Comparison

Button Factory vs Idle PC Evolution Simulator

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

Head to head
About

Button Factory

Tap and upgrade to build a massive button production empire. Earn resources even while offline and utilize rebirth systems to achieve infinite growth. Discover new layers and multipliers to push your factory beyond its limits.

Highlights
  • Tap gameplay
  • Factory expansion
  • Exponential upgrades
  • Rebirth and prestige systems
  • Idle progression
  • Infinite growth
Features
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Tap. Upgrade. Multiply. Build your button empire. Start with a single button and turn it into a massive production machine. Every tap makes you stronger. Every upgrade multiplies your power. Every reset pushes you further. FEATURES • Simple and satisfying tap gameplay • Build and expand your button factory • Exponential upgrades and scaling • Rebirth and prestige systems • Idle progression — earn while offline • Huge numbers and infinite growth UNLOCK MORE Discover new layers, stack multipliers, and push your factory beyond limits. What starts simple quickly becomes something much bigger. How far can your factory go?

About

Idle PC Evolution Simulator

Features
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Build your dream PC and evolve through over 40 years of computer history! Idle PC Evolution Simulator is an idle PC upgrade game where you start with basic 1980s hardware and gradually transform your setup into a powerful modern gaming rig. Upgrade CPUs, GPUs, RAM, storage, monitors, cooling, peripherals, and more as you progress from retro computers to today's high-end PC hardware. BUILD & UPGRADE YOUR PC Upgrade your entire computer setup across 15 hardware categories and hundreds of individual upgrades. • CPUs, motherboards, RAM and power supplies • GPUs and high-refresh-rate monitors • Floppy disks, hard drives, SSDs and NVMe storage • Cases, case fans and CPU cooling • Keyboards, mice and gaming peripherals • Desks, chairs and room lighting Every upgrade makes your PC more powerful and pushes your income even higher. EVOLVE THROUGH 5 PC ERAS Experience the evolution of computer hardware from the 1980s to the 2020s: • 1980s – Retro computers, floppy disks and early PC hardware • 1990s – Dedicated graphics cards, CD-ROMs and faster processors • 2000s – Multi-core CPUs, LCD monitors, SSDs and gaming peripherals • 2010s – Powerful GPUs, modern processors and ray tracing • 2020s – DDR5, PCIe 5.0, NVMe storage, OLED displays and modern gaming PCs IDLE GAME + ACTIVE CLICKING Earn points automatically while you play or while you're away. Want to progress faster? Tap for extra income with multi-touch clicking and combine active play with your idle production. NEW BUILDS & PRESTIGE Reached a progression wall? Start a New Build. Reset your current hardware in exchange for a permanent multiplier, then rebuild your PC faster than before. Each New Build makes future runs stronger and lets you push further through the hardware evolution. OVERCLOCK TOKENS New Builds also earn Overclock Tokens that can be spent on permanent upgrades. Unlock 12 Overclock upgrades across 5 tiers, including: • Higher idle and click income • Stronger New Builds • Increased offline earnings • Upgrade All and other quality-of-life improvements • Double Down token rewards • Powerful late-game progression bonuses OFFLINE PROGRESS Your PC keeps generating points while you're away. Come back later, collect your idle earnings and continue upgrading your setup. CLOUD SAVES & SAVE MANAGEMENT Sign in with Google to back up your progress and sync your save between devices. You can also manage multiple games with 10 save slots, export or import local saves, and delete your cloud data whenever you want. ACHIEVEMENTS & LONG-TERM PROGRESSION Unlock achievements for upgrading your PC, reaching new eras, performing New Builds and mastering the Overclock system. FEATURES • Idle and clicker gameplay • Hundreds of PC hardware upgrades • 15 upgrade categories • 5 technology eras from the 1980s to the 2020s • CPUs, GPUs, RAM, SSDs, monitors, cooling and peripherals • New Build prestige system • Permanent Overclock Token upgrades • Offline earnings • Huge numbers reaching into the Trigintillions • Google cloud save and device sync • 10 local save slots with export and import • Achievements and progression milestones • Retro PC nostalgia and hardware-inspired descriptions Whether you're a PC enthusiast, retro computing fan, idle game player, clicker fan, or just love watching numbers get ridiculously large, build your ultimate setup and experience the evolution of the personal computer. Start your first PC build today!

Screenshots

Button Factory4 screens
Idle PC Evolution Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Button Factory at none against Idle PC Evolution Simulator's 3. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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 PC Evolution Simulator sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Button Factory asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Button Factory ships an update every 3 weeks, Idle PC Evolution Simulator every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Button Factory versus Idle PC Evolution Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterButton FactoryIdle PC Evolution Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHurol OzturkMarko Boskovic

In-app purchases

None

Button Factory

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Idle PC Evolution Simulator

One-time3
  • Premium Upgrade$2.99
  • Frame Gen$4.99
  • Debloat OS$9.99

Questions

Is Button Factory free?
Button Factory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Idle PC Evolution Simulator free?
Idle PC Evolution Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Button Factory or Idle PC Evolution Simulator have ads?
Both Button Factory and Idle PC Evolution Simulator show ads.
Which is updated more often, Button Factory or Idle PC Evolution Simulator?
Button Factory ships an update every 3 weeks, and Idle PC Evolution Simulator every 11 days. Most recently, Button Factory was updated on September 25, 2026 and Idle PC Evolution Simulator on October 10, 2026.

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