Apps Like Idle Research for iPhone and iPad
Craft flasks, tubes, and cylinders
Manage resources to produce Energy by researching and crafting Flasks, Tubes, and Cylinders. Upgrade items to increase production. Unlock new equipment and decorations. Track progress with a modern interface and colorful visuals.
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Idle Obelisk Miner
Checkbox Entertainment LTD
Mine rocks, craft bars, upgrade endlessly
Mine rocks and craft bars to progress through upgrade trees and defeat the . Build stats to unlock rewards and new content. Access multiple upgrade paths with milestones. Perform actions like mining, crafting, and upgrading.


Scrap Clicker 2
Wenzel Friedsam
Merge Barrels to earn
Merge Barrels to earn and Golden for production boosts. Collect over 100 unique Barrels. Unlock teams, leaderboards, and features like Scrapyard, Golden Multiplier, and Upgrade-Tree as you progress.

Cinema City 3D
Solid Games LIMITED
Manage studios, shoot films, upgrade production
Manage a movie studio by shooting different movie types and improving production skills to increase box office revenue. Build props and scenes in a colorful cityscape. Track progress and earn rewards through continuous gameplay.

The Tower - Idle Tower Defense
Tech Tree Games LLC
Build towers, upgrade, defend
Build and upgrade a single to defend against waves of enemies. Make permanent improvements to increase capabilities. Manage resources to sustain long-term gameplay and enhance efficiency.

Oil Tycoon: Idle Empire Games
Romit Dodhia
Manage oil wells and build an
Manage oil wells and develop an oil business by purchasing equipment, building structures, and hiring personnel. Mine and dig for oil, trade stocks, and expand operations. Track progress and manage resources to grow your .

Roadside Empire: Gas station
Highcore Labs LLC
Manage gas , upgrade facilities, hire staff,
Manage a gas by upgrading vehicles and facilities, hiring employees, and providing services. Earn money and increase prestige through incremental gameplay. Build and expand your without an internet connection.

Cookies Inc. - Idle Clicker
PIXELCUBE STUDIOS INC.
Play, unlock, and discover
Play a game with unfolding gameplay and unlock new features. Collect 300+ unique hand-drawn . Use 1,000+ upgrades for boosts. Compete or cooperate casually. No forced video ads. Engage with an active community.

Blacksmith - Merge Idle RPG
Fumb Games Ltd.
Forge weapons and build your empire
Craft weapons and them to upgrade your smithing empire. Collect and use magical runes to boost gold and duplicate items. Unlock special items and reset to collect Soul Gems for new starts.



Idle Gym - Fitness Simulation
YOMOB INTERNATIONAL CO., LTDVistra Corporate Services Centre



Merge Dogs!
Zepni Ltd.
Dogs, build teams, race
Dogs to create a racing team. Select from over 50 breeds including shiba inu, corgi, and golden retriever. Earn coins passively while offline. Upgrade dogs to increase speed and strength. Win races and collect rewards.


Idle Pet Shelter
Nova Sphere Ltd.
Build, upgrade, and expand your cat
Manage a cat rescue sanctuary by upgrading facilities and expanding the . Adopt and care for cats with specific needs, including feeding, playing, and tracking happiness. Build and train a volunteer team to automate tasks and increase capacity.

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