Comparison

LoomQuest vs Galactic Empire Idle

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

Head to head
About

LoomQuest

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LoomQuest is a narrative RPG where your real-life steps push the world forward. Walk during the day, open the app, and watch your character’s journey unfold through story beats, encounters, rewards, and meaningful choices. How it works • Your steps drive progress: walking is the core currency. More steps unlock more distance, events, and opportunities. • Short daily sessions: pick up the story, make a decision, see the consequences. • Choices matter: outcomes influence future encounters, rewards, and the tone of your adventure. • Progression that feels fair: grow your character over time with milestones, inventory, and achievements. • No gacha. No pay-to-win: this isn’t a slot machine. Your effort is what moves the adventure. Why LoomQuest uses AI LoomQuest uses AI to keep narrative moments fresh and reactive to your run, so the world doesn’t feel static. Each generation has a real compute cost, which is why LoomQuest is offered as a premium subscription instead of ads or data tricks. Languages English and Spanish. Subscription LoomQuest is offered via an auto-renewable subscription. Pricing and trial details (including any introductory offer for eligible users) are shown in Apple’s purchase sheet. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID settings at any time. Note: Some features require network access. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Galactic Empire Idle

Build and expand your galactic empire by creating energy and colonizing planets. Purchase upgrades to accelerate progress and unlock new combat capabilities. Engage in 100 levels of solar system combat with 10 distinct ship types.

Highlights
  • Empire building
  • Planet colonization
  • Energy creation
  • Purchasable upgrades
  • Solar system combat
  • Unique ship types
Features
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Build up your empire through energy creation and planet colonization. Purchase large upgrades to speed up the process and to be able to afford new combat items. Fight your way through the solar system with 100 combat levels and 10 unique ships.

Screenshots

LoomQuest3 screens
Galactic Empire Idle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Galactic Empire Idle at 16.6 against LoomQuest's 26.1. On price, update cadence, ads 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. LoomQuest sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and Galactic Empire Idle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LoomQuest ships an update every 5 days, Galactic Empire Idle every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
LoomQuest versus Galactic Empire Idle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoomQuestGalactic Empire Idle
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.116.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB83 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMiguel Barreiro UresMATTHEW JOEL SPERRY

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LoomQuest

Subscriptions1
  • LoomQuest - 1 month$0.991 Month
1 purchases

Galactic Empire Idle

One-time1
  • Activate Hyperdrive$1.99

Questions

Is LoomQuest free?
LoomQuest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Galactic Empire Idle free?
Galactic Empire Idle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LoomQuest or Galactic Empire Idle have ads?
Neither LoomQuest nor Galactic Empire Idle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LoomQuest or Galactic Empire Idle?
LoomQuest ships an update every 5 days, and Galactic Empire Idle every 3 days. Most recently, LoomQuest was updated on October 25, 2026 and Galactic Empire Idle on October 24, 2026.

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