# Infinite Loop vs Idle Space Mining

The clearest difference is price: Idle Space Mining at Free against Infinite Loop's $0.99. Idle Space Mining also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). Infinite Loop's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Idle Space Mining is free to download; Infinite Loop costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Idle Space Mining holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Infinite Loop | Idle Space Mining |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infinite-loop-idle-game/id6758855437/reviews) | **[4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-space-mining/id6790513254/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 9 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Baptiste DAJON](https://appshunter.io/developer/499283836) | [ISAAC MICHAEL FRETT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877499106) |

## What reviewers say

### Infinite Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infinite-loop-idle-game/id6758855437)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Idle Space Mining

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-space-mining/id6790513254)

Build and expand a space mining empire through incremental upgrades and strategic choices. Reset your progress to gain permanent bonuses and achieve ultimate power. Earn resources even while offline.

**Highlights:** Incremental mining empire building, Strategic doctrine choices, Prestige system with Dark Matter, Permanent upgrades via Star Shards, Offline earnings, Challenging game modes, Comet catching events

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Infinite Loop free?

Infinite Loop costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Idle Space Mining free?

Idle Space Mining is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Infinite Loop or Idle Space Mining?

Idle Space Mining is rated higher. Infinite Loop averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Idle Space Mining averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do Infinite Loop or Idle Space Mining have ads?

Idle Space Mining shows ads; Infinite Loop does not.

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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.*