# Gold Rush 3D Miner Simulator — Dig with shovel, look for gold > Sandbox mining simulator for gold, gems, and treasures with processing and crafting. (iPhone/iPad app by Dmitry Ognev.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gold-rush-3d-miner-simulator/id6480463236 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Dmitry Ognev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469712788) - Category: Games, Simulation - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.47/5 from 251 App Store ratings · 39 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 505 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2024-04-12 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gold-rush-3d-miner-simulator/id6480463236/reviews.md ## What is Gold Rush 3D Miner Simulator? You are a gold digger who came to the wasteland to find treasures! Will you be able to develop your mining production? Gold Rush 3D Miner Simulator is a sandbox game about how to mine gold and gems. Catch the signal with your detector, dig and drill the ground, process ore and sell it! Fix your tractor and rebuild your excavator to explore territories and gold mines! There are many activities in the game: catch detector signal, dig for treasures with shovel, wash, sort, weigh, sell, blacksmith simulator and create jewelry in jeweler simulator. Clear the land with dynamite to build a house, find collectible coins and collect a dinosaur skeleton! Real sandbox Catch the signal with your gold detector, dig it with your shovel and collect the ore! Ore Processing Separate golden ore, silver and gems at the stations! Construction Open stations and build your house in 3D in the construction mode! Blacksmith and Jeweler simulator Hire a blacksmith and smelt ore into ingots and billets, take it to the jeweler to craft jewelry and sell it for a huge price! Transport and combines Fix your tractor and clear a new area, rebuild your excavator to dig huge holes with the scoop! Features: - You're a gold digger - dig out all treasures - Process ore at special stations - Upgrade your shovel, gold detector and bucket - Collect coins and dinosaur skeleton - Hire a Blacksmith Master 3D and smelt ingots - Open a jeweler and create jewelry - Explode the ground and rocks with dynamite - Repair a tractor and clear the area - Repair an excavator to dig and drill - Buy a wheelbarrow to transport tons of ore - Construction mode: build your house, unlock new stations and equipment How to play? Tips: - Catch the signal with the detector - Dig out the ground with the shovel мCollect ore in a bucket and process it at the stations - Separate the gems and silver - Weigh the treasures, sell at a favorable exchange rate - Smelt ingots at the blacksmith and jewelry blanks - Create jewelry in the jeweler's game - Upgrade tools and buy new models - Clear the land with tractor and try the excavator simulator - Build your house and new stations Download free Gold Rush 3D Miner Simulator and start treasure hunt! ## Key features - Gold and gem detection - Digging and drilling with tools - Ore processing and sorting - Blacksmith and jeweler crafting - Vehicle repair and upgrades - House and station construction - Collectible item discovery ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Excavator Repair | $3.99 | one-time | | BUILDER | $9.99 | one-time | | Premium | $7.99 | one-time | | Stacks of Money | $2.99 | one-time | | Money Bag | $8.99 | one-time | | Money King | $19.99 | one-time | | Infinite Excavator Fuel | $6.99 | one-time | | Repair Tractor | $1.49 | one-time | | Professional bucket | $6.99 | one-time | | Excavator Repair | $5.99 | one-time | | Speculator | $4.99 | one-time | | Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time | | Infinite Tractor Fuel | $5.99 | one-time | | Professional shovel | $6.99 | one-time | | Professional detector | $6.99 | one-time | | Explosive Master | $3.99 | one-time | | Repair Tractor | $1.99 | one-time | | Bundle of Money | $0.99 | one-time | | Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time | | Money Chest | $4.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Gold Rush 3D Miner Simulator? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🎮 Immersive and realistic mining gameplay experience - 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visual design - 😌 Calm and engaging atmosphere - 👍 Well-made game mechanics overall - ⏭️ No ads during tutorial (positive ad-free moments) - 💎 Addictive gameplay loop - 🌟 Strong concept and early-stage potential **Cons** - 📺 Excessive and intrusive ads throughout gameplay - 🐛 Frequent lag and performance issues - ⛽ Fuel consumption too rapid for vehicle usefulness - 🚶 Excessive walking between stations/tables - 🪨 Ore/gold spawn and respawn problems - ⏸️ Slow interface transitions between actions - 🎯 Ad banners blocking gameplay elements and buttons - 📱 Poor optimization for older devices (iPhone 6) **Commonly reported bugs** - Gold disappears after sorting process - Metal detectors stop working after extended play - Ore stuck under indestructible walls in stage 2 - Bucket glitch prevents washing and sorting - Blacksmith unable to craft ingots (says no gold ore) - Gas tractor cannot be refueled - Existing players locked out of building after update - Game freezes/unresponsive during action transitions - Dynamite spawn mechanics unclear/inconsistent - Price slider moves too fast during selling **Most requested features** - More gold/ore spawn locations and respawn mechanics - Additional maps and larger exploration areas - Tool and equipment upgrades - Vehicle storage system (truck/utility vehicle) - Ability to move workstations closer together - Sprint/faster movement option - More treasure types and varieties - Third map/area expansion - Wash plant and sluice box equipment - Transaction history showing past sales - Cabin or starting area to reduce travel time - More diverse game dialogue ## Recent user reviews (10 of 39) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gold-rush-3d-miner-simulator/id6480463236/reviews.md ### 5/5 — W Game *2025-06-13, version 1.3.1* Completed the tutorial without a ad break W devs ### 3/5 — Ad free should be AD FREE *2025-06-02* So many of these games, if I pay for a premium service such as ad free, this should be ALL ADS not just the third party annoyance ones but the developers ads as well, if it says watch an ad to sell items for this amount I should not have to watch an ad, it should be a given…possibly limit the amounts you can choose the option but still no ads, if I see a notification on the game somewhere that when clicked it shows me offers from the dev, fantastic! Forcing them over top of gameplay is shady practice. Also, if the prerequisite to resetting the ore is to retrieve it all, maybe not hide some under the indestructible walls in stage 2 🤷🏻‍♂️ I can only mine from the first stage repeatedly with less reward. ### 3/5 — It was ok *2025-06-02* Beginning was fun but gold doesn’t respawn and I spent 2k on gas for the tractor which you can’t ride unless you fill it with gas but there was no way to fill it up… overall it was fun until these issues. Hope they improve this game ### 4/5 — Potential *2025-05-18* The start is awesome honestly, but it seems new gold spots don’t spawn or respawn so once you’ve gotten most of it you then spend all your time running around looking for something that isn’t there. So the one improvement I would suggest is a lot more gold spots or have them respawn. ### 1/5 — Glitchy with constant ads *2025-05-12, version 1.3.1* Has potential but has WAY too many ads, more than Ive seen in any other game and is very laggy ### 4/5 — Soooo, ignore my other reviews dear devs *2025-05-11, version 1.3.1* I had written some pretty long reviews earlier, which I do apologise for. I’ve now found out that (atleast for me) the dynamite only spawns after purchasing 2 units. After using it, I also found out it explodes the massive rocks. So top tip for new players: use way more dynamite in area 2. Keep up the great work devs! I’m sure with just a bit longer in the oven, this’ll be a great game! ### 3/5 — Great Concept, Needs Improvement *2025-05-08* I could see myself really loving this game. Unfortunately, a couple of factors make it unplayable. There’s a lot of lag which really hinders actions like shaking the pan and using the metal detector indicator to find gold. Also, the ads really get in the way. Not only are you served a video ad virtually every time you complete an action, but the banner ads at the top actually block gameplay elements like buttons and instructions. I’d love to see this game get better with improvements! ### 2/5 — Buggy *2025-05-07, version 1.3.1* Game was working fine for an hour or so, now my detectors wont work. Cant’t progress. Please fix ### 5/5 — The most realistic game ever made *2025-05-06* Absolutely love how the gameplay mimics and feels like your really mining for gold and the calm atmosphere helps to. I’m to eager to see more added in the future 10/10 👍😎. ### 5/5 — Devolepor I love you read my text *2025-05-05* can you pls fix the lag my iPhone 6 can’t handle your game ## Frequently asked questions about Gold Rush 3D Miner Simulator ### What is Gold Rush 3D Miner Simulator? It is a sandbox game where players act as gold diggers to find treasures like gold and gems. The game involves using detectors, digging, processing ore, and selling findings to develop a mining production. Players can also fix vehicles and explore new territories. ### What are the main activities in the game? Key activities include using a detector to find signals, digging with a shovel, processing ore at stations to separate valuable materials, and selling them. Players can also engage in blacksmith and jeweler simulations to craft jewelry, and use dynamite to clear land for construction. ### How does the monetization work? The application is free to download and play, but it includes in-app purchases and advertisements. This means players can buy items or features within the game, and ads may be displayed during gameplay. ### What kind of equipment can I use and upgrade? Players can upgrade their shovel, gold detector, and bucket. They can also repair and utilize vehicles like tractors and excavators for clearing land and digging. A wheelbarrow is available for transporting ore, and new stations and equipment can be unlocked through construction. ### Can I build structures in the game? Yes, the game features a construction mode where players can build their own house. This mode also allows for unlocking new stations and equipment, contributing to the development of the player's mining operation and overall progress in the game. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.3.1 — 2025-03-28 - Improved joystick - Improved player movement - Fixed bugs ### 1.3.0 — 2025-01-18 - Added Super Ore! You have a chance to dig up super ore, which contains much more gems than normal - Bug fixes ### 1.2.0 — 2024-12-13 - Excavator - Tractor control and camera greatly improved - New tasks added - Time of day system added - Weather system added - Working day system added - Digging process improved - Language support added: French, German, Italian, Spanish, Romanian, Polish, Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Japanese, Turkish - New achievements and player ratings in the game - Bug fixes and improvements ### 1.1.0 — 2024-10-23 We are pleased to present you with a major update to the game: - the passage between ore search zones has been shortened, they are now within walking distance - the ability to build processing stations anywhere, even close to each other - construction mode: build the house of your dreams - interactive objects such as a banjo, fireplace, TV, radio and slot machine - the graphics engine has been completely updated, try turning the graphics settings to the maximum! Write to us by email with any questions or bug ### 1.0.20 — 2024-05-23 - Improved loading into a wheelbarrow - Added a store and exchange to location 2 - Fixed tooltip about dinosaur bone - Fixed bugs in sorting and weighing with a large number of pieces - Tons of improvements ## Apps similar to Gold Rush 3D Miner Simulator | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Idle Miner Tycoon: Gold digger](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-miner-tycoon-gold-digger/id1116645064) | 4.7 (849,498) | Free | Games | | [Gold and Goblins – Miner Games](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gold-and-goblins-miner-games/id1529762599) | 4.3 (5,909) | Free | Games | | [Mine Rescue: Miner Tycoon Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mine-rescue-miner-tycoon-game/id1557234141) | 4.5 (20,969) | Free | Games | | [Idle Zombie Miner: Gold Tycoon](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-zombie-miner-gold-tycoon/id6471983323) | 4.4 (26,137) | Free | Games | | [Gold Miner Classic Senspark](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gold-miner-classic-senspark/id651916412) | 4.3 (443) | Free | Games | | [Construction Market Simulation](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/construction-market-simulation/id6739241822) | 4.1 (78) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Dmitry Ognev - [Ball Jugg](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-jugg/id1469712789) - [WinterCraft: Forest Survival](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wintercraft-forest-survival/id1671418039) - [Backyard Riches](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-riches/id6742070743) All apps by Dmitry Ognev: https://appshunter.io/developer/1469712788 --- *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 2026-06-10.*