# Idle Stars — Build an empire among stars

> Incremental strategy game about building a star empire with resource management and galaxy exploration. (iPhone/iPad app by Juan Tarallo.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-stars/id6804573898 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Juan Tarallo](https://appshunter.io/developer/485209178)
- Category: Games, Simulation, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 13 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2026-09-15
- Data updated: 2026-10-09
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases

## What is Idle Stars?

Begin with one quiet world and turn it into an empire among the stars.

Idle Stars is an incremental strategy game about connected systems. Build solar arrays, mines, laboratories, habitats, and spaceports. Balance five resources, research technologies that change how your economy works, and install AI Directors to automate each world while you are away.

When your first planet is no longer enough, launch explorers into a living galaxy. Colonize new worlds, connect them into sectors, and meet civilizations with their own histories and strengths. Open talks, send envoys, or bring the fleet—the choices you make shape the empire and what the galaxy remembers.

Eventually, growth reaches its limit. Trigger a supernova, carry stardust and permanent upgrades into a fresh universe, and push farther on every cycle.

FEATURES

• A layered idle economy built around energy, minerals, science, population, and influence
• Research paths and automation that transform how worlds grow
• A galaxy map with exploration, travel, colonization, and sectors
• Civilizations that can be approached through diplomacy or force
• Supernova resets with lasting progression
• Offline progress and optional local notifications
• Game Center achievements
• Optional iCloud document sync between your Apple devices
• Universal support for iPhone and iPad
• No ads and no subscription

The complete game is free. The optional Supporter Pack permanently unlocks three styles for planets, ships, and the app icon. You can also buy one hour of ×2 production: the timer runs in real time, even while the app is closed, and the multiplier never stacks above ×2.

## Key features

- Layered idle economy with five resources
- Research paths and automation
- Galaxy map with exploration and colonization
- Diplomacy and conflict with civilizations
- Supernova resets with permanent progression
- Offline progress and notifications

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-Hour Boost | $1.99 | one-time |
| Supporter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about Idle Stars

### What is Idle Stars?

Idle Stars is an incremental strategy game where you build an empire among the stars. It features resource management, technology research, and galaxy exploration.

### How does Idle Stars handle progression?

Progression in Idle Stars involves building up your empire, colonizing new worlds, and eventually triggering a supernova reset. This reset carries over permanent upgrades to a new universe, allowing for greater progress on each cycle.

### Can I play Idle Stars offline?

Yes, Idle Stars supports offline progress. You can also receive optional local notifications to stay updated on your empire's status even when not actively playing.

### What are the in-app purchases in Idle Stars?

Idle Stars offers an optional Supporter Pack that permanently unlocks cosmetic styles for planets, ships, and the app icon. You can also purchase a temporary ×2 production boost.

### Does Idle Stars have ads?

No, Idle Stars is ad-free. The game is completely free to play without any advertisements.

### What devices does Idle Stars support?

Idle Stars is universally supported on iPhone and iPad devices, offering a seamless experience across both platforms.

### How often is Idle Stars updated?

Idle Stars was last updated on 2026-09-15 with version 1.0. Future updates will likely continue to expand content and features.

### What is the age rating for Idle Stars?

Idle Stars has an age rating of 9+, making it suitable for a wide range of players interested in strategy and simulation games.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-09-15

No release notes.

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## More apps by Juan Tarallo

- [PaintSteps](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paintsteps/id6797368480)
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All apps by Juan Tarallo: https://appshunter.io/developer/485209178

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