# My Planet Simulation vs Idle Universe

The clearest difference is rating: Idle Universe at 4.3 against My Planet Simulation's 3.7. Idle Universe also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 220). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My Planet Simulation sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Idle Universe sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Idle Universe holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Universe has 1.5K ratings behind it against 220, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of My Planet Simulation's written reviews are positive against 65% of Idle Universe's.

My Planet Simulation ships an update every 3 months, Idle Universe every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Planet Simulation | Idle Universe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (220 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-planet-simulation/id695687095/reviews) | **[4.3 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-universe/id1195110094/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 220 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 60.4% of reviews | **65.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 299 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brandon Stecklein](https://appshunter.io/developer/498894252) | [Dominik Stallmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1195110093) |

## What reviewers say

### My Planet Simulation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-planet-simulation/id695687095)

Control a planet and nurture a thriving population by managing sunlight and rain. This real-time simulation game requires daily check-ins to maintain optimal conditions for vegetation and prevent your people from starving or suffering from extreme weather. Can you reach a population of over one million?

**Highlights:** Virtual planet simulation, Population growth management, Sunlight and rain manipulation, Real-time gameplay, Vegetation level monitoring, Resource optimization

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Ape Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Advertising Removal | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast loading
- 👍 Cute and charming
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Unique concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔋 Planet dies when not playing
- 🕰️ Slow progression
- 🙄 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Planet disappears or turns into a square
- Supplies not reaching moon colony
- Inconsistent sun/water levels

**Requested features**

- Add more planets and solar system
- Introduce more god-like powers
- Implement a pause/save feature
- Improve graphics and animations
- Add more content and complexity


### Idle Universe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-universe/id1195110094)

Tap to gather matter and create interstellar objects, from particles to galaxies. Objects automatically generate more matter, allowing for endless universe expansion. Unlock divine powers, upgrade objects, and utilize special abilities to grow your cosmic creation.

**Highlights:** Create 31 interstellar objects, Unlock 24 Divine Powers, Upgrade objects with multiple options, Obtain Dark Matter for special abilities, Gain Antimatter via prestige for permanent upgrades, Compete on leaderboards, Earn daily rewards and achievements

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 250 Dark Matter | $3.99 | one-time |
| Double Antimatter Gains | $4.99 | one-time |
| +100% Transcendence Exp | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove All Ads | $8.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Dark Matter | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Dark Matter | $24.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Dark Matter | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Organized and easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient progression system
- 💡 Unique and engaging concept
- 🎨 Good graphics and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔋 Slow progress without watching ads
- 🤖 Forced Google account login
- 🔍 Unclear game mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Prestige button not working
- Ads not providing expected rewards
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Incorrect offline progress tracking

**Requested features**

- Offline progress tracking
- More prestige layers and upgrades
- Better optimization for larger screens
- Improved tutorial and explanations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Planet Simulation free?

My Planet Simulation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Idle Universe free?

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

### Which has better reviews, My Planet Simulation or Idle Universe?

Idle Universe is rated higher. My Planet Simulation averages 3.7 out of 5 from 220 ratings, while Idle Universe averages 4.3 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do My Planet Simulation or Idle Universe have ads?

Both My Planet Simulation and Idle Universe show ads.

### Which is updated more often, My Planet Simulation or Idle Universe?

My Planet Simulation ships an update every 3 months, and Idle Universe every 3 weeks. Most recently, My Planet Simulation was updated on October 29, 2026 and Idle Universe on October 29, 2026.

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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.*