Comparison

Lab Gone Wrong vs Space Academy Idle

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

Head to head
About

Lab Gone Wrong

Features
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Lab Gone Wrong is a delightfully chaotic idle simulation game where science meets slapstick. Build a lab full of unpredictable experiments, from hamster-powered generators to interdimensional sandwich portals. Recruit eccentric assistants like Becky the Intern and Professor Forgetful, each bringing unique boosts to your progress. Enjoy randomized events, unlock dozens of achievements, and embrace the madness of scientific innovation. Whether you’re in it for the stats, the story, or the silliness, this lab has something for every budding mad scientist. Features: • 21 ridiculous scientific projects • Unique assistants with special perks • Dynamic random events • 80+ achievements • Project synergy system • Real-time progress tracking and statistics No ads. No online requirements. Just pure chaotic fun.

About

Space Academy Idle

Construct and expand a futuristic space academy, recruiting students and training them in various disciplines. Watch your academy grow and unlock new opportunities as graduates increase its value. Prestige to earn permanent progression and climb leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Build and upgrade a futuristic space academy
  • Unlock new buildings and optimize campus
  • Train students across multiple knowledge disciplines
  • Recruit gifted students with unique bonuses
  • Collect daily rewards and special gifts
  • Prestige with Endowments for permanent progression
  • Grow academy even while offline
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Welcome to Space Academy Idle! Build the greatest academy in the galaxy by recruiting students, expanding your campus, and turning promising cadets into legendary scientists. Start with a single dormitory and grow into a thriving university. Construct new facilities, upgrade classrooms, and help your students master Cognition, Discipline, and Creativity before they graduate. Every graduate increases your academy’s value, unlocking new opportunities to expand even faster. Features - Build and upgrade a futuristic space academy - Unlock new buildings and optimize your campus - Train students across multiple knowledge disciplines - Recruit talented and gifted students with unique bonuses - Collect daily rewards and discover special gifts - Prestige with Endowments to earn permanent progression - Watch your academy grow even while you’re away - Complete achievements and climb Game Center leaderboards

Screenshots

Lab Gone Wrong4 screens
Space Academy Idle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Space Academy Idle at Free against Lab Gone Wrong's $1.99. Lab Gone Wrong's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Space Academy Idle is free to download; Lab Gone Wrong costs $1.99 up front. Space Academy Idle sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Lab Gone Wrong asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lab Gone Wrong ships an update every 3 days, Space Academy Idle every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Lab Gone Wrong versus Space Academy Idle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLab Gone WrongSpace Academy Idle
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—4.8 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.517 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB111 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperTakumi KanzakiRoberto Frias Nerio

In-app purchases

None

Lab Gone Wrong

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Space Academy Idle

One-time4
  • Small Box$1.99
  • Medium Box$3.99
  • Shipment$6.99
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  • XL Shipment$12.99

Questions

Is Lab Gone Wrong free?
Lab Gone Wrong costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Space Academy Idle free?
Space Academy Idle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lab Gone Wrong or Space Academy Idle have ads?
Space Academy Idle shows ads; Lab Gone Wrong does not.
Which is updated more often, Lab Gone Wrong or Space Academy Idle?
Lab Gone Wrong ships an update every 3 days, and Space Academy Idle every 10 days. Most recently, Lab Gone Wrong was updated on October 8, 2026 and Space Academy Idle on October 7, 2026.

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