Comparison

Cosmic Synthesis vs Tiny Idle Factory

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

Head to head
About

Cosmic Synthesis

Build your own universe from atoms to galaxies in this idle-clicker adventure. Automate production, refine resources, and unlock cosmic milestones. The game adapts to both active strategists and idle players, offering a unique sci-fi experience.

Highlights
  • Tap to generate matter
  • Automate production chains
  • Refine resources into planets
  • Unlock over 50 cosmic milestones
  • Strategic talent tree
  • Prestige system for permanent upgrades
  • Offline progression
Features
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EXPERIENCE EXPONENTIAL GROWTH Transform raw matter into complex structures in this addictive incremental journey. Harness the power of synthesis and watch your empire scale to impossible heights: Tap to Generate: Create matter with a single touch. Automate Production: Unlock synthesis nodes that work for you 24/7. Refine Resources: Convert Matter into Atoms, Atoms into Molecules, and Molecules into massive Planets! GAME FEATURES Limitless Discovery: Reach over 50 cosmic milestones—from humble asteroids and quasars to black holes and parallel universes. Strategic Talent Tree: Choose your path! Specialize in Speed (production efficiency) or Discovery (rare events & research value). Powerful Prestige: Trigger a "Big Bang" reset to collect Dark Energy and Singularity Points for permanent, god-like upgrades. Offline Progression: Your universe never sleeps. Return to massive gains even after time away. Tactical Control: Pause individual production chains to optimize your strategy and manage resources like a cosmic pro. WHY COSMIC SYNTHESIS? Sleek Sci-Fi Aesthetic: A dark, nebula theme designed for space enthusiasts and science lovers. We value your flow. Watch rewarded ads only when YOU want a massive boost—completely optional. "From quantum foam to the singularity—every click brings you closer to ultimate cosmic mastery." PLAY YOUR WAY Whether you are an Active Strategist who loves micro-managing for maximum efficiency or an Idle Player who enjoys watching the numbers climb while away, Cosmic Synthesis adapts to your style. Are you ready for your own Big Bang?

About

Tiny Idle Factory

Build a vast galactic empire starting from a single tap on Earth. Expand your operations across six unique worlds, from the Moon to a Dyson Sphere. Compete globally in weekly tournaments and unlock new technologies and strategies to become the ultimate tycoon.

Highlights
  • Build factories across 6 worlds
  • Idle tycoon gameplay
  • Prestige and upgrade systems
  • Weekly global tournaments
  • Interstellar fleet contracts
  • Artifact Forge for relic upgrades
  • Passive offline income up to 16 hours
Features
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TINY FACTORY - Build Your Galactic Empire Across 6 Massive Worlds! Start with a single tap on Earth and scale your operations beyond the stars. Tiny Factory is an expansive idle tycoon taking you from a humble workshop to the furthest reaches of the galaxy. Unlock the Moon, colonize Mars, build an orbital Space Station, brave the storms of Titan, and harness the sun with the Dyson Sphere. Build 6 independent factories, each with its own economy, upgrade tree, and prestige track. Receive ROI advice from AIDA, your personal AI Advisor, and compete globally in weekly tournaments. Your journey to become the ultimate galactic tycoon starts here! NEW IN v2.6: INTERSTELLAR FLEET & ARTIFACT FORGE * STAR FREIGHTER CONTRACTS: Turn warehouse surplus into strategic space expeditions! Dispatch 4 classes of cargo freighters (Lunar Express, Ares Cruiser, Chronos Hauler, Hyperion Giga-Ship) to colonized planets to earn Gems, Legacy Points, and rare Forge Cores. * CROSS-PRESTIGE PERSISTENCE: Freighter missions maintain flight countdowns across prestiges, delivering massive starting boosts right when you need them. * ARTIFACT STAR FORGE: Level up your relics from 1 Star to 5 Stars using Forge Cores and Gems. Every star adds +20% potency, doubling your artifact bonuses at 5 Stars (2.0x effect)! * OVERHEAD CARGO DRONES: Ambient shuttles cruise across the factory floor. Intercept them for instant warehouse crates, mini time warps, and Forge Cores. Auto-intercepted by Manager Pack and Season Pass! * SEAMLESS CLOUD HARMONY: Resilient iCloud sync with intelligent array merging for artifacts, achievements, and freighter expeditions. EXPLORE THE GALAXY * EARTH: Master fundamentals and build your first industrial complex. * THE MOON: Low-gravity mining unlocked at 5 Earth prestiges. * MARS: High-tech research upgrades and terraforming operations. * SPACE STATION: High-efficiency orbital manufacturing facility. * TITAN COLONY: Cryogenic resource chains in Saturn's atmosphere. * DYSON SPHERE: Ultimate endgame megastructure harnessing the sun. DEEP STRATEGY & PROGRESSION * SEASON PASS: 30 reward tiers with daily XP drips, exclusive robot skins, and lifetime pass! * ACTIVE SKILLS: 4 tactical skills with cooldowns to supercharge your income on demand! * SPECIALIZATIONS: Align each run for Heavy Automation, Manual Tapping, or Logistics Trade! * PRESTIGE SKILL TREE: 15+ permanent powers specializing in passive income, tap damage, or offline earnings. * PRESTIGE & ASCENSION: Earn Gems to permanently multiply production across world resets. * LOGISTICS MARKET: Export surplus production and sell at peak prices for huge coin bonuses. * SMART MANAGERS & ARTIFACTS: Auto-buy specialists and leveling relics grant stacking bonuses. * WEEKLY TOURNAMENTS: Compete globally via Game Center leaderboards reset every Monday! FULLY OPTIMIZED * 48 Unique Generators from Auto Clickers to Black Hole Harvesters. * Up to 16 Hours Passive Offline Income. * Battery Saver Eco Mode for extended play sessions. * iCloud sync keeps your progress safe across all devices. Download Tiny Factory and build your galactic empire today!

Screenshots

Cosmic Synthesis4 screens
Tiny Idle Factory4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tiny Idle Factory at none against Cosmic Synthesis's shown. Tiny Idle Factory also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 29%) and rating (4.3 vs 4.0). Cosmic Synthesis's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (15 vs 3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. Cosmic Synthesis sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tiny Idle Factory 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

Tiny Idle Factory holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cosmic Synthesis has 15 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Cosmic Synthesis's written reviews are positive against 50% of Tiny Idle Factory's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cosmic Synthesis ships an update weekly, Tiny Idle Factory every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Cosmic Synthesis versus Tiny Idle Factory: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCosmic SynthesisTiny Idle Factory
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (15 ratings)4.3 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15 — better3
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size161 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNETBYTE UG (haftungsbeschränkt)Lei Feng

Customer experience

Cosmic Synthesis

All ratings15 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral42.9%
Negative28.6%

Tiny Idle Factory

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cosmic Synthesis

One-time1
  • Premium$1.99
10 purchases

Tiny Idle Factory

One-time10
  • Gem Spark$0.99
  • Galactic Vault$0.99
  • Manager Pack$1.99
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  • Artifact Discovery$1.99
  • Theme Bundle$2.99
  • Artifact Vault$2.99
  • Season Pass$3.99
  • Starter Pack (BEST VALUE)$4.99
  • Gem Cache$4.99
  • Gem Vault$9.99

Questions

Is Cosmic Synthesis free?
Cosmic Synthesis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tiny Idle Factory free?
Tiny Idle Factory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cosmic Synthesis or Tiny Idle Factory?
Tiny Idle Factory is rated higher. Cosmic Synthesis averages 4.0 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Tiny Idle Factory averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Cosmic Synthesis or Tiny Idle Factory have ads?
Cosmic Synthesis shows ads; Tiny Idle Factory does not.
Which is updated more often, Cosmic Synthesis or Tiny Idle Factory?
Cosmic Synthesis ships an update weekly, and Tiny Idle Factory every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cosmic Synthesis was updated on November 5, 2026 and Tiny Idle Factory on November 9, 2026.

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