Idle Machinist vs Codestige
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Idle Machinist
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Start with a single lathe. Finish with a factory. Idle Machinist is a manufacturing and idle tycoon game about the climb from apprentice to master machinist. Set up your machines, plan your production chain, switch on automation — and let your workshop keep working even after you close the app. PRODUCTION NEVER STOPS Close the app and your machines keep going. Up to 20 hours of offline production, with a detailed shift report and a full cash register waiting when you return. REAL MACHINE SHOP EQUIPMENT Equip your shop with a Lathe, Drill, Mill, Grinder, Press, Press Brake, Foundry, Assembly Bench and state-of-the-art CNC. Every machine has its own speed, consumption and specialty. A MULTI-STAGE PRODUCTION CHAIN Begin with bolts, pins and axle shafts. Work your way up to composite goods like gearbox housings, engine blocks and industrial pumps. Turn base parts into semi-finished goods, then combine them at the assembly bench. AUTOMATION AND WORKFORCE Fit robotic feed arms and chip conveyors to run production around the clock. Hire workers and manage their shifts and wages. R&D ACADEMY Research technologies like G-code optimization, precision casting, progressive dies and shift planning. Cut cycle times, boost offline output and reduce material consumption. QUALITY SEALS AND CORPORATE ORDERS Earn the Bronze Quality Seal, Silver Production Mark and Gold Industry Charter through flawless deliveries. Fulfil high-value contracts from major clients across the automotive, aerospace and defense sectors. POWER INFRASTRUCTURE Keep your growing factory's electrical load under control. Upgrade transformers and balance your grid — run short on power and production slows down. FROM WORKSHOP TO FACTORY Upgrade your shop from Apprentice Workshop to Journeyman, Master Workshop and finally a full Factory. Each tier unlocks new machines, new parts and bigger contracts. SELL THE FACTORY, COME BACK STRONGER Selling your factory resets your cash and machines — but your research tree, certifications and hard-earned Industry Experience are permanent. Every new run is faster than the last. A MASTER AT YOUR SIDE An experienced machinist guides you along the way, showing you which machine to install, when to install it, and how to land your next order. Put on your apron, flip the switch, and start the climb from apprentice to master.
Codestige
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Start in a bedroom with a single line of code and grow it into a thriving technology company. Codestige is an idle company-building game about creating apps, expanding your workspace, developing products, and building a capable team. Make progress while you play and collect your offline earnings when you return. FROM BEDROOM TO CAMPUS • Progress through 11 stages, from a small bedroom setup to a global campus • Upgrade your workspace, production systems, and app projects • Reach milestones and unlock new areas for your company BUILD, LAUNCH, GROW • Create and launch your own apps • Improve products and expand your development capacity • Complete company challenges and client projects • Grow your business through long-term planning and upgrades REWIND TIME, KEEP YOUR PROGRESS • Reset a completed company cycle to collect Memories • Spend Memories on permanent bonuses • Make every new run faster, stronger, and more efficient BUILD YOUR TEAM • Unlock and assign manager cards to your company • Hire employees and develop their skills • Discover Research breakthroughs and powerful synergies SOMETHING TO DO EVERY DAY • Complete daily quests and check-in rewards • Unlock achievements and collection milestones • Follow your company journal as your story develops PLAY YOUR WAY • Play at your own pace, with offline progress • Ads are completely optional and only provide optional rewards • Available in English and Turkish Write code. Build apps. Grow your company. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Idle Machinist at none against Codestige's 10. 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
Both are free to download. Codestige sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Idle Machinist asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Idle Machinist | Codestige |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 343 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | LOGIC MEKATRONIK MUHENDISLIK SANAYI VE TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI | MUHAMMED BATUHAN ARMAGAN |
In-app purchases
Idle Machinist
No in-app purchases
Codestige
- VIP Pass$0.991 Month
- Handful$0.99
- Starter Pack$0.99
- Pouch$2.99
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- Cycle Pack$2.99
- Growth Pack$3.99
- Chest$5.99
- Empire Pack$6.99
- Big Crate$12.99
- Treasury$29.99








