Comparison

Idle Analyst vs Idle Ferry Empire

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

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About

Idle Analyst

A relaxed incremental game where you build and automate a spreadsheet. Grow your workbook with formulas, unlock new features, and optimize your strategy for endless progression. Enjoy offline earnings and a satisfying refactoring mechanic.

Highlights
  • Build formula cells
  • Unlock new sheets
  • Automate with AutoFill
  • Refactor for permanent Insights
  • Offline progress
  • Chase achievements
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Every great analyst starts with a single empty cell. Idle Analyst is a relaxed incremental game about building a spreadsheet that quietly takes over your screen. Start with one humble formula, watch the numbers tick upward, and reinvest your output into smarter cells, bigger functions, and clever automation. Tap to grow your workbook, then sit back as it runs itself. The real game is optimization: which cell to upgrade next, when to lean on conditional logic, and exactly when to refactor and start fresh — faster and stronger than before. WHAT YOU'LL DO • Build a grid of living formula cells — references, sums, averages, lookups, randomness, and conditional logic that rewards clever play • Unlock new columns and entire sheets as your workbook grows • Automate the busywork with AutoFill once you've earned it • Refactor to bank permanent Insights that multiply everything • Keep earning while you're away with offline progress • Chase achievements and archive every workbook you outgrow A career's worth of progression, told one milestone at a time — from your very first assignment to things no spreadsheet was ever meant to do. No timers nagging you. No pressure. Just numbers going up, a workbook getting smarter, and that perfect "one more refactor" feeling. Grab a coffee. Open the workbook. Watch it climb.

About

Idle Ferry Empire

Features
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Become the greatest ferry tycoon on the seven seas! Start with a single ferry line on the Bosphorus and grow your business into a global empire. Unlock new routes, upgrade your fleet, hire captains and watch the money flow in — even while you're away. CONQUER 5 CITIES Istanbul, Venice, Lisbon, Hong Kong and Sydney — each city has its own atmosphere, landmarks, music and 8 unique ferry lines. BUILD YOUR FLEET Upgrade from a tiny motor dinghy to a majestic Bosphorus cruiser. Unlock premium ship sets, paints and animated effects to customize every line. CATCH THE VIPs Golden passengers appear on your routes — tap them for huge tips and gems! COMPLETE THE SEA LOGBOOK Rare sea creatures swim across your lines. Catch all 8 — from dolphins to the elusive whale — for a permanent income boost. SURVIVE THE WEATHER Rain, snow, fog and sudden storms change the mood of your harbor. Storms stop your ferries but make upgrades 50% cheaper! CELEBRATE FESTIVALS Carry thousands of passengers to trigger spectacular harbor festivals with fireworks and double income. KEY FEATURES - Relaxing idle gameplay — earn money even offline - 40 unique routes across 5 cities - Dozens of ships, paints and premium effects - Sea creature collection with permanent bonuses - Dynamic weather: rain, snow, fog and storms - City-specific music and landmarks - Works fully offline — play anywhere - Free to play Hop aboard — your empire is waiting at the dock!

Screenshots

Idle Analyst3 screens
Idle Ferry Empire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Idle Analyst at none against Idle Ferry Empire's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 Analyst sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Idle Ferry Empire sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Idle Analyst versus Idle Ferry Empire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIdle AnalystIdle Ferry Empire
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobert RiceTolga HACIZEKERIYAOGLU

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Idle Analyst

One-time2
  • Offline Boost$1.99
  • Analyst Pro$3.99
5 purchases

Idle Ferry Empire

One-time5
  • 100 Gems$0.99
  • 500 Gems$0.99
  • Welcome Pack$0.99
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  • 1200 Gems$1.99
  • 3500 Gems + VIP$2.99

Questions

Is Idle Analyst free?
Idle Analyst is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Idle Ferry Empire free?
Idle Ferry Empire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Idle Analyst or Idle Ferry Empire have ads?
Idle Ferry Empire shows ads; Idle Analyst does not.

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