves, earthquakes and more. Research defenses to protect your towers and keep the money flowing. - Get Rich: Go from Millionaire to Billionaire to Trillionaire to GAZILLIONAIRE! Build a true monopoly of networks and become the wealthiest tycoon in the world. - Boosts & Rewards: Use Coffee Boosts and Miner Overclocks for big production surges, and complete tasks for epic rewards. - Offline Earnings: Your towers earn money while you sleep. Wake up richer every time. - Fast-Forward: Earn hours of income in seconds. SEASONAL EVENTS & WEEKLY MINI GAMES Celebrate holidays all year round with special event levels, exclusive rewards and limited-time discounts! - Halloween - Thanksgiving - Christmas & New Year - Lunar New Year - Valentine's Day - St. Patrick's Day - Easter Weekly Mini Games: A new limited-time mini game every week! Jump in, play and earn exciting rewards before it's gone. There's always something new to play and celebrate! WHY PLAYERS LOVE IDLE NETWORKS Minimalist & Relaxing: Calm visuals and soothing music make it a peaceful break, not another noisy idle game. A Fresh Theme: Classic idle clicker gameplay in a tech-network setting you won't find anywhere else. Real Strategy: Balance research, upgrades and prestige to build the most profitable network empire. Play Your Way: Tap actively for fast progress, or let your towers run idle and check in whenever you like. Join the richest network tycoons. Download Idle Networks and start building your tech empire today!

Screenshots

IdleSphere4 screens
Idle Networks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Idle Networks at 4.7 against IdleSphere's 3.8. Idle Networks also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 47%) and ratings volume (425 vs 32). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. IdleSphere sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Idle Networks sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Idle Networks holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Networks has 425 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of IdleSphere's written reviews are positive against 81% of Idle Networks's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IdleSphere ships an update every 8 days, Idle Networks every 11 days. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
IdleSphere versus Idle Networks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIdleSphereIdle Networks
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (32 ratings)4.7 (425 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.7% of reviews81.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings32425 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size224 MB316 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIdle System, Inc.Faelight Games

Customer experience

IdleSphere

All ratings32 ratings
Positive65.6%
Neutral18.8%
Negative15.6%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive46.7%
Neutral26.7%
Negative26.7%

Idle Networks

All ratings426 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral2.1%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive81.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

IdleSphere

One-time6
  • Chaotics 200$1.99
  • Chaotics 1000$6.99
  • Orbit Pack$7.99
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  • Permanent Bonus$9.99
  • Digital Winter$19.99
  • Chaotics 5000$29.99
10 purchases

Idle Networks

One-time10
  • Value Pack - 50% Off$0.99
  • Starter Pack$0.99
  • Value Pack$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Enterprise Pack - 50% Off$1.99
  • Unicorn Club - 50% Off$2.49
  • Unicorn Club - 25% Off$3.79
  • Enterprise Pack$3.99
  • Unicorn Club - Remove Ads$4.99
  • Mega Pack - 50% Off$4.99
  • Empire Pack - 50% Off$9.99

Questions

Is IdleSphere free?
IdleSphere is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Idle Networks free?
Idle Networks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, IdleSphere or Idle Networks?
Idle Networks is rated higher. IdleSphere averages 3.8 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Idle Networks averages 4.7 from 425 ratings.
Do IdleSphere or Idle Networks have ads?
Both IdleSphere and Idle Networks show ads.
Which is updated more often, IdleSphere or Idle Networks?
IdleSphere ships an update every 8 days, and Idle Networks every 11 days. Most recently, IdleSphere was updated on November 4, 2026 and Idle Networks on November 4, 2026.

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