# Idle Anomaly: Alien Control — Build Your Own Empire!

> Idle clicker game to build an alien research empire and defend against invaders. (iPhone/iPad app by Hot Siberians.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-anomaly-alien-control/id1630927796 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hot Siberians](https://appshunter.io/developer/1582606391)
- Category: Games, Casual, Simulation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 364 App Store ratings · 29 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 249 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2023-02-27
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-anomaly-alien-control/id1630927796/reviews.md

## What is Idle Anomaly?

"Build a research station around the mysterious Obelisk area and uncover all its secrets with moon pioneer in this idle clicker explore game!

A group of space researchers recently came across a strange structure in the Arctic. It looks like an alien roller coaster or alien starship from the UFO theme park. This Obelisk was clearly not of our planet. 
In the process of building explorer home base, something strange gait of a zombie appears in the territory. But it isn´t a zombie, it is alien! 
They will try to attack and to interfere with the Obelisk research and building of your clicker Empire! Find the alien and hold defense idle home base with galaxy gun!

Progress outside the game
Your employees work tirelessly and earn money in your business simulator incremental game even when you are not playing. Just collect an idle resources when you return to the tap game!

Manage a research station
Click to build and upgrade equipment, hire employees and monitor their health. Moon pioneer helps you! Rational management is the key to success in research and to big profits in tycoon life!

Upgrade your space heroes
Exploring anomalies is dangerous area! You need experienced operatives who can protect your employees from invasion of the mysterious moon or mars creatures that guard the Obelisk.

Study UFOs
Find the alien, catch monsters, send them to infectonator isolation and explore the Obelisk to get resources. Join forces with the secret Ministry and discover the forbidden side of our idle world that it hides from the common people.

Alien isolation
You don't know what planet the monsters came from. From the Moon or Mars... But you need to click to control UFO space invasion and attack them back! Send aliens in infectonator isolation and now their planet life has become useful for the Earth.

If you like Tycoon games, idle games, building games and the atmosphere of the unknown, then Anomalies Research Tycoon is for you! Make strategic decisions for development and make a profit. Unravel the secrets of the Obelisks and gain their power! Your business simulator adventure incremental game is started!

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## Key features

- Build and upgrade research station
- Manage employees and monitor health
- Defend base from alien attacks
- Upgrade space heroes
- Study UFOs and collect resources
- Offline progress and idle earnings

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Inclusive Pack | $35.99 | one-time |
| Neat Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Dr. Massachusetts | $10.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Helicopter. | $4.99 | one-time |
| 80 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Researcher | $9.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $13.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Gems | $24.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Researcher | $4.99 | one-time |
| Beginner's Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Johnny Goldhand | $4.99 | one-time |
| Professional's Pack | $13.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Idle Anomaly?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Good game overall
- 🎨 Great design scheme
- ✨ Items change looks
- 🧘 Calming gameplay
- 💡 Interesting and fun gameplay
- 🌟 Nice graphics
- 🚀 Well thought out game
- 💯 10 out of 10 game

**Cons**

- 📉 New update makes it dip
- 💸 Hero upgrades too expensive
- 🐛 Ads still present after purchase
- 💸 In-game purchases not received
- ⏳ Purchases don't take effect
- 😵 Irritating game issues
- 🚫 Ads appear after paying to remove them
- 🥶 Game keeps locking up
- 🔄 Game freezes and spins
- 📉 Progression can be slow
- 📱 Phone heats up significantly
- 😩 Constant ad interruptions
- 💰 Crazy expensive no ads price
- 📉 Upgrading items becomes hard
- ⚠️ Game stops working/won't load
- 📉 Unwanted blackouts

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Reset all data
- No ads upgrade not working
- Beginner pack not received
- In-app purchases not credited
- Game keeps locking up
- Ads appear after paying to remove them
- Paid for additional researcher, didn't work
- Game won't load
- Game freezes on loading screen
- Unwanted blackouts
- Misses payouts, especially in paraenergies
- Advertising paid to turn off, not getting bonuses
- Ad reveals later game content
- Pulled operator, never received
- Cannot go past close 1 ruptures
- Game has stopped working
- Won't load anymore
- Constant ad interruptions

**Most requested features**

- Fix game issues or refund
- Add more content to the game
- Improve developer communication for future plans

## Recent user reviews (10 of 29)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-anomaly-alien-control/id1630927796/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Game reset and I lost my ad skip

*2026-06-03, version 0.11.4*

I don’t mind losing the progress, but taking the crutch of skipping ads was a bit harsh

### 5/5 — Good game.

*2026-05-02, version 0.11.4*

My purchase came through, game is good.

### 3/5 — The old one was better

*2026-04-27*

I really liked this games when the previous versions were there. But this new update is making it dip down now. And this kind of feels like when an engineer makes a great  thing but then completely changes the product. It might be good but this time it dips down.

### 4/5 — Doesn’t know how to keep data

*2026-04-02*

Quite literally about to unlock the marsh when you goofy goobers reset all of my data! Plus, the hero upgrades are too expensive. 
Edit: I did not see the update log, my bad.

### 3/5 — Bug report

*2026-01-10*

I bought the no ads upgrade,And had to double check that I had actually bought it because the game is still giving me ads.

### 1/5 — Lost £7

*2025-12-19, version 0.9.2*

I purchased the beginner pack and received nothing.

### 1/5 — Don’t get in game purchases

*2025-10-19, version 0.9.2*

I bought 2 different occasions and gave benefit of the doubt but took money and haven’t received anything. Good game just bad store

### 2/5 — Purchases

*2025-08-04*

Purchases don’t take effect

### 1/5 — Paid for stuff!

*2025-04-24*

I paid for another slot for researcher, no ads, and offline access and none of those works. So fix the game issue or refunded because I’m about to delete it because it’s irritating!

### 1/5 — Disappointed

*2025-02-28, version 0.9.2*

Tried to make an in-app purchase and the money has been removed from my account but hasn’t been credited in the game. Really disappointing as I really enjoy this game and the others released by the company.

## Frequently asked questions about Idle Anomaly

### What is Idle Anomaly: Alien Control about?

This is an idle clicker game where you build and manage a research station around a mysterious alien Obelisk. You'll uncover its secrets, defend your base from alien invaders, and upgrade your heroes and facilities.

### What are the key features of this game?

Key features include building and upgrading your research station, managing employees, defending against alien attacks with galaxy guns, upgrading space heroes for dangerous exploration, studying UFOs, and collecting resources. The game also features offline progress, where your employees earn money even when you're not playing.

### Is Idle Anomaly: Alien Control free to play?

The game is free to download and play. It offers in-app purchases for items or currency that can enhance your gameplay experience, and it also includes advertisements.

### What kind of gameplay can I expect?

You can expect a mix of idle clicker mechanics, empire building, and strategic defense. You'll be making decisions to develop your research station, earn profits, and unravel the mysteries of the Obelisk while fending off alien threats.

### Who is this game designed for?

This game is designed for players who enjoy tycoon games, idle games, building games, and those who are interested in the atmosphere of the unknown and sci-fi themes.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 0.11.4 — 2026-04-01

Idle Anomaly -- Full Revamp!
New streamlined tycoon cycle: labs earn passive income, while monsters in containment chambers deliver bursts of paraenergy and money.
Please note:
- This is a fresh start -- previous saves are not compatible
- All existing players receive 3000 gems as a thank-you!
More content coming soon!

### 0.9.2 — 2023-04-06

- Added weekly event — Sculptor's World
- Added new monsters
- Fixed bugs
- Added new study levels of the Obelisk
- Introduced cloud saves
- Visual improvements

### 0.9.1 — 2023-04-06

- Added weekly event — Sculptor's World
- Added new monsters
- Fixed bugs
- Added new study levels of the Obelisk
- Introduced cloud saves
- Visual improvements

### 0.8.5 — 2023-02-27

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 2026-09-03.*