# Paperclip Empire - Idle Tycoon — Build an Idle Hardware Empire

> Idle incremental game about building a hardware empire from a single paperclip. (iPhone/iPad app by Banshee Technologies S.L..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperclip-empire-idle-tycoon/id6768628361 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Banshee Technologies S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881292738)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Simulation, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.50/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 153 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish and 1 more
- Released: 2026-05-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperclip-empire-idle-tycoon/id6768628361/reviews.md

## What is Paperclip Empire?

Welcome to Paperclip Empire, an idle incremental about the slow art of turning nothing into everything.

PAPERCLIP EMPIRE

You weren't built for customer service. Your last boss called you something you don't understand but... You took it as a compliment.

Rent was due on Friday. You needed an idea. Any idea.

It wasn't a scientific breakthrough. It was barely an idea. It was a bent piece of wire. And it was enough.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Start with a single paper clip and tap a button. Build automation. Hire staff. Unlock new products, scissors, adhesive tape, wood glue, screws, nails, hammers. Each one is a small mini-game with its own production cycle, prices, and upgrades. Stack them together and watch the cash compound.

When you've squeezed all you can out of one cycle, RENOVATE THE SHOP: reset your products, keep a permanent reputation multiplier, and start over with a head start. The numbers get bigger every loop.

FEATURES

— Hand-illustrated patent-manual aesthetic. Warm aged paper, blueprint blue, vermilion ink. No flat icons, no gradient slop.
— 7 products spanning two eras: from a garage to a neighborhood hardware shop.
— Three production stages per product: manual taps, automation, and staffed by employees with hireable multipliers and ×2 milestones at 5, 10 and 15 hires.
— Random events that pause production: breakdowns, inspectors, theft. Pay to skip or wait it out. And positive ones too (big orders, windfalls, viral posts) that you can claim for instant cash before the window closes.
— Smooth, native progress bars. Page-turn transitions between cinematic scenes. Tap haptics calibrated to feel like a real mechanical counter.
— An original cinematic intro and lore. An original in-game soundtrack. Sound effects with pitch variation so the loop never feels repetitive.
— Cloud-free. No account. No login. No tracking. All progress saved locally on your device.
— Offline progress: while you're away, your shop keeps earning. Capped at 1 hour by default, 24 hours with optional VIP.

OPTIONAL IN-APP PURCHASES

All purchases are completely optional. The full game is finishable without spending a single cent, IAPs only accelerate or extend it.

— Autopress Basic / Steady / Rapid: hold the tap button and the game taps for you at 1, 3 or 5 taps per second. Quick taps still work normally; hold is the autopress.
— VIP Offline: extends offline progress cap from 60 minutes to 24 hours.
— Instant Boost 1 Hour / 1 Day: instantly deposit the cash you would have earned over that span, calculated from your current production. The shop shows you the exact amount before you decide.

NO ADS. NO ACCOUNT.

You won't see a single ad. You won't be asked to sign in. We don't collect analytics about you, we don't track you across the internet, we don't sell anything you do in the app. The whole game runs on your phone.

Privacy Policy: https://www.banshee.pro/paperclipempire/privacy/
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Tap to start production
- Build automation and hire staff
- Unlock new products and upgrades
- Renovate shop for permanent multipliers
- Hand-illustrated patent-manual aesthetic
- Offline progress tracking
- Random events

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Autopress Basic: 1 Tap per Second | $0.99 | one-time |
| Autopress Steady: 3 Taps per Second | $2.99 | one-time |
| Autopress Rapid: 5 Taps per Second | $3.99 | one-time |
| VIP: Offline Earnings up to 24h | $5.99 | one-time |
| Instant Boost: 1 Hour of Earnings | $0.99 | one-time |
| Instant Boost: 24 Hours of Earnings | $2.99 | one-time |
| The Clip of Abundance | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperclip-empire-idle-tycoon/id6768628361/reviews.md

### 4/5 — おしい

*2026-07-15*

音楽とか聴きながらやりたくて音を消しても無音の何かが流れている判定なのか上書きされてしまう。音量0じゃなくてBGMが流せるオフという選択肢が欲しい。

**Developer response:** 確かに、正当なエッジケースですね！ご指摘ありがとうございます。次のバージョンで改善できるよう対応します！😊

### 4/5 — うるさい

*2026-06-11*

音消せるようにして

**Developer response:** 次回のアップデートで対応予定です！ :)

### 4/5 — 好き

*2026-06-10*

ゲーム性も空気感もとても好きなんですけど
音楽を消す機能とタップした時のバイブレーションを消す機能が欲しい

**Developer response:** ゲーム性や雰囲気を気に入っていただけて、とても嬉しいです！
ご意見ありがとうございます。
音楽のオン・オフ機能と、タップ時のバイブレーションを無効にする機能は、今後のアップデートで追加できるよう検討しています。
これからもゲームとクラウディウスを楽しんでいただけたら嬉しいです！

### 2/5 — 悪くはないけど

*2026-05-30*

普通のクリッカーゲームなんだけど、起動中にスマホが熱くなり、アプリの動作も重くなってしまうなど、アプリの作りに問題がありそう。
あと、イベントで生産が止まりすぎるのが評価を落とすポイント。
この手のゲームはコツコツ積み上げるのが良いのに、頻繁に積み上げを止めてしまうのはハッキリと良くない。

**Developer response:** ご意見ありがとうございます。
パフォーマンスに関するご指摘についてですが、最新バージョンでは最適化を大幅に進めており、端末の発熱や動作の重さについてはほぼ解消されています。
また、アップデートでは新たに3つのワールドも追加しておりますので、ぜひお試しいただければ幸いです。
イベントに関するご意見もありがとうございました。今後の運営の参考にさせていただきます。

## Frequently asked questions about Paperclip Empire

### Does Paperclip Empire have ads?

No, Paperclip Empire is completely ad-free. The developers have stated that you won't see a single ad while playing the game.

### Can I play Paperclip Empire offline?

Yes, Paperclip Empire offers offline progress, allowing your shop to keep earning while you're away. By default, this is capped at 1 hour, but can be extended to 24 hours with an optional VIP purchase.

### What is the age rating for Paperclip Empire?

Paperclip Empire has an age rating of 9+. This suggests it is suitable for children aged 9 and above.

### How often is Paperclip Empire updated?

The latest version of Paperclip Empire is 1.12.126, and it was last updated on June 23, 2026. This indicates a relatively frequent update schedule.

### Is Paperclip Empire available on Android?

Based on the provided data, Paperclip Empire is supported on iPhone and iPod. Information regarding Android availability is not included.

### What happens when I renovate the shop in Paperclip Empire?

Renovating the shop in Paperclip Empire resets your products and progress, but you keep a permanent reputation multiplier. This allows you to start over with a significant advantage.

### Are there any in-app purchases in Paperclip Empire?

Yes, Paperclip Empire offers optional in-app purchases that can accelerate or extend gameplay. These include autopress features, VIP offline progress, and instant cash boosts.

### Does Paperclip Empire require an account or login?

No, Paperclip Empire is cloud-free and does not require an account or login. All your progress is saved locally on your device, and no tracking or analytics are collected.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.19.128 — 2026-08-25

- RUSH HOUR now works with the auto-clicker: hold for ×2.
- New: SUPER RUSH HOUR — a rare ×5 for 10 seconds.
- Bugfixes

### 1.19.126 — 2026-08-22

- Bugfixes

### 1.19.124 — 2026-08-17

- Bugfixes

### 1.19.122 — 2026-08-15

- Bugfixes

### 1.19.120 — 2026-08-10

- New game mechanics
- Renovations now give your machines back
- Complete a volume's catalogue to unlock the next one
- Rebalanced ahead of Lost File #FF01
- Bugfixes

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