# Canal Builder-Idle Game — Manage Diggers, Get Rich Fast!

> Idle simulation game to build and profit from canal construction and shipping. (iPhone/iPad app by Xiamen Yiniao Game Technology Co.,Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canal-builder-idle-game/id6740768151 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Xiamen Yiniao Game Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560762979)
- Category: Games, Casual, Simulation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 467 App Store ratings · 22 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 218 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China) and 4 more
- Released: 2025-08-25
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canal-builder-idle-game/id6740768151/reviews.md

## What is Canal Builder?

This is a collection of construction, canal, mining as one of the simulation business game. Here you just need to click to upgrade, and you can wait for the revenue to come. You can help open up the canal by hiring more digging trucks. With a canal way, you can get ships through and make a lot of money. Hearing this, you must be impatient, then download this game to run your own canal！

## Key features

- Hire diggers and trucks
- Upgrade operations
- Build canals
- Facilitate ship traffic
- Earn revenue
- Idle simulation gameplay

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DIAMOND1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Markering Expert | $4.99 | one-time |
| General Manager | $6.99 | one-time |
| DIAMOND5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| DIAMOND6 | $99.99 | one-time |
| NO MORE ADS | $9.99 | one-time |
| DIAMOND2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| DIAMOND4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| DIAMOND3 | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 22)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canal-builder-idle-game/id6740768151/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Too slow and needs offline progress

*2026-08-09, version 1.0.1*

I find it hard to believe people enjoy just watching this drain their phones battery whilst making as little in game progress as possible. It moves at a true snails pace. I’m not sure how this is supposed to be fun. At least some offline progress would give you something to actually do when you come back, ie buy some upgrades.

### 2/5 — Slow

*2026-07-31, version 1.0.1*

It’s a very slow process between doing different levels

### 3/5 — Good game but

*2026-06-01, version 1.0.1*

Overall a good game but it takes to long to remove the dirt which has taken me weeks to do.  The time needs to be shorter as people will not play the game.  Also too many ads which is annoying when playing the game. It also needs a save option to save the progress so you don’t have to start over which will happen once we buy new devices.

### 2/5 — …

*2026-03-28, version 1.0.1*

Bro honestly carving out the canal is slow give me more of those things dude

### 1/5 — It’s Not Just the Single Driller

*2026-03-07, version 1.0.1*

When you upgrade the profit it literally barely increases it. It’s like the slightest increase ever!  And the costs to upgrade it further is insane!  You can only progress in this game from watching ads.  Also, I looked to see if you could increase the amount of drillers, but couldn’t find anything.  If there is something, it’s nowhere near the beginning.  The driller speed is also too slow. You can upgrade the speed for the transport trucks, but it’s unnecessary with how slow the driller is. Just buy more trucks and they’ll be there for the next pile of dirt.

### 2/5 — Too slow

*2025-12-29, version 1.0.1*

It takes forever to progress 
Not worth playing

### 2/5 — Eh

*2025-12-29, version 1.0.1*

It’s a good concept but only getting one digger is a killer. Taking forever to dig. Also when I go to open the fossil museum it keeps getting stuck. So now I can’t even play the game lol. Doesn’t let me close the museum or anything. I checked to see if there was an update and there wasn’t. I tried restarting the app and that didn’t fix it either. So I guess I just can’t play anymore lol but still a good concept

### 3/5 — No Adds please stop

*2025-12-22, version 1.0.1*

The game would be a 100 if it didn’t have ads 🤦🏻‍♂️

### 1/5 — Wish upgraded

*2025-11-17, version 1.0.1*

I wish it would be able to have more levels and to be able to move to a next place u to to be able to have more diggers then just one when u have more trucks I give it a five stars be honestly I love the game

### 3/5 — Not really idle

*2025-10-28, version 1.0.1*

So this isn’t really an idle game. It maxes out on how much you can get offline and it’s low. I learned to just play a movie in the background at night so my phone didn’t lock and fall asleep and that helps, it does take time. You only get one excavator so that takes forever, please in updates give us more. Also if you go to settings and turn off all the sounds sometimes I load the game up and the sound is back on that’s really annoying. If I wanted sound I would play with sound on

## Frequently asked questions about Canal Builder

### What is Canal Builder-Idle Game about?

This is an idle simulation game that combines construction, canal building, and mining. Players manage diggers and trucks to excavate canals, which then allow ships to pass through, generating revenue. The core gameplay involves upgrading operations to increase income.

### How do I make money in the game?

You make money by building and managing canals. By hiring more digging trucks and upgrading your equipment, you can open up wider and more efficient canals. Ships will then be able to travel through these canals, generating revenue for your business.

### Is Canal Builder-Idle Game free to play?

Yes, the game is free to download and play. It offers in-app purchases and also includes advertisements as part of its monetization model.

### What kind of gameplay can I expect?

The game features idle simulation gameplay, meaning you can progress and earn revenue even when you are not actively playing. The primary actions involve clicking to upgrade your diggers, trucks, and canal infrastructure to maximize your profits.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2025-08-27

Bug fix

### 1.0 — 2025-08-25

No release notes.

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