# Speed clicker vs Cosmic Synthesis

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Speed clicker at 86% against Cosmic Synthesis's 29%. Speed clicker also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). Cosmic Synthesis's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Speed clicker sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Cosmic Synthesis sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Speed clicker holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speed clicker has 173 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Speed clicker's written reviews are positive against 29% of Cosmic Synthesis's.

Speed clicker ships an update every 2 months, Cosmic Synthesis weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speed clicker | Cosmic Synthesis |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (173 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-clicker/id885384302/reviews)** | [4.0 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosmic-synthesis-idle-builder/id6756239498/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **173** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **85.6% of reviews** | 28.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 111 MB | 161 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vitaliy Mayorov](https://appshunter.io/developer/885384305) | [NETBYTE UG (haftungsbeschränkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854412817) |

## What reviewers say

### Speed clicker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-clicker/id885384302)

A simple yet addictive clicker game where players tap to earn points and purchase weapons and upgrades. Compete to gather the most points and become the ultimate champion.

**Highlights:** Tap to earn points, Purchase weapons, Buy upgrades, Gather points, Addictive gameplay

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Painites. | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500 Painites. | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Painites. | $9.99 | one-time |
| 200 Painites. | $19.99 | one-time |
| 7000 Painites. | $49.99 | one-time |
| 14000 Painites. | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Unique tap point mechanic separate from main currency
- 🎵 Excellent atmospheric music and sound design
- ⚖️ Well-balanced economy and progression system
- 🎮 Engaging gameplay that rewards active clicking
- 🎯 Clear upgrade goals and progression paths

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏸️ No offline/idle income generation
- 📱 Lost multi-touch capability requires payment
- 💰 Extremely high upgrade costs in late game
- 😤 Forced review prompts with limited options
- ⏱️ Timers don't count down when app is closed

**Reported bugs**

- Review prompt buttons (Not Now, Never) are greyed out or non-functional
- Unable to deselect review rating options
- Combo click counter resets immediately when finger leaves screen
- Timers don't count down when app is closed

**Requested features**

- Offline/background income earning
- Prestige or reset system
- Idle gameplay mode
- Bulk purchase option for multiple items
- Additional music tracks or music customization


### Cosmic Synthesis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosmic-synthesis-idle-builder/id6756239498)

Build your own universe from atoms to galaxies in this idle-clicker adventure. Automate production, refine resources, and unlock cosmic milestones. The game adapts to both active strategists and idle players, offering a unique sci-fi experience.

**Highlights:** Tap to generate matter, Automate production chains, Refine resources into planets, Unlock over 50 cosmic milestones, Strategic talent tree, Prestige system for permanent upgrades, Offline progression

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speed clicker free?

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

### Is Cosmic Synthesis free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Speed clicker or Cosmic Synthesis?

Speed clicker is rated higher. Speed clicker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 173 ratings, while Cosmic Synthesis averages 4.0 from 15 ratings.

### Do Speed clicker or Cosmic Synthesis have ads?

Cosmic Synthesis shows ads; Speed clicker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Speed clicker or Cosmic Synthesis?

Speed clicker ships an update every 2 months, and Cosmic Synthesis weekly. Most recently, Speed clicker was updated on November 1, 2026 and Cosmic Synthesis on October 30, 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.*