# Idle Crusher - Crush & Destroy

> Crush & upgrade! Compete in weekly crushing tournaments to win prizes!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.WafflestackStudio.IdleCrusher](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.WafflestackStudio.IdleCrusher)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.WafflestackStudio.IdleCrusher`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** WaffleStack Studio LLC
- **Category:** GAME\_SIMULATION
- **Downloads:** 120,516
- **Rating:** 3.92 / 5 (924 ratings)
- **Version:** 189
- **Last updated:** 2024-12-10
- **First published:** 2021-10-02
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 44 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-06-09
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.WafflestackStudio.IdleCrusher)
- **Website:** [https://idle-industry-473109.web.app/](https://idle-industry-473109.web.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://idlecrusher.wafflestackstudio.com/home/privacy-policy](https://idlecrusher.wafflestackstudio.com/home/privacy-policy)

## Description

Idle Crusher is a casual idle game where you build and upgrade grinders to crush various materials. Start crushing from the softest elements and advance all the way to diamonds as you unlock over 50 unique elements. Earn money to upgrade your machines and materials, turning yourself into a crushing simulator tycoon. The game features no forced ads, optional viewing, and offline earning, allowing you to collect profits even when away. Join weekly crushing tournaments to compete and win prizes. With extensive upgrades and engaging mechanics, Idle Crusher offers endless fun for incremental game enthusiasts. Connect with the community via Discord and participate in regular giveaways!

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.WafflestackStudio.IdleCrusher.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Players praise the ad-free experience and the engaging, easy-to-pick-up idle gameplay with fair pricing. However, multiple reviews flag stability and performance problems (crashes, long load times), slow progression, and notable UI/UX issues (small text, navigation). Feature reliability (tournament) also suffers in some cases. A privacy concern is occasionally raised, but the core positives are the ad-free experience and accessible gameplay, offset by stability and navigation drawbacks.

### Pros

- Ad-free by default with optional ads for extras
- Fun, simple yet engaging idle gameplay with plenty to do
- Good value with fair pricing; you can enjoy the game without spending money

### Cons

- Crashes frequently, risking loss of progress
- Progression is very slow / grindy, upgrades take ages
- UI/UX issues: tiny text and confusing labels; scrolling makes card navigation painful
- Tournament/idle features sometimes don’t work (weekly tournament not functioning) and related UI issues
- Loading times can be extremely slow or never-ending

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.WafflestackStudio.IdleCrusher)