Comparison

Idle Energy Empire vs Silent Control

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

Head to head
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!

About

Silent Control

Features
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Make every card count in Silent Control. Place hidden influence cards, use tactical moves and compete for control of five territories. The final reveal decides who takes each territory and wins the match. • Play online with friends in multiplayer rooms. • Play solo against three computer opponents. • Start with eight cards and choose one move each turn. • Learn the cards with the in-game rules. • Create a username and password account with an optional profile photo. • Compete in eligible ranked matches and follow your progress. Online multiplayer requires an internet connection. No email address is required to create an account; email password recovery is unavailable.

Screenshots

Idle Energy Empire4 screens
Silent Control2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Silent Control at none against Idle Energy Empire's 13. Idle Energy Empire's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Silent Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Idle Energy Empire ships an update every 3 days, Silent Control every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Idle Energy Empire versus Silent Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIdle Energy EmpireSilent Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (144 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings144 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size273 MB9 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperSOZAPEssa Alqahtani

Bugs and 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

Silent Control

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

Silent Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Idle Energy Empire free?
Idle Energy Empire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Silent Control free?
Silent Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Idle Energy Empire or Silent Control have ads?
Both Idle Energy Empire and Silent Control show ads.
Which is updated more often, Idle Energy Empire or Silent Control?
Idle Energy Empire ships an update every 3 days, and Silent Control every 2 days. Most recently, Idle Energy Empire was updated on October 20, 2026 and Silent Control on October 29, 2026.

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