# AstroForge: Idle Miner

> AstroForge: Idle Miner (iPhone/iPad app by KENNETH DANIEL LIGHTBOURNE.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astroforge-idle-miner/id6799542230 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [KENNETH DANIEL LIGHTBOURNE](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794875719)
- Category: Games, Casual, Simulation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 25 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-08-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astroforge-idle-miner/id6799542230/reviews.md

## What is AstroForge?

Dig deep. Strike it rich. Forge an empire among the stars. 

AstroForge: Idle Miner is a space-mining incremental game where a single tap launches your journey from lone asteroid prospector to galaxy-spanning mining tycoon. Mine ore, refine it into credits, and reinvest in a fleet of ever-more-powerful extractors — 8 tiers of machinery that keep earning while you play and while you're away, thanks to generous offline earnings.

TAP, UPGRADE, AUTOMATE
Tap to mine by hand, then automate everything. Upgrade your extractors, boost your refinery, and watch your income snowball from pocket change to astronomical fortunes. Active tapping and idle strategy both pay off — play your way.

EXPEDITIONS & VOID DIVES
When your operation peaks, launch an Expedition: a prestige reset that converts your progress into Star Cores, permanent currency that multiplies all future income. Push even further with Void Dives, a second prestige layer with its own rewards for the truly ambitious.

DISCOVER 30 ARTIFACTS
Spend Star Cores to uncover from a pool of 30 powerful artifacts. Each discovery grants a unique, permanent boost — duplicates level your artifacts higher. Build the perfect loadout for your mining style.

MISSIONS, EVENTS & RIVALS
- Daily and weekly missions keep the rewards flowing.
- Comet events streak across your operation — catch them for bonus loot.
- Rival duels pit your mining output against other pilots in head-to-head challenges.
- Climb the live online ladder and out-earn 10,000+ rival pilots.

FREE TO PLAY, FAIR TO PLAY
AstroForge is free, with optional rewarded ads and in-app purchases — including a one-time Remove Ads upgrade that permanently grants all ad rewards. No paywalls, no forced waits. Earn crystals through missions, events, and achievements, or stock up in the shop.

Your empire works the night shift so you don't have to. Fire up the forge, captain — the galaxy's richest veins are waiting.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Crystal Pouch | $0.99 | one-time |
| Idle 3× Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3× Income Boost | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Crate | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Haul | $19.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Motherlode | $49.99 | one-time |
| 2× Income Boost | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Bag | $4.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.4.14 — 2026-08-20

New app icon — astronaut helmet with the planet field in the visor. Haptic tick on purchases.

### 1.4.13 — 2026-08-18

No release notes.

## More apps by KENNETH DANIEL LIGHTBOURNE

- [Strike-Command: Idle Esports](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strike-command-idle-esports/id6794875717)

All apps by KENNETH DANIEL LIGHTBOURNE: https://appshunter.io/developer/6794875719

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-24.*