# Idle Analyst vs Energy Foundry

The clearest difference is rating: Energy Foundry at 5.0 against Idle Analyst's 3.0. Idle Analyst's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Analyst sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Energy Foundry sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Energy Foundry holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Analyst | Energy Foundry |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-analyst/id6776769224/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/energy-foundry/id6806848295/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 123 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Robert Rice](https://appshunter.io/developer/1809701572) | [RICCARDO STELLA](https://appshunter.io/developer/6806848297) |

## What reviewers say

### Idle Analyst

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-analyst/id6776769224)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Offline Boost | $1.99 | one-time |
| Analyst Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


### Energy Foundry

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/energy-foundry/id6806848295)

Build a growing energy economy starting with a single Mote. Construct machines, unlock new energies, complete quests, and design custom machines to optimize production. This minimalist text-based idle game focuses on compounding systems and progressive upgrades.

**Highlights:** Build an expanding energy economy, Construct machines in your Foundry, Unlock higher energies, Complete quests, Prestige for permanent power, Design custom machines

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 Surge Cores | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Surge Cores | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Analyst free?

Idle Analyst is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Energy Foundry free?

Energy Foundry is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Idle Analyst or Energy Foundry?

Energy Foundry is rated higher. Idle Analyst averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Energy Foundry averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Idle Analyst or Energy Foundry have ads?

Neither Idle Analyst nor Energy Foundry shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*