Comparison

Cargo Empire vs Logistics Simulator

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

Head to head
About

Cargo Empire

Manage a growing merchant fleet and optimize shipping routes to dominate global maritime trade. Build a powerful shipping empire by upgrading ports and acquiring new locations. This strategy game blends management, optimization, and idle gameplay for a deep logistics experience.

Highlights
  • Manage a merchant fleet
  • Optimize shipping routes
  • Build a shipping empire
  • Upgrade ports and harbors
  • Choose ship types (Bulk Carriers, Tankers, Container Ships)
  • Idle gameplay mechanics
Features
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An empire runs on logistics. How good of a strategist will you be to dominate global maritime trade? Cargo Empire is a maritime shipping simulator and business tycoon game where you manage a growing merchant fleet, optimize shipping routes, and build a powerful shipping empire across the world’s oceans. Set your fleet rotations, watch your ships and vessels sail across the seas, and maximize profits through smart logistics and optimization decisions. From small Handysize cargo ships to massive Ultra Large Container Vessels, every ship choice matters. Choose how to build your commercial shipping business: • Bulk Carriers • Tankers • Container Ships Each category has its own strengths, costs, and trade-offs. Will you specialize in one type of freight transport, or build a diversified merchant fleet to handle all market demands? Expand your shipping company by managing and upgrading ports, harbors, and docks, or by acquiring new strategic locations. Discover dozens of major international ports and establish efficient maritime routes to dominate world trade. Cargo Empire blends strategy, management, optimization, and idle gameplay into a deep logistics game where every decision impacts your long-term economy. More content, features, and improvements are coming soon. Welcome aboard, Captain! Let’s sail. You can consult our Terms of Use at: https://protostar-studios.com/cargo_terms

About

Logistics Simulator

Build and manage your own logistics empire by purchasing vehicles, expanding your transportation network, and optimizing routes. This relaxing simulation game focuses on growing profits and scaling operations.

Highlights
  • Purchase and manage vehicles
  • Expand transportation network
  • Grow earnings and scale fleet
  • Relaxing simulation gameplay
  • Offline gameplay support
Features
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Build your own logistics empire. Purchase vans and trucks, expand your fleet, and watch your vehicles travel across real-world style maps as your business grows over time. Logistic Sim is a relaxing logistics management simulation focused on scaling operations, optimizing routes, and growing profits through strategic expansion. Features: • Purchase and manage vehicles • Expand your transportation network • Grow earnings and scale your fleet • Simple and relaxing simulation gameplay • Offline gameplay support Built for iPhone and iPad.

Screenshots

Cargo Empire4 screens
Logistics Simulator3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Logistics Simulator at 3.2 against Cargo Empire's 2.0. Logistics Simulator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (6 vs 2). Cargo Empire's advantage is iOS requirement (18.5 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Cargo Empire sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Logistics Simulator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Logistics Simulator holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Cargo Empire versus Logistics Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCargo EmpireLogistics Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (2 ratings)3.2 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings26 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.5 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB144 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTRISTAN BLAIRETAlly Msuo

Customer experience

Cargo Empire

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

Logistics Simulator

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Cargo Empire

One-time5
  • Handy Pack$1.99
  • Kickstarter Pack$4.99
  • Aframax Pack$8.99
Show 2 more
  • No Ads | Instant Rewards$12.99
  • Capesize Pack$17.99
1 purchases

Logistics Simulator

One-time1
  • Logistics Pro$29.99

Questions

Is Cargo Empire free?
Cargo Empire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Logistics Simulator free?
Logistics Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cargo Empire or Logistics Simulator?
Logistics Simulator is rated higher. Cargo Empire averages 2.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Logistics Simulator averages 3.2 from 6 ratings.
Do Cargo Empire or Logistics Simulator have ads?
Cargo Empire shows ads; Logistics Simulator does not.
Which is updated more often, Cargo Empire or Logistics Simulator?
Cargo Empire ships an update weekly, and Logistics Simulator weekly. Most recently, Cargo Empire was updated on October 25, 2026 and Logistics Simulator on October 31, 2026.

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