Comparison

LinerDock vs Idle Ferry Empire

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

Head to head
About

LinerDock

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Captain the ocean liner and try and dock in all 14 ports. Watch out for wind, rocks, and other boats!

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 โ€” even while you're away. CONQUER 5 CITIES Istanbul, Venice, Lisbon, Hong Kong and Sydney โ€” 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 โ€” tap them for huge tips and gems! COMPLETE THE SEA LOGBOOK Rare sea creatures swim across your lines. Catch all 8 โ€” from dolphins to the elusive whale โ€” 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 โ€” 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 โ€” play anywhere - Free to play Hop aboard โ€” your empire is waiting at the dock!

Screenshots

LinerDock4 screens
Idle Ferry Empire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LinerDock at none against Idle Ferry Empire's 5. LinerDock also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Idle Ferry Empire sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. LinerDock asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 2 level
LinerDock versus Idle Ferry Empire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinerDockIdle Ferry Empire
PriceFreeFree
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 โ€” better15.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size5 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLuke OwenTolga HACIZEKERIYAOGLU

In-app purchases

None

LinerDock

No in-app purchases

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 LinerDock free?
LinerDock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Idle Ferry Empire free?
Idle Ferry Empire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LinerDock or Idle Ferry Empire have ads?
Idle Ferry Empire shows ads; LinerDock does not.

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