Comparison

Idle Power Tycoon vs Planet Builder

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

Head to head
About

Idle Power Tycoon

Manage an energy empire by generating electricity from various sources. Upgrade your power plants, expand your grid to supply cities, and enjoy idle progression even when offline. Make strategic decisions to balance supply and demand and become the ultimate power tycoon.

Highlights
  • Manage energy empire
  • Generate electricity from multiple sources
  • Upgrade power plants and infrastructure
  • Expand electricity grid
  • Idle progression and offline earnings
  • Balance supply and demand
Features
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Idle Power Tycoon: Grow Your Energy Empire! Take charge as a power tycoon and manage your energy empire in Idle Power Tycoon! This idle and upgrade game challenges you to generate electricity using both renewable and non-renewable sources to power cities and drive their development. Upgrade your systems, expand your reach, and unlock new energy options to meet the ever-increasing demand for electricity. Start with a modest windmill on a small wind farm and grow your enterprise step by step. Upgrade turbines, enhance electricity transmission speeds, and boost transformer capacity to power bustling urban areas. As you progress, unlock a range of power plants like solar farms, coal stations, hydroelectric dams, and nuclear reactors! Key Features: Explore Multiple Power Sources: Discover a variety of energy options, from eco-friendly wind and solar to high-output nuclear and traditional coal. Expand Your Grid: Supply electricity to new neighborhoods, industrial zones, and growing cities. Upgrade for Growth: Increase efficiency and profits by upgrading power plants, boosting production rates, and enhancing your infrastructure. Idle Progression: Keep your empire thriving even when you're offline. Return to claim your earnings and reinvest in upgrades. Strategic Decisions: Balance supply and demand while planning the expansion of your energy network. The future of energy is in your hands! Can you manage resources wisely, scale your operations, and illuminate entire cities? Become the ultimate power tycoon and enjoy the thrill of building an energy empire. Download Idle Power Tycoon today and start your journey to electrify the world!

About

Planet Builder

Create and evolve your own planets in this relaxing cosmic adventure. Gather resources, build diverse worlds, and discover quirky objects to bring your universe to life. Enjoy endless creative possibilities with upgrades and boosters.

Highlights
  • Planet creation and evolution
  • Resource gathering
  • Cosmic object collection
  • Planet upgrades and boosters
  • Idle gameplay
  • Universe building
Features
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Welcome to Planet Builder: Idle Evolution – the chill cosmic adventure where you get to play universe architect! Ever dreamt of shaping your own planets, sprinkling them with plants, trees, and maybe a few critters here and there? Well, buckle up because in this game, you're in charge of creating your very own cosmic playgrounds! So, what's the deal? Simple – gather resources, build planets, and watch 'em evolve right before your eyes! Whether you're into serene moonscapes or bustling civilizations, there's no limit to your cosmic creativity. And hey, who said you can't have a bit of fun while you're at it? Keep your eyes peeled for quirky objects floating around in space – collect 'em all and watch your universe come alive with a dash of cosmic charm! But wait, there's more! With upgrades and special boosters at your fingertips, you'll be zooming through the cosmos in no time. Speed up your resource gathering, supercharge your planet growth – the sky's not even the limit here! Planet Builder: Idle Evolution isn't just a game, it's a cosmic vacation for your soul. With its laid-back vibe and endless possibilities, it's perfect for unwinding after a long day or simply kicking back on a lazy afternoon. So, what are you waiting for? Grab your space suit, fire up the engines, and let's get building – the universe is waiting for your creative touch!

Screenshots

Idle Power Tycoon4 screens
Planet Builder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Planet Builder at 5.0 against Idle Power Tycoon's 3.5. Planet Builder also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). Idle Power Tycoon's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (36 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 Power Tycoon sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Planet Builder sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Planet Builder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Power Tycoon has 36 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Idle Power Tycoon ships an update every 2 weeks, Planet Builder every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Idle Power Tycoon versus Planet Builder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIdle Power TycoonPlanet Builder
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (36 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings36 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size273 MB705 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNikSan TechOlha Kolomiiets

Customer experience

Idle Power Tycoon

All ratings21 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral9.5%
Negative47.6%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive31.9%
Neutral6.4%
Negative61.7%

Planet Builder

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Idle Power Tycoon

Reported bugs

35 issues
  • Progress reset after updates
  • Game not functioning after updates
  • Stuck at certain levels/planets
  • Cannot add buildings to progress
  • Last level bugged
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  • Dice rework makes resource acquisition difficult
  • City level bugged (cannot sell energy)
  • No starting money to progress tutorial
  • Progression reset
  • Game progress reset
  • Lost everything after update
  • Game progress was reset
  • Complete reset after update
  • Game state reset after update
  • Dice mechanic causes getting stuck
  • Game not working after update
  • Bug at 280k (value not recognized)
  • Bug from the start (0 money to begin)
  • Game state reset with update 2.0.3
  • Save state gone after update
  • Lost all progression
  • Progress completely reset
  • Progress gone after latest update
  • Progress reset
  • Resets to first level with every app update
  • Blank screen after completing a level
  • Numbers broken at end of games
  • Endgame becomes buggy
  • Progress reset after update
  • Cannot get daily gems
  • Construction hat not working
  • Facilities not appearing on second planet
  • Battery out of nowhere is full and cannot accept more energy
  • Costs to level up change from gold to AD
  • Too much electricity produced but not received by the city

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add cloud save functionality
  • More content/levels
  • Option to support developers
  • Improve dice mechanic for resource gathering
  • Add money/second display for machines
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  • Fix progression blockers

Planet Builder

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Idle Power Tycoon

One-time7
  • Gem Pack 1$0.99
  • Gem Pack 2$1.99
  • Starter Pack$1.99
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  • Gem Pack 3$3.99
  • Resource Pack$4.99
  • Gem Pack 4$9.99
  • Gem Pack 5$19.99
7 purchases

Planet Builder

One-time7
  • Diamonds Pack$2.99
  • Starter Pack$2.99
  • Diamonds Pack$4.99
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  • Special Offer$4.99
  • No Ads$4.99
  • Coins Booster$9.99
  • Diamonds Pack$9.99

Questions

Is Idle Power Tycoon free?
Idle Power Tycoon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Planet Builder free?
Planet Builder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Idle Power Tycoon or Planet Builder?
Planet Builder is rated higher. Idle Power Tycoon averages 3.5 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Planet Builder averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Idle Power Tycoon or Planet Builder have ads?
Both Idle Power Tycoon and Planet Builder show ads.
Which is updated more often, Idle Power Tycoon or Planet Builder?
Idle Power Tycoon ships an update every 2 weeks, and Planet Builder every 6 days. Most recently, Idle Power Tycoon was updated on October 14, 2026 and Planet Builder on October 6, 2026.

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