Comparison

Idle Zoo World vs Idle Supermarket Empire

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

Head to head
About

Idle Zoo World

Build and manage your dream zoo, starting from a small farm and expanding into a global sensation. Adopt exotic animals, hire staff, and automate your operations to maximize visitor happiness and income. Discover new areas and rare species to become the ultimate zoo tycoon.

Highlights
  • Adopt exotic animals
  • Expand habitats
  • Hire zookeepers and guides
  • Automate zoo operations
  • Maximize visitor happiness and income
  • Unlock new areas and rare species
Features
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Are you ready to become a zoo tycoon? Want to manage a successful zoo? Join Mr. Leon and embark on a journey to create the most extraordinary zoo! Adopt exotic animals, expand habitats, hire zookeepers & guides, and transform your zoo into a global sensation in this ultimate Zoo Game! Start with a humble farm zoo, then expand to larger habitats! Before you know it, you’ll be managing an empire! Expand your animal collection, automate your zoo, and discover the perfect strategy to maximize visitor happiness and income! Idle Zoo World lets you experience the thrill of managing a diverse range of animals and habitats. Use your earnings to unlock new areas and bring rare and endangered species to your zoo. Become the ultimate zoo tycoon with Leon leading the way!

About

Idle Supermarket Empire

Build and manage your own supermarket empire, starting from a small shop and expanding to a massive retail destination. Stock various departments, hire and upgrade staff, and attract VIP customers and special events to keep your business thriving.

Highlights
  • Expand store from small shop to empire
  • Manage produce, dairy, bakery, and clothing sections
  • Hire and upgrade staff for customer service
  • Unlock VIP customers and special events
  • Build a successful retail business
Features
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Welcome to Idle Supermarket Empire! Become the ultimate retail tycoon and build the most successful supermarket in town! - Start small & grow big! Expand your store from a tiny shop to a massive shopping empire. - Manage every department! Stock fresh produce, dairy, bakery, health and beauty, and even clothing sections. - Hire and upgrade staff! Keep customers happy with fast service and efficient management. - Unlock VIP customers & special events! Keep your store buzzing with high-profile shoppers and exciting promotions. Privacy Policy: https://www.elixirgamelabs.com/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://www.elixirgamelabs.com/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Idle Zoo World4 screens
Idle Supermarket Empire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Idle Zoo World at 64% against Idle Supermarket Empire's 14%. Idle Zoo World also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.6). Idle Supermarket Empire's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Idle Zoo World holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Idle Zoo World's written reviews are positive against 14% of Idle Supermarket Empire's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Idle Zoo World ships an update every 6 weeks, Idle Supermarket Empire every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Idle Zoo World versus Idle Supermarket Empire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIdle Zoo WorldIdle Supermarket Empire
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (13 ratings) — better2.6 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews — better14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size309 MB242 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperFunnel EntertainmentElixir Gamelabs LLC

Customer experience

Idle Zoo World

All ratings13 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral15.4%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral18.2%
Negative18.2%

Idle Supermarket Empire

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral28.6%
Negative57.1%

In-app purchases

None

Idle Zoo World

No in-app purchases

None

Idle Supermarket Empire

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Idle Zoo World free?
Idle Zoo World is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Idle Supermarket Empire free?
Idle Supermarket Empire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Idle Zoo World or Idle Supermarket Empire?
Idle Zoo World is rated higher. Idle Zoo World averages 4.2 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Idle Supermarket Empire averages 2.6 from 5 ratings.
Do Idle Zoo World or Idle Supermarket Empire have ads?
Both Idle Zoo World and Idle Supermarket Empire show ads.
Which is updated more often, Idle Zoo World or Idle Supermarket Empire?
Idle Zoo World ships an update every 6 weeks, and Idle Supermarket Empire every 3 weeks. Most recently, Idle Zoo World was updated on September 22, 2026 and Idle Supermarket Empire on September 9, 2026.

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