Power Inc vs Craft World Builder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Power Inc
Manage a power plant from the 1890s, generating electricity to build and grow a city. Research new technologies, craft items, and advance through different eras in this idle simulation game.
- Idle power production
- City building and growth
- Research and technology advancement
- Item crafting
- Pixel-art graphics
- Incremental gameplay
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Power Inc is an idle simulation tycoon game where you start in 1890 with one turbine, two stiff arms, and zero customers — and end up rewiring civilization itself. Crank. Automate. Electrify. Build a power empire across the eras in this jazzy idle tycoon game with historical ambitions. It's a city builder, a business tycoon, an incremental idle game, and a love letter to the people who hand-cranked the modern world. Tap to play, idle to win. GENERATE POWER - Spin a crank like it's 1890 (because it is) - Hire muscle so your wrists can retire - Unlock bigger, better, slightly less embarrassing turbines BUILD AND GROW A CITY - More watts → more houses → more customers → more watts (beautifully circular) - Construct commercial and industrial districts with juicy perks - Upgrade homes with tech your great-great-grandparents wouldn't recognize - Watch a sleepy hamlet sprawl into a glittering metropolis RESEARCH & AUTOMATE - Hire scientists. They invent things. You get rich. The system works. - Climb a skill tree and automate the daily grind - Invent products your citizens didn't know they needed - Manage a fleet of researchers across multiple cities A SOUNDTRACK WITH SWING - An original jazzy score with custom-composed tracks - High-production music that turns turbine-spinning into a smoky little jam session - Headphones strongly encouraged WHY YOU MIGHT LIKE POWER INC: - Classic idle tycoon mechanics with a fresh historical hook - Deep simulation systems — power, economy, research, all entangled - Easy to learn, satisfying to optimize - Cozy art, cheeky writing, zero pressure - No forced ads — watch one if you want a boost, never because we made you - No forced tutorials — poke around, break things, learn at your own pace
Craft World Builder
Dinosaurs rebuild the world after a meteor strike by crafting, automating, and building complex structures. Manage resources, research new technologies, and design your own empire. Collaborate with others and personalize your creations in this strategic adventure.
- Masterful crafting and automation
- Build and expand your empire
- Research new materials and technologies
- Strategic resource management
- Collaborate and share blueprints
- Establish energy hubs
- Decorate and personalize your domain
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Post-meteor Earth: Dinosaurs craft, automate & rebuild in this epic adventure! In the aftermath of a meteor's impact, dinosaurs emerge as Earth's architects. Engage in this immersive crafting game, where resource management intertwines with intricate building mechanics. Ready to reshape the world? FEATURES: - Masterful Crafting: Begin with basic resources, then craft, upgrade, and automate with advanced tools. From raw materials to complex items, embrace the crafting journey. - Build Your Empire: Design and expand your domain with interconnected buildings, tools, and pathways. Optimize production, manage resources, and oversee your growing empire. - Research & Innovate: Discover new materials and technologies. Stay at the forefront with continuous research, introducing advanced crafting techniques and tools. - Strategic Gameplay: Balance resource gathering with item creation. Ensure a steady flow of materials, manage logistics, and strategize for peak efficiency. Collaborate & Share: Exchange blueprints with players globally. Share, learn, and collaborate to construct the most impressive setups. - Power Dynamics: Establish energy hubs to fuel your tools and buildings. Harness ancient energy sources and modern innovations to keep your domain thriving. Decorate & Personalize: Add a personal touch to your domain with unique decorations, from prehistoric flora to commemorative monuments. Supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action as part of the federal funding for video games.
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Verdict
Power Inc and Craft World Builder both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 68% of Power Inc's written reviews are positive against 56% of Craft World Builder's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Power Inc sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Craft World Builder sells 21 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Power Inc against 4.7 for Craft World Builder. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 544 and 956 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Power Inc's written reviews are positive against 56% of Craft World Builder's.
Power Inc ships an update every 6 days, Craft World Builder every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.
| Parameter | Power Inc | Craft World Builder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (544 ratings) | 4.7 (956 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 68.3% of reviews — better | 55.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 544 | 956 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 8 days |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 333 MB | 332 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dror Cohen | VOYA Games GmbH |
Customer experience
Power Inc
Craft World Builder
User reviews
Power Inc
From 544 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fun idle game
- 👍 No intrusive ads
- 🎨 Unique art style
- 🎶 Great music
- 🤖 Responsive developers
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🤔 Confusing onboarding and lack of guidance
Craft World Builder
From 956 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and smooth gameplay
- 🎮 Engaging and addictive gameplay loop
- 💎 Unique and innovative game concept
- 👍 Visually appealing graphics
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and connection issues
- ⏱️ Slow progress and long wait times
- 🔑 Unclear mechanics and lack of tutorials
- 💰 Concerns about monetization and pay-to-win elements
Bugs and requests
Power Inc
Reported bugs
3 issues- Unlock requirements changing and breaking saves
- Trivia questions getting stuck or not working
- Ads not functioning properly
Requested features
4 requests- New levels and content updates
- More scientist and power generation options
- Customization options for player grid
- Multiplayer and social features
Craft World Builder
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inability to log in or create an account
- Loss of progress and saved data
- Unresponsive or freezing gameplay
- Incorrect or missing in-game information
Requested features
4 requests- More in-depth tutorials and explanations
- Improved server stability and reduced connection problems
- Faster progression and reduced waiting times
- Clearer communication from developers
In-app purchases
Power Inc
- 10 Nobels$2.99
- Wendy's Christmas Boost$3.99
- Grouch's Christmas Boost$3.99
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- 20 Nobels$4.99
- Skip All Ads$5.99
- Wendy's 2025 Christmas Boost$5.99
- Costa Di Voltaggio Premium$5.99
- Desert Tower Premium Access$5.99
- Carbontopia Overdrive$6.99
- 50 Nobels$8.99
- Jazz Pack$12.99
- 80 Nobels$13.49
- Supporter Pack$17.99
Craft World Builder
- RAWR Crystal XS$0.99
- Offer2 variants$2.99
- Ice$2.99
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- Offer3 variants$3.99
- Event Masterpiece Battle Pass$3.99
- Masterpiece Battle Pass$3.99
- RAWR Crystal S$4.99
- Trade Pass$4.99
- Offer2 variants$6.99
- Offer2 variants$8.99
- RAWR Crystal M$8.99
- Season Pass$9.99
- Pro Account$11.99
- Offer$12.99
- Crystal Pass$15.99
- Offer$17.99
- No Ads$19.99
- RAWR Crystal L$22.99
- RAWR Crystal XL$49.99
- Offer$69.99
- RAWR Crystal XXL$89.99
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