# Idle Code Tycoon — Build Your Software Company

> Automate a coding empire, earn offline, and prestige for permanent bonuses. (iPhone/iPad app by Mariana Brasil.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-code-tycoon/id6754207431 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mariana Brasil](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832062099)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Casual, Simulation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 335 App Store ratings · 37 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 19 MB
- Languages: German (Germany), American English, French (France), Italian, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, European Spanish
- Released: 2025-11-12
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-code-tycoon/id6754207431/reviews.md

## What is Idle Code Tycoon?

[AD FREE] Write code. Automate production. Build a software empire.

Idle Code Tycoon is an incremental idle game where every tap grows your company.

Start with WRITE_CODE(), unlock automatic production, upgrade your tools, complete contracts, ship releases and keep earning while you’re away.

BUILD AND AUTOMATE

• Tap or hold to generate code
• Unlock offline production
• Upgrade developers, IDEs, servers, cloud systems, AI tools and more
• Build your Tech Stack with permanent upgrades

SHIP NEW RELEASES

• Complete Roadmap objectives
• Launch major releases and minor patches
• Earn permanent bonuses
• Track your deployment history

MERGE AND GROW

• Merge your codebase for Prestige Points
• Strengthen future runs
• Reach upgrades faster
• Keep pushing toward the next milestone

MORE WAYS TO PROGRESS

• Timed backlog contracts
• Sprint Focus strategies
• Production boosts
• Surprise bugs with extra rewards
• Game Center achievements and leaderboards
• iCloud sync and offline earnings
• No ads

There is always another upgrade, release, contract, achievement or Merge waiting.

Write. Automate. Merge. Repeat.

Made by a solo developer :)

## Key features

- Tap to write code
- Automate workflow
- Hire developers
- Prestige for permanent bonuses
- Unlock permanent perks
- Redesigned interface

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 25 Points | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200 Points | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Developer Kit | $1.99 | one-time |
| First Merge Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Double Productivity | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50 Points | $1.99 | one-time |
| 90 Points | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500 Points | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 37)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-code-tycoon/id6754207431/reviews.md

### 5/5 — come on more language！

*2026-08-22, version 3.14.0*

Love this game，but there is no chinese version，plz give a chance for fans in China to play this

### 4/5 — Needs a volume menu

*2026-07-24, version 3.13.0*

Love this game, just wish i could turn down or off the tap sounds if i wanted to. 5 stars if you can turn several sounds down individually. Thanks for your work!

### 1/5 — The game cheats you

*2026-07-17, version 3.13.0*

If you buy auto production up to 100milion/second… it won’t actually tick 100m/second. More like 25m/second. 

Same thing happens when you scale your 1B/second.

### 5/5 — User Story

*2026-07-16, version 3.13.0*

As a real life Software QA Engineer, I want more incremental games like this that feel like they relate directly to my life.

The more I play, the more I notice fun little details and references that make me giggle. Thank you for finding a way to turn my job into something fun!

### 5/5 — Latest update makes the game so much fun!

*2026-06-18, version 3.11.0*

Theme is really great. Many funny industry jokes here, previous versions felt like game ran out of steam before it got started. Latest update solved the problem and I even reset my progress completely to start from scratch. Solo dev continues to add content. 

Very fun and quite hysterical.

### 5/5 — Lovely Little Idle Game

*2026-06-09*

Bugs and issues get tackled quickly by the dev. Lovely little idle game. Gives coding vibes even to people without any coding knowledge. Hackerman! brr brr

**Developer response:** Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed the game. I'll do my best to keep squashing those bugs before they get promoted to features! :)

### 5/5 — Cool Game

*2026-06-07, version 3.9.0*

I really like this game. The UI is inspired by Github and it's nice to look at. I enjoy it that every element and detail in the game is designed with a concept related to coding and software development. If you like clicker games and coding, you need to try this.

### 4/5 — Excellent game, but needs more progress

*2026-05-25, version 3.9.0*

I really love this game so much, no ads is the cherry on top. However, i think that progress could be better if the tap multiplier doesn’t cap at 6 when you merge PR. Trying to complete the tech stack feels a bit too sluggish and tedious this way. Give us more things to do inside of the game like limited time events every day. Please keep this in mind for next time.

### 5/5 — No ads!!!

*2026-05-24, version 3.9.0*

Very highly appreciate the zero ads

### 5/5 — No data collection + no ad’s.

*2026-05-19, version 3.9.0*

10/10. 5/5 stars. No complains. No data collection.

## Frequently asked questions about Idle Code Tycoon

### What is Idle Code Tycoon?

Idle Code Tycoon is an idle simulation game where you build and automate a coding empire. You start as an intern and progress by tapping to write code, upgrading your equipment, hiring developers, and automating your workflow to generate code even when you're offline.

### What are the key features of Idle Code Tycoon?

Key features include tapping to write code and unlock upgrades, automating your workflow for exponential growth, prestiging for permanent bonuses and higher tiers, a new perks system for long-term progression, a clean user interface, and Game Center leaderboards and achievements.

### Is Idle Code Tycoon free to play?

Yes, the game is free to play and is ad-free forever. It does offer in-app purchases, which can be used to enhance your progression and acquire permanent perks.

### What is the goal of Idle Code Tycoon?

The ultimate goal is to build the largest coding empire possible and see if you can reach the prestigious Diamond Tier. This involves strategic upgrades, automation, and utilizing the prestige system to gain permanent advantages.

### Can I play Idle Code Tycoon offline?

Yes, a core mechanic of the game is automating your workflow. This allows you to continue generating lines of code and earning resources even when you are not actively playing the game or are offline.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.14.0 — 2026-08-10

What's New

• Upgrade Milestones: Unlock powerful production bonuses (×2, ×4, ×8...) as you progress through upgrades.
• Sound Mixer: Adjust each sound effect individually or mute specific sounds. Not every notification deserves your attention.
• Merge Rebalance: Faster early-game progression, smoother mid and late game, and updated Prestige Point rewards.
• Roadmap & Tech Stack: Adjusted objectives for smoother progression and a little less technical debt.
• Better Performance: Smoother scrolling, reduced battery usage and optimizations across the game.
• Japanese Support: The codebase officially speaks one more language.
• Localization Updates: Improved English, Portuguese, Spanish, German, French and Italian translations.
• Bug Fixes: Some bugs were promoted to features. The rest were actually fixed.

Thanks for playing and for the feedback! :)

### 3.13.0 — 2026-07-14

What's New

• Roadmap Expansion: New releases through v12 bring bigger goals and better rewards.
• Deployment History: Track every release, including the ones shipped with a little prayer.
• Game Center Expanded: Earn achievements for taps, merges, boosts, upgrades and surviving another release.
• More Languages: French, Italian and Spanish are now supported. Your codebase is officially multilingual.
• Boost Views: Switch between expanded and compact boost views.
• Smoother Sessions: Better performance, safer saves and fewer “works locally” moments.

Thanks for playing and for the feedback! :)

### 3.12.0 — 2026-07-01

What's New

• Gameplay Boosts: Earn temporary boosts by reaching Merge milestones, and receive bonus boosts with Prestige Point packs.
• Purchase Multiplier: Based on player feedback, the purchase multiplier is now also available at the bottom of the upgrade list.
• German Localization: The game is now fully available in German. Merge conflicts are now multilingual.

Thanks for playing and for the feedback! :)

### 3.11.0 — 2026-06-16

What's New

• Backlog Task Balance: Tasks now adapt to your sprint path, task difficulty, tap power, and production output, providing a more consistent challenge throughout the game.

Thanks for playing and for the feedback! :)

### 3.10.0 — 2026-06-10

What's New

• Roadmap: Added a new long-term progression layer where goals become releases and shipped versions unlock permanent bonuses over time.
• Tech Stack Upgrades: Added new prestige perks for faster hold-tapping and auto-taps.
• Production Polish: Auto production now updates more smoothly and accurately based on elapsed time.
• Cloud Sync: Improved save sync to better preserve advanced progress across devices.

Thanks for playing and for the feedback! :)

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