# My Planet Simulation vs IdleX

The clearest difference is rating: IdleX at 4.5 against My Planet Simulation's 3.7. IdleX also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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 IdleX sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IdleX holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 220 and 148 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 60% and 61% positive.

My Planet Simulation ships an update every 3 months, IdleX weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Planet Simulation | IdleX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (220 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-planet-simulation/id695687095/reviews) | **[4.5 (148 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idlex-galaxy-wanderer/id1457584332/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **220** | 148 |
| Positive reviews | 60.3% of reviews | **61.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 610 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brandon Stecklein](https://appshunter.io/developer/498894252) | [hcm](https://appshunter.io/developer/1222717972) |

## 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


### IdleX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idlex-galaxy-wanderer/id1457584332)

Embark on a cosmic adventure to earn money across the universe. Upgrade your fleet, hire pilots for automation, and research breakthroughs to maximize your profits. Explore new planets and sectors, and even utilize wormholes for faster progression. Play offline and enjoy a relaxing space journey.

**Highlights:** Send missions to earn money, Upgrade ships for faster earnings, Hire pilots for automation, Unlock new planets, Research for profit boosts, Explore new sectors, Use wormholes for faster progression

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads Perk | $0.99 | one-time |
| 40 Gold Bars | $1.99 | one-time |
| 120 Gold Bars | $4.99 | one-time |
| 300 Gold Bars | $9.99 | one-time |
| 750 Gold Bars | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2250 Gold Bars | $49.99 | one-time |
| 5500 Gold Bars | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive idle gameplay
- 💡 Great wormhole mechanic
- 👍 Good fun for most of the game
- 👍 Nice game
- 👍 Great time killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game crashing at startup
- 🐛 Game crashes on specific actions
- 🐛 Offline income not earned
- 🐛 Game progression too slow
- 🐛 Game stagnates late-game

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on startup
- Game crashes when launching ships or purchasing autopilot
- Offline earnings not being collected
- Space gems not gathering
- Vibrate setting not saving

**Requested features**

- Add Mercury and Venus technologies
- Add Ceres rotators for gravity
- Multi-buy button for wormhole upgrades
- Push and hold feature for spending space gems
- Add new sectors/planets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Planet Simulation free?

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

### Is IdleX free?

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

### Which has better reviews, My Planet Simulation or IdleX?

IdleX is rated higher. My Planet Simulation averages 3.7 out of 5 from 220 ratings, while IdleX averages 4.5 from 148 ratings.

### Do My Planet Simulation or IdleX have ads?

My Planet Simulation shows ads; IdleX does not.

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

My Planet Simulation ships an update every 3 months, and IdleX weekly. Most recently, My Planet Simulation was updated on November 5, 2026 and IdleX on November 6, 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.*