# Empire Inc. vs Workshop Manager

The clearest difference is price: Empire Inc. at Free against Workshop Manager's $0.99. Workshop Manager's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Empire Inc. is free to download; Workshop Manager costs $0.99 up front. Empire Inc. sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Workshop Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

Empire Inc. ships an update monthly, Workshop Manager weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Empire Inc. | Workshop Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/empire-inc/id6757396694/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 105 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Can Akyuz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866615467) | [sameer khan](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773959503) |

## What reviewers say

### Empire Inc.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/empire-inc/id6757396694)

Build a business empire from scratch, starting with small ventures and growing into a global conglomerate. Invest strategically, unlock luxury items, and compete with players worldwide. Enjoy daily rewards and premium features for an enhanced experience.

**Highlights:** Build businesses from small ventures to conglomerates, Invest strategically for passive income, Unlock luxury items and lifestyle, Compete globally on leaderboards, Join clans and play with others, Daily rewards and login bonuses

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Elite Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Elite Yearly | $199.99 | per year |
| 80 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 450 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 950 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2100 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 5800 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| 12500 Gems | $99.99 | one-time |


### Workshop Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workshop-manager/id6773959501)

Manage a car workshop from humble beginnings to a sprawling empire. Hire mechanics, assign jobs, and keep customers happy to grow your business. Buy, repair, and flip cars, invest in property, and handle unexpected challenges to build your automotive legacy.

**Highlights:** Real-time garage management, Hire and train mechanics, Buy, repair, and flip used cars, Expand workshop and sign contracts, Handle customer pressure and unexpected events, Invest in luxury assets and racing teams

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Empire Inc. free?

Empire Inc. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Workshop Manager free?

Workshop Manager costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Empire Inc. or Workshop Manager have ads?

Empire Inc. shows ads; Workshop Manager does not.

### Which is updated more often, Empire Inc. or Workshop Manager?

Empire Inc. ships an update monthly, and Workshop Manager weekly. Most recently, Empire Inc. was updated on October 24, 2026 and Workshop Manager on October 16, 2026.

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