# Rocket Star: Idle Tycoon Game

> Best Space Factory Simulator

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1435697033](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1435697033)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1435697033`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Pixo Games
- **Category:** Simulation
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (3,142 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.53.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-28
- **First published:** 2019-10-21
- **Size:** 182 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rocket-star-idle-tycoon-game/id1435697033)
- **Website:** [https://pixodust.com/rocket-star-idle-game/](https://pixodust.com/rocket-star-idle-game/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://pixodust.com/games\_privacy\_policy/](https://pixodust.com/games_privacy_policy/)

## Description

Rocket Star Idle Tycoon is a space factory simulation where you lead a team of talents to build rockets, research technologies, and launch ships across the cosmos. Your idle factory advances even when you're away, earning cash offline and letting you progress without an internet connection. Watch 3D visuals as production ramps up and ships take off from the launchpad.

Upgrade your factory, automate tasks, hire scientists and entrepreneurs, and tackle missions from the Moon to Mars and beyond. Manage resources, expand your space empire, and explore new planets while tapping, building, and launching your way to the stars.

## Rankings

- #32,152 — Overall
- #26 — rocket

## Review summary

Rocket Star is a fun, space-themed idle game that players praise for its engaging mechanics and relaxing pace, with progression up to major locations like the moon. However, reviews consistently flag issues with monetization and ads, including unreliable rewards and intrusive ad frequency, along with a save/login bug that can wipe progress. Some UI quirks and a reported hacking incident further detract. Overall, it’s enjoyable but the business model and bugs may frustrate players.

### Pros

- Fun, engaging idle gameplay that many reviewers enjoy.
- Space/rocket theme with clear progression toward new locations (including the last starmap and the moon).
- Relaxing, casual experience that is ADHD-friendly and good for passing the time.
- Looks and feels fresh with appealing visuals.

### Cons

- Intrusive monetization and heavy ad system that disrupts gameplay and pushes ad viewing.
- Ad rewards are unreliable or disappear quickly, affecting progression.
- Progress can be lost due to a save/login bug when choosing cloud vs recent progress.
- Frequent ads (reported around every 5 minutes) and overall ad fatigue.
- Security concerns from at least one user who reported being hacked after playing.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1435697033)