# Classic Miner — Classic Miner

> Arcade digging game to collect gold and diamonds for cash. (iPhone/iPad app by LIN CHENG SHAN.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-miner/id484411781 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [LIN CHENG SHAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/562692603)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Trivia
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 2,280 App Store ratings · 422 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 102 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-12-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-miner/id484411781/reviews.md

## What is Classic Miner?

After years of exploration, Classic Miner finally found more gold mines. Classic Miner use skilled techniques to dig gold and diamond to earn more cash. Let’s work together to mine new mines and become a billionaire! 

* The score of each level reaches the goal, and you will go to the next level. The game has a save function, you can start from that level if you exit level.

* Skill guide : When you play for a few seconds and the score does not reach the target, if you want to replay that level, you can press “Exit Level” before time 0, then press “Menu”, then press “Start”, then choose “Continue”.
 If you fail, please press Retry, and you can resurrect to continue playing after watching the video. If there is no video stock, you must wait or press Back to exit and start again.

* Many unique levels but play endlessly to get a high score

* Classic Miner is one of most popular online games. Now it’s available on iOS. Hope you will enjoy it!

* Aim on the gold while the hook swings, and click on the screen to release the hook.

* Every time you play, the map of each level may be different, so every time you play it is a new challenge!

## Key features

- Mine gold and diamonds
- Advance through unique levels
- Save progress and continue playing
- Retry levels with video resurrection
- Endless high score challenges
- Randomized level maps

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 8 Lives | $0.99 | one-time |
| 18 Lives | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 Lives | $2.99 | one-time |
| 45 Lives | $3.99 | one-time |
| 60 Lives | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #186 in Top Free · Trivia (US App Store)

## What do users think of Classic Miner?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 💎 Fun and addictive game
- 🕹️ Classic gameplay
- 👍 Great for passing time
- 🕰️ Relaxing and enjoyable

**Cons**

- 🔁 Repetitive levels
- 🕰️ Insufficient time per level
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 📺 Intrusive ads
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game resets progress after updates
- Claw movement and timing issues
- Ads blocking gameplay and interfering with controls

**Most requested features**

- Save progress and resume from last level
- More varied and challenging levels
- Option to remove ads or pay for ad-free version
- Ability to retry failed levels instead of restarting

## Recent user reviews (10 of 422)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-miner/id484411781/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Classic and calm game

*2026-08-10, version 2.6.9*

It’s a nice and calming game. I used to play it when I was young. Seeing it still in the play store and playing it again bought so many memories back. Lovely and a classic.

### 5/5 — Nostalgia

*2026-08-06, version 2.6.9*

Grew up playing ts on a laptop lol

### 1/5 — Add infested

*2026-07-24, version 2.6.9*

Add infested rubbish same add showing several times after every level if your going to play this for a longer period turn your WiFi off

### 5/5 — Brings me back

*2026-07-17, version 2.6.9*

I used to play this game all the time it stunk when I found out apple doesn't let you get adobe flash on the iPod touch. I was so surprised when I found out there was an app for it! My real rating would be🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 it is that good. Oops, I forgot a 🌟, wow this was saved for thr last 14 years. i never submitted. props to whoever keeps this maintained even in 2026.

### 1/5 — Adinfestation

*2026-06-22, version 2.6.8*

Haven’t played this for a long time but got talked into it by a friend absolute rubbish played 10 rounds after each one got the same Gemini google add awful game won’t be playing this again if you get fed up with same stupid add turn WiFi off

### 5/5 — Simple but spectacular

*2026-05-26, version 2.6.8*

Game has zero bugs played it for four hours straight and beat the world record. It did not crash once. and remain consistent in the way that it picked up the items truly a simple but great game.

### 2/5 — why

*2026-05-15, version 2.6.8*

为什么复活不了啦，玩了很久了误触重新开始了

### 1/5 — Plz

*2026-03-06, version 2.6.7*

Good game i would recommend nah jk ITS NOT GOOD ITS AMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAZINGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG jst make one new detail make the levels save when u finish them like i reached level 48 and was so happy i made such progress and when i lost i went back to 1 i was so mad but like plz make this feature it would make the game better AND REMOVE THE ANNOYING BROWN CREATURES they pmo so bad bro but they r good when they steal the diamond ngl anyways very amazing game i like it and if u dont like it jst go play roblox or smth this game is very og anyways BYE BYE ❤️❤️❤️❤️ (pst overall rating 10/10)

### 2/5 — Slow

*2026-02-23*

Poor to say the least slow claw very easy temu add infested if you like them things it’s the one for you

### 2/5 — Ads, ads, and ADS!!

*2026-02-11, version 2.6.7*

After EVERY SINGLE level, there’s an ad! Then on top of that, you have whacked with ad breaks!! I played the game for ONE day and then I deleted it! I can find soooooo many other games that don’t kill you with more ads than play time!

## Frequently asked questions about Classic Miner

### What is Classic Miner?

Classic Miner is an arcade-style game where players use a hook to dig for gold and diamonds. The goal is to collect enough treasure to advance through levels and earn cash, aiming to become a billionaire.

### How do I play Classic Miner?

You aim your hook at gold or diamonds while it swings and click the screen to release it. Each level has a score goal, and the map can change each time you play, offering a new challenge.

### Can I save my progress in Classic Miner?

Yes, the game has a save function. If you exit a level, you can start from that saved level later. If you fail a level, you can press Retry and watch a video to resurrect and continue playing.

### Is Classic Miner free to play?

Yes, the game is free to play. It includes ads and offers in-app purchases, which is how it is monetized.

### What platforms is Classic Miner available on?

Classic Miner is available on iOS. It is described as one of the most popular online games now brought to the iOS platform.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.6.9 — 2026-07-16

1. We have updated the game program on March 6, 2023. It is recommended that old players use other devices to download, so as not to reset the score zero and start over.
2.  New maps and levels are waiting for you! Have a fun.

### 2.6.8 — 2026-04-16

We have updated the game program on March 6, 2023. It is recommended that old players use other devices to download, so as not to reset the score zero and start over.
New maps and levels are waiting for you! Have a fun.

### 2.6.7 — 2026-01-10

1. The game program has updated on March 6, 2023. It is recommended that old players use other devices to download, so as not to reset the score zero and start over.
2. Add more new maps and levels, let you play more fun.

### 2.6.6 — 2025-10-05

1. The game program has updated on March 6, 2023. It is recommended that old players use other devices to download, so as not to reset the score zero and start over.
2. Add more new maps and levels, let you play more fun.

### 2.6.5 — 2025-06-17

1. The game program has updated on March 6, 2023. It is recommended that old players use other devices to download, so as not to reset the score zero and start over.
2. Add more new maps and levels, let you play more fun.

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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 2026-08-29.*