# Silicon Evolution vs Idle Stars

The clearest difference is device support: Idle Stars at 2 against Silicon Evolution's —. Idle Stars also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Silicon Evolution sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Idle Stars sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Silicon Evolution | Idle Stars |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-stars/id6804573898/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | — | No |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | **17.0** |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Jan Schmidt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884028902) | [Juan Tarallo](https://appshunter.io/developer/485209178) |

## What reviewers say

### Silicon Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silicon-evolution/id6760348929)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Make Silicon Evolution AD free | $2.99 | one-time |


### Idle Stars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-stars/id6804573898)

Build a star-spanning empire by managing resources, researching technologies, and colonizing new worlds. Engage in diplomacy or conflict with alien civilizations. Reset your universe with permanent upgrades to achieve greater progress each cycle.

**Highlights:** Layered idle economy with five resources, Research paths and automation, Galaxy map with exploration and colonization, Diplomacy and conflict with civilizations, Supernova resets with permanent progression, Offline progress and notifications

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-Hour Boost | $1.99 | one-time |
| Supporter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Silicon Evolution free?

Silicon Evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Idle Stars free?

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

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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.*