# Desert Tycoon: Build & Explore — Desert Tycoon

> Desert Tycoon (iPhone/iPad app by Fevzi Demirtas.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desert-tycoon-build-and-explore/id6756894686 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Fevzi Demirtas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863503930)
- Category: Games, Simulation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 266 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-01-09
- Data updated: 2026-09-17
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desert-tycoon-build-and-explore/id6756894686/reviews.md

## What is Desert Tycoon?

Welcome to the desert! A land full of resources, opportunities and endless growth. Collect cacti, sand, fish and oil to expand your production. Build workshops, unlock new areas and become the true ruler of the desert. Every step brings new challenges — and bigger rewards. Are you ready to build your empire?

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Money 500 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Money 1050 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Money 1600 | $2.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6 — 2026-07-30

Improved visuals, sound effects and UI - Major gameplay improvements - New areas now require resources to unlock - Added new mechanics: - Rewarded ads can now be discovered on the map - Delivery bots now require charging - Offline rewards

### 1.5 — 2026-05-29

Gameplay improvements and graphical enhancements.

### 1.4 — 2026-05-12

Performance improved and a major bug fixed.

### 1.2 — 2026-02-16

Rework of car physics, cactus effect improved, new gameplay mechanics added, and a brand new area unlocked.

### 1.0 — 2026-01-09

No release notes.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-17.*