Planet Explorers vs Idiomatics
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Planet Explorers
Embark on AI-generated planetary expeditions offline, complete with unique names, missions, and maps. Manage your crew and document your discoveries as you explore new worlds. Requires Apple Intelligence on supported devices.
- AI-crafted planets
- Offline expeditions
- Crew management
- Discovery journaling
- Procedural missions and maps
- Apple Intelligence integration
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Explore AI-crafted planets offline with names, missions, and maps. Manage your crew and journal discoveries, with expeditions generated using Apple Foundation Model. Apple Intelligence on supported devices is required to generate expeditions. More features and updates are coming soon.
Idiomatics
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Idiomatics is a language game about idioms — expressions that don’t mean what they literally say, but reveal how people think, feel, and see the world. Play through idioms from many languages and cultures. Guess their meanings, notice patterns, and discover surprising connections between languages that seem far apart. This is not a traditional language-learning app. There are no grammar drills, no pressure, and no streaks to maintain. Idiomatics is designed to be curious, playful, and rewarding — whether you play for one minute or a whole session. How it works Guess the language and meaning of idioms from around the world Embark on a journey across 12 levels, featuring over 300 idioms Discover overlaps, differences, and cultural insights as you play Languages & cultures Idiomatics brings together idioms from different parts of the world, highlighting: Shared metaphors across cultures Unique expressions shaped by history and place Familiar ideas phrased in unexpected ways Each idiom comes with clear explanations and small curiosities to help you remember — and smile. Designed for casual players: No streaks or penalties No pressure to “keep up” Short sessions that fit real life A gentle experience you can return to anytime Whether you love languages, enjoy word games, or are simply curious about how people express meaning, Idiomatics meets you where you are. Game modes: Journey: progress through 12 themed levels and languages Nightmare: for those who want a real test The Daily Idiom: one small challenge a day Learning can be playful. Meaning can cross borders. One idiom at a time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Planet Explorers at every 4 days against Idiomatics's every 3 weeks. Planet Explorers also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Planet Explorers ships an update every 4 days, Idiomatics every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Planet Explorers | Idiomatics |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 215 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Quantribution LLC | Ake Tistelberg |
In-app purchases
Planet Explorers
No in-app purchases
Idiomatics
No in-app purchases
Questions
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