# Idle FTL Starship — Idle Faster Than Light

> Sci-fi idle game for upgrading starships, crew, and completing missions. (iPhone/iPad app by Ben Walker.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-ftl-starship/id1615375537 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ben Walker](https://appshunter.io/developer/385443776)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Casual, Simulation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.70/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 129 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-03-28
- Data updated: 2026-09-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-ftl-starship/id1615375537/reviews.md

## What is Idle FTL Starship?

Idle FTL (Faster Than Light) Starship is an idle game with a sci-fi twist. Upgrade your Starship along with  its droids and sub-systems. Travel the stars using your FTL Jump Drive and partake in various missions. Beam up, customize, feed and level up your crew to maximize your ships economy. The universe's the limit aboard your very own FTL Starship.


Features: 
- Unlock and upgrade your Starships sub-systems and rooms using resources to gain more gold.
- FTL jump from planetary system to system, and make decisions on FTL missions and gain lots of loot.
- Beam crew aboard using the transporter and 'man the guns'.
- Customize your crew with various accessories to make your ship and crew unique.
- and so much more!

## Key features

- Upgrade starship sub-systems and rooms
- FTL jump between planetary systems
- Complete missions for loot
- Beam crew aboard and customize them
- Manage ship economy

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 80 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 6500 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| 14000 Gems | $99.99 | one-time |
| 20 Ad Skip Tickets | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Ad Skip Tickets | $2.99 | one-time |
| 300 Ad Skip Tickets | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-ftl-starship/id1615375537/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Almost playable on cell

*2026-03-21*

I don’t support ad supported. Deleted. Again.

### 3/5 — I hate to do this, but ill fix if you fix good game, but come on

*2024-01-16*

Its called idle ftl starship right!
Well ftl is game, and if this is going to get free advertisement it should be like it, and if it is, the game will get rewarded for being similar but different.

I do like the gambling that is really a skill game.

Go watch people play ftl and  make encounters like the game.
If you do, you can then make accounts on games and ask people to tryout this free ftl game, put all the tags so people on the internet who want ftl and free ftl and games like it can find yours. Go to one of those ten things like websites and do your own games like ftl and put yours. Then, you will eventually have enough people to sadvertise for real.

Fix the problem and i will fix my stars. Four for close and unfleshed out slightly good enough five for good enough with downgrade over time enough to update. Months not weeks.

### 4/5 — Could be amazing

*2022-11-13*

I’ve given this game four stars as I can see a lot of work and love has been put into it. I’ve also given the dev a bit of money though in app purchases to support them as in principle this is… almost the game I’ve been dreaming of. I even wrote a Reddit post in r/gameideas awhile back this very concept for an idle game I swear. 

So why not 5 stars?  Unfortunately, and I suppose this down to personal taste. I kinda hate the art style. The colour scheme, the character models and animations. The outfits are kinda immersion breaking and some of the mechanics don’t make a lot of sense, like quests and missions are pretty much literally the same thing. 

There are also a few bugs, were you have to restart the game I order to click on certain crew mates again and UI glitching out. However, this is still I new game (I think?) and the bugs aren’t game breaking so it’s not so bad as I assume the dev will fix this soon. 

All in all a great, original idea. Fairly well executed. That will hopefully get updated. The only downside for me personally is that I kinda hate how it looks. Which ultimately I don’t think I can get over. That said I think the game is targeting a much younger audience than me so this is kinda my problem at the end of the day.

### 5/5 — hi

*2022-07-26*

hella fun just and music

### 1/5 — Can’t mute volume

*2022-04-03*

No music mute or sounds

## Frequently asked questions about Idle FTL Starship

### What is Idle FTL Starship?

Idle FTL Starship is a sci-fi idle game where you upgrade your starship, manage your crew, and travel between star systems to complete missions and gather loot.

### Does Idle FTL Starship have ads?

Yes, Idle FTL Starship contains advertisements. This is common for free-to-play games that offer in-app purchases.

### What devices can I play Idle FTL Starship on?

Idle FTL Starship is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices.

### What is the age rating for Idle FTL Starship?

Idle FTL Starship has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger players and families.

### How often is Idle FTL Starship updated?

The latest version of Idle FTL Starship is 1.0.1, last updated on January 12, 2026. Future updates will depend on developer activity.

### Can I play Idle FTL Starship offline?

The description does not specify if Idle FTL Starship can be played offline. Idle games often require an internet connection for progression and ad delivery.

### What are the in-app purchases in Idle FTL Starship?

Idle FTL Starship offers in-app purchases, which typically include resources, boosts, or cosmetic items to enhance gameplay progression.

### What is the user sentiment for Idle FTL Starship?

Based on the provided data, Idle FTL Starship has a rating of 2.8 stars from 5 ratings, indicating a mixed to negative user sentiment.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2026-01-12

This update includes mandatory changes to the app's age rating classification to comply with the latest App Store guidelines and regional regulations.

### 1.0 — 2022-03-28

No release notes.

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