# Builderment — Factory Building & Automation

> Factory building and automation game with resource management and research. (iPhone/iPad app by Builderment LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/builderment/id1558592038 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Builderment LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1558592040)
- Category: Games, Simulation, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 3,321 App Store ratings · 1,192 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 48 MB
- Languages: American English, Danish, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian Bokmål and 6 more
- Released: 2021-06-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/builderment/id1558592038/reviews.md

## What is Builderment?

Builderment is a factory building game at heart. It’s all about crafting and automation. You start by harvesting resources and crafting items in factories. Use those crafted items to research new technology and recipes to craft ever more complex items.

Earth has run out of resources... You have been sent to a distant planet to extract its infinite resources and craft items to send back to Earth. You'll need to establish a base on this planet to build factories and production lines to automate the assembly of items.

Features
* Build factories on a massive scale
* Use conveyor belts to transport items between factories
* Craft dozens of unique items
* Research technology to build more advanced buildings
* Expand to harvest every resource on the map

## Key features

- Build factories on a massive scale
- Automate item crafting
- Use conveyor belts for transport
- Research new technologies
- Harvest diverse resources
- Expand production lines

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pile of Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bunch of Gems | $6.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $29.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $39.99 | one-time |
| Bunch of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Gems | $79.99 | one-time |
| Advanced World Settings | $19.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Builderment?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Addictive and engaging gameplay
- 👍 No ads or pay-to-win mechanics
- 🚀 Smooth performance and optimization
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🚀 Efficient conveyor belt and resource management

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- ⏱️ Slow progression and research times
- 🔌 Game stops when app is closed
- 🧠 Lack of end-game content and replayability

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Disappearing resources when moving storage
- Conveyor belt pathing issues and clipping
- Inconsistent resource production rates

**Most requested features**

- Ability to run the game in the background
- Multiple research labs for parallel progression
- More varied and customizable map layouts
- Conveyor belt color-coding or labeling
- Overflow and smart splitter mechanics
- Prestige mode or new game+ options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 1,192)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/builderment/id1558592038/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Bro-

*2026-08-22, version 1.14.1*

This is genuinely the most fun I've had with a mobile game in I don't know how long. It's so satisfying, well paced, and just good. It's a good game, shoutout devs. 10/10, spending probably too much time playing it.

### 1/5 — Not working

*2026-08-22, version 1.14.1*

For some reason the app keeps on sending me out over and over again

### 2/5 — I can’t even get on the game

*2026-08-21, version 1.14.1*

I don’t know if it’s fun or good because I can’t even get on the game.

### 4/5 — Great game, but vital flaw

*2026-08-10, version 1.14.1*

Why can I only have 2 research centers when there are resources scattered all over the place? I have a ton of technology that I can’t research because the limit is 2, so I can’t exactly research everything because not everything is next to each other, forcing me to build conveyor belts to the nearest research center, which is nowhere near close to where the actual resource is and I don’t see a technology in here that allows me to have more than 2 at a time. 

Don’t get me wrong, great game, addictive even, but can we either increase the limit of research centers or get rid of it altogether? I get if you don’t want your map to be cluttered with research centers, but 2 seems too few.

### 4/5 — Very satisfactory factory game

*2026-07-28, version 1.14.1*

Great things about the game
- Free with minimal ads
- Very low amount of Idling and waiting tire upgrades
- Simple and addictive 
- Fun progression that adds layers of complexity
- Numbers are very linear and easy to calculate on the fly 
- Can be played offline

Meh things about the game
- Ad button is easy to mistap 
- Occasionally overwhelming

Recommendations
- Drones for long distance transport
- Splitters that can differentiate between items
- A drill or something in later game that functions as a resource node that can be placed anywhere

Overall, I highly recommend this game, it’s one of the best free factory games I could find and does a great job of keeping your attention.

### 5/5 — FIVE STAR!!! NO QUESTIONS

*2026-07-24, version 1.14.1*

I really love the game because you build the way you want to and there are infinite possibilities. I have this game and play it every time we go in the car. No Wi-Fi makes it perfect. I have grounded this game for longer than I can remember and im still not getting a hint of boredom. You just start building and then have to figure out how to put more and more conveyors. And the same rules keep applying and you expand. Please make more games like this.

### 5/5 — Honest, great, immersive game!

*2026-07-22, version 1.14.1*

I began playing this game during a hospital stay in 2021. Five years later I am still enjoying this game. There are adverts interrupting your gameplay. I have honestly spent hours playing this. Usually, I am a PC gamer and love these types of games, but it was great to have one on the move. I have never written a review for any app ever before, but this one is worthy of a few minutes write up. No other game I have ever found on a tablet offers what this does. I have only ever found one game that offered a similar amount of gameplay, but the devs caught on and it quickly became filled with micro purchases. Well done to the devs on this for keeping it the way it is.

### 5/5 — Great game

*2026-07-16, version 1.14.1*

This game is so simple, it proves that even a simple game like this can be so much fun to play. I like how you have to balance producing high level objects and also more simple things to progress, e.g a metal box is worth $12 but a cog is only worth $4, but to get an object worth $15 you have to produce cogs. Genius. I highly recommend for people who enjoy laid back production games, and also those who also love trying to make something then work on efficiency. Great job with the game devs!

### 5/5 — Almost Perfect!

*2026-07-11, version 1.14.1*

This is not an “idle” style game, it’s engaging and requires constant tweaking with careful planning and problem solving to proceed, so there’s no waiting with nothing to do, or having to come back later in the day to see if stocks have built up. I love that it doesn’t run while you’re not in the game … when you come back to it there are no heaps of resources to attempt to manage, so there’s no stressful time targets either. Overall it’s a beautifully balanced game, with no immediate need to watch ads, although that need does arise gently if you wish to progress further. 

As said by others - the user interface (esp. when building on the map) is a delight to use and works flawlessly. 

I give it 5 stars and highly recommend to anyone with a logical mindset.

My only complaint was no “Deny All” button immediately after install - resulting in me having to turn off pages of consent buttons just to deny them access to my data.

### 5/5 — Best Mobile Game

*2026-07-09, version 1.14.1*

Almost every other mobile game is riddled with ads, or is locked behind significant paywalls with “gems”. This game is amazing! I love the gameplay and the lack of ads. I appreciate the 1 ad = 4 gems deal, as it gives a way for the developers to make money and for you to get gems.

## Frequently asked questions about Builderment

### What is Builderment?

Builderment is a factory building and automation game where players establish bases on a distant planet to extract resources and craft items. The core gameplay involves setting up production lines and automating the assembly of increasingly complex items to send back to Earth.

### What are the main features of Builderment?

Key features include building factories on a massive scale, using conveyor belts to transport items, crafting dozens of unique items, researching new technologies for advanced buildings, and expanding to harvest all available resources on the map.

### How is Builderment monetized?

The application is free to download and play, but it includes in-app purchases. This means players can choose to buy certain items or advantages within the game, although the core experience is accessible without spending money.

### What kind of gameplay can I expect in Builderment?

You can expect a deep simulation experience focused on crafting and automation. The game challenges you to design efficient production lines, manage resources, and strategically expand your operations to meet the demands of sending goods back to Earth.

### Is Builderment available on all devices?

The provided data does not specify compatibility with specific operating systems or devices. However, it is presented as a mobile application, suggesting it is designed for smartphones and tablets.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.14.1 — 2025-11-10

- New world generation with faster extractors but fewer resource nodes. Reduces the tedium of extracting resources.
- Added 24 achievements through Game Center.
- Improved performance & bug fixes.

### 1.14.0 — 2025-11-07

- New world generation with faster extractors but fewer resource nodes. Reduces the tedium of extracting resources.
- Added 24 achievements through Game Center.
- Improved performance & bug fixes.

### 1.13.1 — 2024-10-25

- Increased efficiency of power plants. Now coal and nuclear plants need half as much fuel.

### 1.13.0 — 2024-07-19

- NEW: Writable Signs! Use signs to label and organize your factories. Unlock this new unique building in the decorations area of the tech tree.

### 1.12.0 — 2024-04-21

- NEW: 12 Alternative Recipes! Unlock new recipes to craft specific items with different ingredients.
- Smarter automatic underground belt placement when building belt paths.
- Double tap on a belt to select or unselect all connected belts on a path.
- Added particle effects when building or destroying buildings.
- Optimized time it takes to load and create worlds.
- Improved camera zoom accuracy.
- Unlocked Recipes list now shows what buildings are needed.
- Extractors now output at 100% of their expected rate instead of 99.99%.
- Updated "how to" videos.
- Various other bug fixes and optimizations.

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## More apps by Builderment LLC

- [Builderment Idle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/builderment-idle/id6476065662)

All apps by Builderment LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/1558592040

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