# Idle Medieval Merchant Tycoon — Production & transport manager

> Idle medieval trading empire simulation with production, transport, and expansion. (iPhone/iPad app by Bling Bling Games GmbH.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-medieval-merchant-tycoon/id1572251659 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bling Bling Games GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1292539616)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Simulation, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 747 App Store ratings · 266 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 339 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, European Portuguese, Russian, European Spanish
- Released: 2021-08-16
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-medieval-merchant-tycoon/id1572251659/reviews.md

## What is Idle Medieval Merchant Tycoon?

Welcome to Idle Medieval Merchant Tycoon! 
In this little idle game you can craft, transport and improve products to sell them for a profit. Discover manufacturers, settlements and new regions to expand your idle trading empire! 

- Establish settlements to produce goods
- Build trade routes and create complex production chains
- Hire guild members to work in your facilities
- Upgrade your transporters and your trading posts 
- Discover new islands and continents
- Unlock Achievements to multiply your output
- Participate in special events with unique rewards
- Unlock a huge empire with beautiful art style and atmosphere

We at Bling Bling Games wanted to create a medieval simulation game that revolves around the Hanseatic League, a medieval trading guild in an empire that is today’s north Germany. Tap your way through difficult challenges, collect achievements and upgrade all your business establishments to become the richest trading tycoon in this idle clicker simulation. 

This is an idle or incremental game with clicker elements and an explorative world map. This means you will generate income and products even when you are not actively playing. 

Thank you to all testers and to all people who sent us their feedback! We couldn’t do it without you.

Got a problem in the app? Send us a ticket by going to the settings, tap the “FAQ & Support”- button, tap the blue question mark and enter your info. Or send us an email to support@blingblinggames.com! 

Feel free to send any feedback to feedback@blingblinggames.com!

This game can partially be played offline. An internet connection is needed to play events, claim rewards and connect your Game Center account for achievements and leaderboards. 

This mobile game is completely free to play. Some in-game items can be purchased for real money. If you wish to disable this feature of the app, please turn off the in-app purchases in your phone or tablet's Settings. This app includes in-game advertising. 

Generative AI tools were used during development to assist in creating marketing and promotional graphics, localized text, and visual assets for game updates and new features (such as icons, UI elements, and seasonal content). All AI-assisted assets are reviewed, edited, and integrated by human developers prior to release.

Privacy Policy
https://idletradingempire.net/privacy.html 

Supported by the German Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure.

## Key features

- Craft and transport goods
- Establish settlements for production
- Build complex production chains
- Hire guild members
- Upgrade transporters and trading posts
- Discover new islands and continents
- Unlock achievements and special events

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Casket of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Sale Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Stockpile of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Shipload of Gems | $99.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Sale Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Sale Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Turn off ads item | $24.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Idle Medieval Merchant Tycoon?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Smooth gameplay
- 🚀 No intrusive ads
- 💎 Engaging idle mechanics
- 🎨 Appealing graphics

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional production resets
- ⏱️ Slow progression at higher levels
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Freezing issues on certain devices
- Inconsistent resource production rates

**Most requested features**

- More detailed resource tracking
- Expanded tutorial and guidance
- Localization support for additional languages

## Recent user reviews (10 of 266)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-medieval-merchant-tycoon/id1572251659/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Game locks up

*2026-08-14*

Would love to play the game. Beginning parts seem decent but the game constantly locks up within two minutes of me opening it. I have a new iPhone with plenty of storage. Not sure what’s going on here. This is the only game that I have issues with.

### 1/5 — Скучно

*2025-12-26, version 1.8.10*

Скучная нудная игра

### 5/5 — Marcelo

*2025-12-08*

Ótimo

### 5/5 — Super

*2025-11-28, version 1.8.9*

Bardzo przyjemna, ładna grafika, brak natrętnych reklam. Brakuje tylko lokalizacji PL. Ale o tak super.

### 4/5 — Early days yet

*2025-11-24*

Doing this to get the free gems

### 5/5 — Perfect

*2025-10-24, version 1.8.8*

Perfect Idle Game.

### 4/5 — Soweit so Idle

*2025-10-13, version 1.8.8*

Kann man wirklich ohne Werbung spielen!

### 5/5 — Great fun

*2025-10-10, version 1.8.8*

Addictive!

### 2/5 — gute Grafik aber langweilig

*2025-09-18, version 1.8.8*

leider wenig los, wenig infos über Fortschritt und Einkommen

### 5/5 — huh

*2025-09-16*

Its an idle yame and there’s no add banner and no forced add. 

the adds r up to u to play them or not. i like it

## Frequently asked questions about Idle Medieval Merchant Tycoon

### What is Idle Medieval Merchant Tycoon about?

It's an idle simulation game where you craft, transport, and sell goods to build a medieval trading empire. You can discover new regions, establish production chains, and upgrade your facilities to increase profits, even while offline.

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

Key features include establishing settlements to produce goods, building intricate trade routes and production chains, hiring guild members, upgrading transporters and trading posts, discovering new lands, unlocking achievements, and participating in special events.

### Is Idle Medieval Merchant Tycoon free to play?

Yes, the game is completely free to play. However, it does offer in-app purchases for certain items, which can be disabled in your device's settings. The game also includes in-game advertising.

### Can I play this game offline?

The game can be partially played offline. An internet connection is required to participate in special events, claim rewards, and connect to Game Center for achievements and leaderboards.

### Who is this game designed for?

This game is designed for players who enjoy idle or incremental games with clicker elements and an explorative world map. It appeals to those interested in medieval themes, trading, and empire-building simulations.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8.16 — 2026-08-09

- Changed app name: Idle Medieval Merchant Tycoon
- Feature: Improved product output and input information 
- Polish: Performance improved. We keep working on improving your experience!

### 1.8.15 — 2026-07-16

- Changed app name: Idle Medieval Merchant Tycoon
- Feature: Improved product output and input information 
- Polish: Performance improved. We keep working on improving your experience!

### 1.8.14 — 2026-06-23

- Changed app name: Idle Medieval Merchant Tycoon
- Feature: Improved product output and input information 
- Polish: Performance improved. We keep working on improving your experience!

### 1.8.13 — 2026-02-19

- Changed app name: Idle Medieval Merchant Tycoon
- Feature: Improved product output and input information 
- Polish: Performance improved. We keep working on improving your experience!

### 1.8.12 — 2026-02-13

- Changed app name: Idle Medieval Merchant Tycoon
- Feature: Improved product output and input information 
- Polish: Performance improved. We keep working on improving your experience!

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