# Idle Industries — Launch Your Empire

> Build and manage an automated industrial empire, earning profits offline. (iPhone/iPad app by Tapinator, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-industries/id1542238404 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tapinator, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/605667245)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Simulation, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 620 App Store ratings · 111 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 298 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-05-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-18
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-industries/id1542238404/reviews.md

## What is Idle Industries?

Do you dream of becoming a successful business mogul, overseeing a global powerhouse you built with your own hands? Well today’s the day you forge your new industrial empire!

Show your entrepreneurial instincts by establishing a network of mines, refineries, and factories to turn raw materials into must-have products. Then, as your profits reach for the skies, upgrade your facilities and extend your operation to new territories, from sun-baked archipelagos to snow-bound island clusters.

Need to take some time off? No problem! Well-run businesses thrive on automation, so your income will keep rolling in even when you’re offline.

Well what are you waiting for? It’s time to enter the fast-moving world of big business. It’s time to get busy building Idle Industries!

FEATURES:
• Extract valuable resources including silicon, gold, and oil from an expanding network of mines. 
• Construct factories to produce a huge range of in-demand products, from steel wrenches to robotic vacuum cleaners.
• Turn your facilities into hives of activity by upgrading key metrics like production speed, transport capacity, and productivity.
• Fulfill contracts to swell your income and complete missions to extend your empire to new islands.
• Fill your board of directors with skilled entrepreneurs to improve performance. Find the perfect combination to bring the biggest boosts.
• Earn and purchase crates containing items that will permanently improve your business. 
• Activate quick-fire boosts including instant cash, vehicle speed, and production speed.
• Earn idle income even when you’re offline.

◆◆◆ Build your business empire and become the world’s most successful entrepreneur! ◆◆◆

Bugs or suggestions? Keep the Idle Industries team busy by sending your feedback to:
info@tapinator.com

## Key features

- Extract resources from mines
- Construct factories for product manufacturing
- Upgrade facilities for increased efficiency
- Fulfill contracts and complete missions
- Hire skilled entrepreneurs for performance boosts
- Earn idle income offline
- Activate quick-fire boosts

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| 150 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 350 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Expert Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Tycoon Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Large Income Boost | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Rewards | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Gems | $24.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Idle Industries?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Engaging gameplay
- 👍 No intrusive ads
- 💎 Good value for in-app purchases
- 🎨 Appealing visual design

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and loading issues
- ⏱️ Limited idle time without paying
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay after some progress
- 🌐 Lack of language localization

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Soft locks preventing further progression
- Inability to close certain UI screens
- Inconsistent performance on some devices

**Most requested features**

- More levels and islands to unlock
- Statistics and analytics tracking
- Ability to reset/restart progress
- Improved cloud/account sync

## Recent user reviews (10 of 111)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-industries/id1542238404/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Game won’t load anymore

*2025-05-19*

I enjoyed this game but I guess lack of updates means we can’t play anymore?

**Developer response:** Hello, thank you for reaching out to us. Would you mind emailing us at info@tapiantor.com. It could be your account has an issue and you're unable to log in. Looking forward to working with you on this.

### 3/5 — Update?!?!

*2025-02-05*

Wann kommen denn neue Level?

**Developer response:** Hallo Ela091986, vielen Dank für deine netten Worte! Bis jetzt haben wir noch kein NEW GAME+ eingeführt, aber bitte verwende die Schaltfläche FEEDBACK SENDEN in unseren EINSTELLUNGEN, um uns eine E-Mail zu senden, und wir helfen dir, das Spiel manuell neu zu starten! Ich freue mich darauf, von dir zu hören!

### 1/5 — Зависает при открытии

*2024-12-09*

Перестало загружаться, iPhone 14 Pro Max

**Developer response:** Привет, Lavins.cross, спасибо, что обратились к нам. Странно, мы только что протестировали на нашем iPhone 14 Pro Max, и он работает без проблем. Возможно нужно переустановить игру? Напишите нам по адресу info@tapinator.com, и мы с радостью решим эту проблему за вас.

### 5/5 — Traduzam para português por gentileza

*2024-12-02*

Traduzam o jogo para português, o jogo é bom

### 5/5 — Маленькое дополнение

*2024-03-22*

Добавьте пожалуйста в окно с добычей ресурсов число потребления ресурсов заводами

### 1/5 — Скучно, невероятно скучно

*2024-03-18*

Супер скучный геймплей. Мусор

**Developer response:** Привет, Сергей Чамкин, спасибо за отзыв! Нам жаль, что вам не понравилась наша игра. Что мы могли бы сделать, чтобы улучшить? Не стесняйтесь использовать кнопку «Отправить отзыв» в наших НАСТРОЙКАХ, чтобы отправить нам электронное письмо, и мы с радостью выслушаем ваши предложения!

### 1/5 — ужас

*2024-03-16*

перестала загружаться , просто бесконечная загрузка

**Developer response:** Здравствуйте, спасибо, что обратились к нам. Похоже на проблему с подключением. Переключите Wi-Fi и попробуйте снова открыть игру. Кроме того, воспользуйтесь кнопкой ОТПРАВИТЬ ОТЗЫВ в НАСТРОЙКАХ, чтобы отправить нам электронное письмо, и мы поможем вам устранить эту неполадку!

### 5/5 — Jeux de l’année

*2024-02-23*

Ce jeu est top bien il n’y a pas de pud

### 3/5 — I want to start over

*2024-02-06*

I have completed the game as far as it will go and I loved it! Now I want to start over and it won’t let me.

**Developer response:** Hello KD0515, thank you so much for your kind words! As of now, we have not introduced a NEW GAME+, however, please use the SEND FEEDBACK button from our SETTINGS to send us an email, and we'll manually help you restart the game! Looking forward to hearing from you!

### 5/5 — Обновление!)

*2024-01-10, version 1.3.5*

Всё прошёл, жду обнову)

## Frequently asked questions about Idle Industries

### What is Idle Industries?

Idle Industries is a business simulation game where players build and manage an industrial empire. You establish mines, refineries, and factories to produce goods, upgrade facilities, and expand your operations to new territories.

### How do I make money in Idle Industries?

You earn money by extracting valuable resources, constructing factories to produce in-demand products, and fulfilling contracts. The game also features an idle income system, meaning you continue to earn profits even when you are offline.

### Can I play Idle Industries offline?

Yes, a key feature of Idle Industries is its idle income system, which allows your business to generate profits even when you are not actively playing the game. This means your empire continues to grow even when you're offline.

### What kind of upgrades are available?

You can upgrade key metrics of your facilities to improve production speed, transport capacity, and overall productivity. Additionally, you can hire skilled entrepreneurs to fill your board of directors, providing performance boosts.

### Is Idle Industries free to play?

Yes, Idle Industries is free to download and play. It offers in-app purchases for items that can permanently improve your business, and may also include advertisements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.5 — 2022-05-25

Bug fixes.

### 1.3.4 — 2022-05-17

Bug fixes.

### 1.3.3 — 2022-04-12

Bug fixes.

### 1.3.2 — 2021-11-03

Bug fixes. 

Thanks to our players for continuing to grow the Idle Industries empire!

### 1.3.1 — 2021-10-19

Bug fixes. 

Thanks to our players for continuing to grow the Idle Industries empire!

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