# DrillKing- New Frontier — Join the interstellar resource

> Interstellar resource gathering and colony building game with planet exploration and upgrades. (iPhone/iPad app by JINOH Cho.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drillking-new-frontier/id1326735926 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [JINOH Cho](https://appshunter.io/developer/893107640)
- Category: Games, Simulation, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.50/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 145 MB
- Languages: American English, Korean
- Released: 2018-01-10
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drillking-new-frontier/id1326735926/reviews.md

## What is DrillKing?

Drill down planet surface, mine minerals, craft buildings and upgrade your drill to build your own colony!
Simply shake your device to handle various events and make progress!

Features
Drillking is a game where you mine minerals and build colonies on extraterrestrial planets.
There are 5 distinctive planets to explore. Colonize each planet, dig up minerals, develop new technology, and help your home world Earth.

How to play
Drill down Planet surface to mine Minerals. Use them to build and upgrade infrastructures for your colony. 
Each Planet has its unique set of Minerals. You must plan carefully where to drill and what to upgrade.
Some Planets are restricted, due to its strange gravity. To access these Planets, you must upgrade your Drill.
DRILL: The main mining device. The deeper you dig, the more Mineral types you'll find.
FACTORY: This is where you extract Minerals from ore. Upgrade Factory to increase mining speed.
DEPOT: This is where you keep your Minerals. Upgrade Depot to increase its max Mineral capacity.
You can trade Star for Minerals in Star Refinery, but you must unlock it first.
PRO TIP: Always check Quests! Quest rewards are very helpful for easier progress.
Some Quests will unlock super-effective Lab contents.
Tap Comm Sat on the left for helpful tips.

Synopsis
Planet Earth, 327 Space Year.
The human race faces a new crisis, as increasing number of population consumed most of available resources.
Scientists began a project to craft an All-terrain mining vessel, capable of drilling any surface to mine minerals…
…and after 5 years,
The vessel is complete, and an inhabitable planet with rich amount of minerals is found. The New Frontier awaits you!

Notes
Your data is saved in the device. If you change device, or delete the app, all save files will be terminated.
Deleting the app will terminate all save files.

## Key features

- Explore 5 distinctive planets
- Mine minerals and resources
- Build and upgrade colony infrastructure
- Develop new technologies
- Complete quests for rewards
- Trade for minerals

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DrillKing 100 Stars | $0.99 | one-time |
| DrillKing 350 Stars | $2.99 | one-time |
| DrillKing 1500 Stars | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drillking-new-frontier/id1326735926/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Alright

*2024-10-07, version 1.0.13*

Games progression is solid but gonna be real having the limitations quality wise kinda affect it for me, just moving png

### 4/5 — Dynamic Conditional Review

*2020-03-12, version 1.0.13*

I have given this game 4 Stars, before I play it & I will edit it after I play it to more aptly reflect the game and it's potential. I will be as Fair & Unbiased as possible when I update this review. Stand by for update.....

### 1/5 — 터치가 안된다

*2018-10-30, version 1.0.13*

개짜증나는군

### 1/5 — 아이폰x용 터치

*2018-04-04, version 1.0.11*

아이폰 엑스는 터치업데이트 절실합니다

### 5/5 — 재미있어요

*2018-01-12, version 1.0.7*

계속 클릭하면서 게임 중이에요!

## Frequently asked questions about DrillKing

### What is DrillKing?

DrillKing is a game where players explore alien planets, mine minerals, and build their own colonies. It involves upgrading drills and facilities to progress and help Earth.

### How do I play DrillKing?

You drill down planet surfaces to mine minerals, which are then used to build and upgrade colony infrastructures. Each planet has unique minerals, requiring careful planning for drilling and upgrades.

### Can I play DrillKing offline?

The description states that your data is saved on the device, implying offline play is possible. However, specific confirmation of offline functionality is not provided.

### Does DrillKing have multiplayer?

The provided description focuses on single-player gameplay and does not mention any multiplayer or online co-op features.

### What are the in-app purchases in DrillKing?

DrillKing offers in-app purchases, including the ability to trade 'Star' for Minerals in the Star Refinery. Specific details on other purchase options are not listed.

### Is DrillKing suitable for all ages?

DrillKing has an age rating of '4+', making it suitable for younger players. The gameplay involves resource management and building, which are generally appropriate for this age group.

### How often is DrillKing updated?

DrillKing was last updated on April 28, 2018, with version 1.0.13. This indicates infrequent updates since its release in January 2018.

### What happens if I delete DrillKing?

If you delete DrillKing, all your save files will be terminated. It is recommended to be aware of this data loss before uninstalling the game.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.13 — 2018-04-28

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Bug Fix.

### 1.0.12 — 2018-04-20

Increase Resource Speed.

### 1.0.11 — 2018-02-28

Increased effeciency of Engine Booster, Thunder Power and Worm Hole.

### 1.0.10 — 2018-02-06

Quests rewards are very useful for progress!
Bug Fix.

### 1.0.9 — 2018-01-30

Quests rewards are very useful for progress!
Bug Fix.

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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 2026-06-05.*