# Idle Star Empire — From Zero to Hero

> Idle space empire builder with exploration, diplomacy, and conquest. (iPhone/iPad app by Frederic Nagler.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-star-empire/id6450506347 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Frederic Nagler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693577034)
- Category: Games, Simulation, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 228 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian and 2 more
- Released: 2023-08-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-star-empire/id6450506347/reviews.md

## What is Idle Star Empire?

Welcome to "Idle Star Empire", the ultimate idle game set in the vast expanse of space. In this game, you will take on the role of an intergalactic conqueror, leading your fleet of spaceships to explore new planets, have diplomatic relations and conquer new civilizations. Your ultimate goal is to build the most powerful and advanced space empire in the galaxy.

As you gather more resources, you can use them to upgrade your spaceships, build new ones, and research new technologies.

Researching new technologies is a key part of the game. You can unlock new technologies by investing resources and time into research. These technologies will give you an edge in battles and allow you to explore and conquer new planets more efficiently.

As you explore new planets, you will encounter different alien civilizations. You can choose to negotiate with them, form alliances, or wage war to conquer their planet. 

Overall, "Idle Star Empire" is an exciting idle game that combines strategy and space exploration. With its cool strategy features and the ability to conquer new planets and research new technologies, it offers hours of gameplay and endless possibilities. Are you ready to become the ultimate intergalactic conqueror? Play "Idle Star Empire" now!

## Key features

- Idle resource gathering
- Spaceship fleet management
- Technology research
- Planet exploration
- Diplomacy and conquest
- Empire building

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Explorer Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Giant Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Pack | $99.99 | one-time |
| No Ads for 365 Days | $12.99 | one-time |
| Timewarp Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Tournament Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Terraformer Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Forever | $34.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-star-empire/id6450506347/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Buen juego para pasar el rato

*2023-09-12*

Es un juego sin pretensiones, pero me ha gustado. Está bien

**Developer response:** Big thanks :)

### 5/5 — Idle Star Empire

*2023-08-30*

Sehr cooles Spiel. Bin noch relativ am Anfang, aber bisher macht das Spiel echt Spaß! Bin gesoannt.

**Developer response:** Thanks Kurai :)

### 5/5 — Le jeu est très bien fait

*2023-08-29*

Très bon jeu divertissant pour se détendre. Il y a toujours quelques chose à faire et le graphisme est super chouette. Je recommande  vivement !

**Developer response:** Merci Siana :)

### 1/5 — Game does not save

*2023-08-22*

I tried to play 5 times, but the game never saves my progress.

**Developer response:** Hi DanzerM,

thanks for your comment.

Sorry for the inconveniences.
I will directly investigate and resolve the issue.
Please don't hesitate to contact me at contact@fredo-games.de

Greetings,
  Fredo Games

## Frequently asked questions about Idle Star Empire

### What is Idle Star Empire?

Idle Star Empire is an idle game where you play as an intergalactic conqueror. You explore planets, manage resources, upgrade spaceships, research technologies, and conquer civilizations to build the most powerful space empire.

### Is Idle Star Empire free to play?

Yes, Idle Star Empire is free to download and play. It also includes in-app purchases and advertisements.

### Does Idle Star Empire have ads?

Yes, Idle Star Empire contains advertisements. These ads may appear during gameplay or as optional rewards.

### What devices can I play Idle Star Empire on?

Idle Star Empire is available on iPhone and iPad. It is designed for iOS devices.

### How often is Idle Star Empire updated?

The latest version of Idle Star Empire is 1.7.64, last updated on October 28, 2025. Updates typically include new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements.

### What is the age rating for Idle Star Empire?

Idle Star Empire has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for children aged 4 and older.

### Can I play Idle Star Empire offline?

The description does not specify if Idle Star Empire supports offline play. Many idle games require an internet connection for progression and features.

### What are the main gameplay mechanics in Idle Star Empire?

Key gameplay mechanics include idle resource gathering, upgrading spaceships, researching new technologies, exploring planets, and engaging in diplomacy or conquest with alien civilizations.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7.64 — 2025-10-28

Simplification of core features.
Bug Fixes and Balancing Improvements

### 1.7.60 — 2025-08-20

- Simplification of core features.
- Bug Fixes and Balancing Improvements.

### 1.6.2 — 2024-01-31

Added more missions, added new ships, added fix for finding new planets and improved the overall balancing

### 1.5.13 — 2024-01-09

Improved Balancing and Bug Fixes

### 1.5.5 — 2023-12-03

Planet fight bug fixes, balancing improvements

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All apps by Frederic Nagler: https://appshunter.io/developer/1693577034

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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 2026-08-23.*