# DrillKing Space vs Idle Star Empire

The clearest difference is rating: DrillKing Space at 5.0 against Idle Star Empire's 3.8. DrillKing Space also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DrillKing Space sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Idle Star Empire sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DrillKing Space holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DrillKing Space | Idle Star Empire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drillking-space/id981783627/reviews)** | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-star-empire/id6450506347/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 228 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JINOH Cho](https://appshunter.io/developer/893107640) | [Frederic Nagler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693577034) |

## What reviewers say

### DrillKing Space

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drillking-space/id981783627)

Mine resources and build colonies on alien planets. Upgrade your drills, factories, and depots to expand your base and discover unique minerals. Complete quests to unlock new gears and advance your interstellar mining operation.

**Highlights:** Resource mining and management, Base building and expansion, Explore 5 unique planets, Upgrade drills, factories, and depots, Complete quests for rewards, Sell resources and buy new gears

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Stars | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Stars | $1.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Stars | $2.99 | one-time |
| 12000 Stars | $4.99 | one-time |
| 25000 Stars | $9.99 | one-time |


### Idle Star Empire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-star-empire/id6450506347)

Become an intergalactic conqueror in this idle space exploration game. Gather resources, upgrade your fleet, research technologies, and conquer new planets. Forge alliances or wage war to build the most powerful empire in the galaxy.

**Highlights:** Idle resource gathering, Spaceship fleet management, Technology research, Planet exploration, Diplomacy and conquest, Empire building

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Medium Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Supporter Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Timewarp Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Tournament Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Big Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads for 365 Days | $12.99 | one-time |
| Explorer Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Forever | $34.99 | one-time |
| Giant Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Pack | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DrillKing Space free?

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

### Is Idle Star Empire free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DrillKing Space or Idle Star Empire?

DrillKing Space is rated higher. DrillKing Space averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Idle Star Empire averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do DrillKing Space or Idle Star Empire have ads?

Idle Star Empire shows ads; DrillKing Space 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.*