Comparison

Idle Space Fleet vs Infinite Light Years

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

Head to head
About

Idle Space Fleet

Build and upgrade a powerful space fleet by customizing weapons and defenses. Progress through challenging battles, whether playing actively or idling, to conquer the universe. Discover endless combinations and strategic gameplay to become a cosmic superpower.

Highlights
  • Fleet customization and upgrades
  • Incremental progression system
  • Deep strategic gameplay
  • Intuitive controls
  • Endless combinations
  • Evolving enemy lineup
Features
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Customize and upgrade your space fleet with a growing suite of new weapons and defenses as you battle through an ever-evolving lineup of enemies. Start your journey as a lone starship armed with a weak laser cannon. As you progress, new modules gradually unfold to amplify your strength. Grow into a cosmic superpower fleet and conquer the universe. In this thrilling incremental upgrade game, you will always be rewarded and see progress whether you idle or actively play. 1. Endless Rewarding Progression Unlock new systems, stack powerful enhancements, and push your build further every run. With limitless combinations to explore, your ship evolves in wild and surprising ways. 2. Deep Strategic Gameplay Every choice matters. Mix and match weapons, defenses, and systems to craft synergies that counter a constantly shifting roster of enemies. Adapt, experiment, and discover strategies that turn impossible fights into effortless victories. 3. Simple to Pick Up, Hard to Master Dive in instantly with intuitive controls and streamlined combat. The challenge ramps up fast, and you’ll fail again and again. But each defeat fuels growth, and every upgrade brings you closer to mastery as you refine your build and outsmart tougher foes. Do you have what it takes to become a cosmic superpower? Find out in Idle Space Fleet!

About

Infinite Light Years

Command your own fleet in real-time space battles across dangerous galaxies. Research weapons, customize formations, and explore unknown planets. Experience fast-paced galactic warfare with strategic depth.

Highlights
  • Real-time strategy space battles
  • Fleet customization and formation
  • Weapon research and combination
  • Explore diverse planets
  • Dynamic galactic events
  • Fast-paced, short battles
Features
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「Infinite Light Years」 is a real-time strategy space card game. In a universe consumed by war, you will command your own fleet and journey across dangerous galaxies. Navigate the conflicts between powerful factions and embark on an unforgettable adventure among the stars. Unbound Warfare, Real-Time Strategy Card Game— The Stars Await Your Command Experience an authentic space card battle. Take direct control of your starships, master their movements, and deploy tactical weapons at the perfect moment. Whether you engage head-on, strike from the flank, coordinate a concentrated assault, or split your forces for guerrilla tactics, every battle is shaped by your strategy. Countless Weapons, Endless Combinations — Research Your Way to Victory Dive deep into strategic preparation, customize your fleet formations, and create the perfect weapon configurations. Shatter shields with kinetic weapons, tear through armor with lasers, or use EMPs and jump technology to break into enemy formations and strike from within. Outsmart your enemies through unexpected strategies. Original Starships, Tactical Formations — Command Fleets Across the Galaxy Encounter powerful warships from countless factions, including the Lark Empire, Silicon Lifeforms, Higher Dimension, and more. From agile frigates and powerful cruisers to massive carriers, every class has its own unique design, combat role, and weapon system. With beautifully crafted starship models, collecting becomes a rewarding experience. Explore the Stars, Discover the Unknown — Secrets Beyond the Light Years Set out to explore countless planets, each with their own unique environments and mysteries. Dynamic events will unfold throughout your journey, bringing unexpected encounters, hidden opportunities, or dangerous challenges. Focused Fire, Swift Victory — Galactic Battles Begin Instantly Here, every battle is fast-paced and designed to be completed in a short time. There’s no need to constantly monitor your fleet — simply enter the game and jump straight into an intense battle. With no limits on your battles, you can say goodbye to the pressure of chasing progress. Gaming should be free and unrestricted. We refuse to turn play into a daily chore.

Screenshots

Idle Space Fleet4 screens
Infinite Light Years4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Infinite Light Years at none against Idle Space Fleet's shown. Infinite Light Years also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 83%). Idle Space Fleet's advantage is ratings volume (63 vs 15). On price, rating, update cadence 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. Idle Space Fleet sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Infinite Light Years 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Idle Space Fleet against 4.7 for Infinite Light Years. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 63 and 15 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Idle Space Fleet's written reviews are positive against 100% of Infinite Light Years's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Idle Space Fleet ships an update every 9 days, Infinite Light Years every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Idle Space Fleet versus Infinite Light Years: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIdle Space FleetInfinite Light Years
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (63 ratings) — better4.7 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings63 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size376 MB1013 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperCyberSquidPlayFun Games Interaction Technology CO., LIMITED

Customer experience

Idle Space Fleet

All ratings58 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Infinite Light Years

All ratings14 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Idle Space Fleet

One-time10
  • Launch Pack$4.99
  • Starter Pack$9.99
  • Premium Pass Bundle 1$14.99
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  • No Ads Pack$19.99
  • Cosmic Pack$29.99
  • Void Core Pack 1$29.99
  • Premium Pass Bundle 2$29.99
  • Premium Pass Bundle 3$44.99
  • Void Core Pack 2$59.99
  • 15000 Gems$99.99
10 purchases

Infinite Light Years

One-time10
  • 60 Star Gems Pack$0.99
  • 120 Star Gems Pack$1.99
  • 180 Star Gems Pack$2.99
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  • Monthly Pass2$2.99
  • 300 Star Gems Pack$4.99
  • 680 Star Gems Pack$9.99
  • Advanced Battle Pass$9.99
  • 980 Star Gems Pack$14.99
  • 1280 Star Gems Pack$18.99
  • 1980 Star Gems Pack$29.99

Questions

Is Idle Space Fleet free?
Idle Space Fleet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Infinite Light Years free?
Infinite Light Years is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Idle Space Fleet or Infinite Light Years?
Idle Space Fleet is rated higher. Idle Space Fleet averages 4.7 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while Infinite Light Years averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.
Do Idle Space Fleet or Infinite Light Years have ads?
Idle Space Fleet shows ads; Infinite Light Years does not.
Which is updated more often, Idle Space Fleet or Infinite Light Years?
Idle Space Fleet ships an update every 9 days, and Infinite Light Years every 2 weeks. Most recently, Idle Space Fleet was updated on November 5, 2026 and Infinite Light Years on November 5, 2026.

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