Comparison

Project Blacksmith vs Idle Energy Empire

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Project Blacksmith

Mine for precious gems by breaking rocks and forge them into exquisite swords. Showcase your creations in your personal armory.

Highlights
  • Mine precious gems
  • Break rocks
  • Forge swords
  • Build an armory
  • Showcase creations
Features
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Discover precious gems by break the rocks. Forge them into beautiful swords and show them off in your armory

About

Idle Energy Empire

Build and manage an energy empire in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Harvest resources, produce batteries, upgrade machines, and defend your factory from zombie hordes. Expand your operations and connect the grid to survive and thrive.

Highlights
  • Resource management
  • Machine upgrades
  • Battery production
  • Electric train logistics
  • Grid connection gameplay
  • Zombie defense
  • Factory expansion
Features
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Power Up Your Factory and Survive the Wasteland! Welcome to Idle Electricity Outpost – an electrifying idle simulation game where you build and manage your energy empire in a post-apocalyptic wasteland! Generate electricity, produce powerful batteries, and defend your factory from relentless zombie hordes. Are you ready to light up the future? Manage Your Resources Start by harvesting essential minerals, creating glass cases, and forging metal components. Combine these resources to produce high-tech batteries and sell them for profit. Use your earnings to expand and optimize your factory! Upgrade Your Machines Boost your production capabilities by upgrading key machines: Furnace: Refine raw minerals into usable materials. Assembly Unit: Build battery components with precision. Charging Station: Power up and prepare your batteries for sale. Efficient Logistics Run an electric train to deliver minerals to your factory while your hard-working bots and skilled workers keep everything running smoothly. Every process counts towards creating an efficient energy empire. Connect the Grid Take charge of the power lines! Strategically connect electricity across your factory to keep the machines running and the lights on. This unique gameplay feature sets you apart from other tycoons. Defend Against Zombies Survive the post-apocalyptic wasteland by defending your factory from zombies! Tap to eliminate threats and keep your workers safe. Can you protect your outpost while growing your energy empire? Expand Your Outpost Use your profits to expand your operations, discover new technologies, and create the ultimate electricity hub. Turn your wasteland factory into a beacon of light for the future! Idle Electricity Outpost offers addictive idle gameplay, engaging strategy, and an exciting mix of survival and simulation. Download now and start building your energy empire today!

Screenshots

Project Blacksmith3 screens
Idle Energy Empire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Project Blacksmith at none against Idle Energy Empire's 13. Project Blacksmith also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). Idle Energy Empire's advantage is review sentiment (41% vs 20%). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Idle Energy Empire sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Project Blacksmith asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Project Blacksmith against 4.4 for Idle Energy Empire. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 117 and 144 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 20% of Project Blacksmith's written reviews are positive against 41% of Idle Energy Empire's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Project Blacksmith versus Idle Energy Empire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProject BlacksmithIdle Energy Empire
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (117 ratings)4.4 (144 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews40.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings117144 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB273 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHanh Dao DucSOZAP

Customer experience

Project Blacksmith

All ratings116 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral5.2%
Negative13.8%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%

Idle Energy Empire

All ratings143 ratings
Positive83.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative12.6%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive40.8%
Neutral14.3%
Negative44.9%

Bugs and requests

Project Blacksmith

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Idle Energy Empire

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Button to upgrade factory not working
  • Stuck at loading screen
  • Unable to progress past first factory

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add more factories (4, 5, 6)
  • Paid version to remove ads
  • Ability to scroll or resize tasks

In-app purchases

None

Project Blacksmith

No in-app purchases

13 purchases

Idle Energy Empire

One-time13
  • Starter Pack$0.99
  • Few gems$1.99
  • Gem Pack Offer$1.99
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  • Starter Pack$2.99
  • Factory 2 Offer$4.99
  • Factory 3 Offer$4.99
  • Gems pack 2$4.99
  • Starter Pack$4.99
  • Factory 2 Offer$6.99
  • Factory 3 Offer$6.99
  • Gem pack 3$9.99
  • Gem pack 5$19.99
  • Gem pack 5$49.99

Questions

Is Project Blacksmith free?
Project Blacksmith is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Idle Energy Empire free?
Idle Energy Empire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Project Blacksmith or Idle Energy Empire?
Idle Energy Empire is rated higher. Project Blacksmith averages 4.3 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while Idle Energy Empire averages 4.4 from 144 ratings.
Do Project Blacksmith or Idle Energy Empire have ads?
Idle Energy Empire shows ads; Project Blacksmith does not.

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