# Planet Tapper vs Idle Civilizations

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Planet Tapper at 100% against Idle Civilizations's 0%. Planet Tapper also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Civilizations sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Planet Tapper asks for nothing beyond the download.

Planet Tapper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Planet Tapper has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Planet Tapper's written reviews are positive against 0% of Idle Civilizations's.

Planet Tapper ships an update every 4 days, Idle Civilizations every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Planet Tapper | Idle Civilizations |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-tapper/id6754051997/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-civilizations/id6760996636/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 85 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zachary Brown](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843469345) | [Victor Mihaita](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870800600) |

## What reviewers say

### Planet Tapper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-tapper/id6754051997)

Tap your way to galactic domination by generating energy to buy new planets and unlock upgrades. Expand your interstellar empire across the stars, even while offline. Enjoy a relaxing space adventure with beautiful 16-bit art and music.

**Highlights:** Tap to earn energy, Unlock and upgrade planets, Collect cosmic boosts, Expand across galaxies, Offline progress, 16-bit inspired art

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Idle Civilizations

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-civilizations/id6760996636)

Build a civilization from the Stone Age to the Space Age in this idle history game. Construct iconic buildings, unlock historical leaders, and earn gold to advance through eras. Compete in events and prestige to build a stronger empire with each playthrough.

**Highlights:** Progress through 8 historical eras, Build 40 unique structures, Unlock 5 legendary leaders, Construct 8 world wonders, Offline play, Optional rewarded ads, Prestige system for permanent bonuses

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Civ Pass | $2.99 | per month |
| Civ Pass (Annual) | $19.99 | per year |
| Small Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| XL Coin Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Patron Pack (Lifetime) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Mega Coin Pack | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Planet Tapper free?

Planet Tapper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Idle Civilizations free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Planet Tapper or Idle Civilizations?

Planet Tapper is rated higher. Planet Tapper averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Idle Civilizations averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Planet Tapper or Idle Civilizations have ads?

Idle Civilizations shows ads; Planet Tapper does not.

### Which is updated more often, Planet Tapper or Idle Civilizations?

Planet Tapper ships an update every 4 days, and Idle Civilizations every 3 days. Most recently, Planet Tapper was updated on October 24, 2026 and Idle Civilizations on October 11, 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.*