Comparison

Infinite Loop vs Star Colony

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

Head to head
About

Infinite Loop

A minimalist pixel-art idle game where you optimize a computer loop to generate resources. Reinvest earnings to boost performance, unlock permanent upgrades, and enjoy endless progression with offline earnings.

Highlights
  • Endless idle progression
  • Offline earnings
  • Pixel-art aesthetic
  • Calm and clean UI
  • One-hand friendly
  • Optional iCloud sync
Features
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Infinite Loop is a minimalist, pixel-art idle game about running a computer forever. Watch your loop generate Cycles automatically, then reinvest them to push performance higher: • Clock Speed for raw throughput • Optimization to squeeze more from every loop • Parallel Threads to scale endlessly Come back anytime to claim offline earnings, then keep tuning your build. When you’re ready, Reboot to earn Kernels and unlock permanent boosts for your next run. Features • Endless idle progression with satisfying upgrades • Offline earnings when you’re away • Pixel-art aesthetic, calm and clean UI • One-hand friendly, perfect in short sessions • Optional iCloud sync (if enabled) No pressure. No deadlines. Just the loop.

About

Star Colony

Features
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Expand your colony, automate production, and build a space empire from nothing. Star Colony is an idle colony builder inspired by the satisfying progression of clicker and incremental games. Start small, earn credits, unlock powerful upgrades, and scale your colony into a massive operation across the stars. Keep tapping, keep upgrading, and keep growing while your empire generates progress over time. Features: • Fast and satisfying idle progression • Tap-to-earn gameplay with meaningful upgrades • Automation systems that grow your income • Space-themed colony building and expansion • Offline-style progress and incremental growth • Easy to learn, hard to put down

Screenshots

Infinite Loop2 screens
Star Colony4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Star Colony at Free against Infinite Loop's $0.99. Star Colony also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). Infinite Loop's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On ads 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

Star Colony is free to download; Infinite Loop costs $0.99 up front. Star Colony sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Infinite Loop asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Infinite Loop versus Star Colony: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInfinite LoopStar Colony
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBaptiste DAJONMARTIN M J LYNCH

In-app purchases

None

Infinite Loop

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Star Colony

One-time4
  • 50 Gems$0.99
  • 220 Gems$3.99
  • 575 Gems$7.99
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  • 1200 Gems$14.99

Questions

Is Infinite Loop free?
Infinite Loop costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Star Colony free?
Star Colony is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Infinite Loop or Star Colony have ads?
Neither Infinite Loop nor Star Colony shows ads.

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