# Scrap Metal Factory

> Make tons of money by recycling scrap metal! Junkyard Tycoon games!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.playhardlab.metalfactory](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.playhardlab.metalfactory)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.playhardlab.metalfactory`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** PLAYHARD STUDIO
- **Category:** GAME\_SIMULATION
- **Downloads:** 2,354,072
- **Rating:** 4.23 / 5 (19,182 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.9.10
- **Last updated:** 2024-08-19
- **First published:** 2022-05-30
- **Publisher country:** KR
- **Size:** 153 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-06-09
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.playhardlab.metalfactory)
- **Website:** [https://playhardlab.com/](https://playhardlab.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://playhardlab.com/privacypolicy/](https://playhardlab.com/privacypolicy/)

## Description

**Scrap Metal Factory** invites you to become the ultimate junkyard tycoon. Break down scrap garbage into valuable scrap metal and sell it for great profits. Manage your factory with unique managers who bring their own stories, and take your scrap business global by expanding to cities like London, New York, and Paris. Enjoy seasonal event maps adding fresh challenges and fun to your tycoon adventure.

This free-to-play game combines strategic factory management with exciting recycling mechanics for an engaging gaming experience. Perfect for fans of business simulation and tycoon games, Scrap Metal Factory challenges you to grow from a broke boss to a global recycling magnate. Dive in and start your scrap empire today!

## 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.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.playhardlab.metalfactory.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Scrap Metal Factory delivers a light, humorous idle experience with interactive recycling and crafting elements that some players enjoy. However, the main complaints center on monetization and ads: users report forced and lengthy ads that disrupt progress, deceptive ad practices, and a market saturated with subscriptions and microtransactions that feel pay-to-win. Several reviewers also note lack of updates or new content, a repetitive core loop, and occasional technical issues such as loading stalls and high storage usage. Overall, the game’s charm clashes with aggressive monetization and maintenance concerns.

### Pros

- Fun and engaging idle gameplay
- Humor and charm
- Interactive and creative mechanics (recycling and crafting)
- Broad appeal and replay value for some players

### Cons

- Forced and pervasive ads that disrupt progression
- Aggressive monetization with subscriptions and microtransactions (pay-to-win)
- Lack of updates or new content for over a year
- Repetitive core gameplay
- Technical/UX issues such as loading stalls and deceptive ad prompts, plus storage use

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