# Mars Miner

> Mine for artifact pieces on Mars, sell resources, upgrade gear, and escape. (iPhone/iPad app by Tuna Bowl Software LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-miner/id457264709 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tuna Bowl Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/441011909)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 239 App Store ratings · 288 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 5.1.1 · 27 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Greek and 20 more
- Released: 2011-10-14
- Data updated: 2026-07-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-miner/id457264709/reviews.md

## What is Mars Miner?

Mine, build, and upgrade your way to freedom!

You've been kidnapped by the evil Mars Corp. and forced to mine for pieces of an ancient artifact buried deep below the surface of Mars. 

Finding all of the pieces of the artifact is your ticket back to Earth. 

You will find many valuable gems and ores along the way that can be sold at the shop to buy more supplies and better equipment to allow you to mine deeper. 

Make sure you have enough supplies to get back out of the mine! 

Every mine is randomly generated. No game is ever the same!

Reviews:
88/100 - App of the day! - touchvolume.com

Note: This is the 'lite' version of the game. The full game can be unlocked via an in-app purchase. This model was chosen so that save data would be retained between the lite and full versions. 

Feel free to e-mail suggestions/comments to support@tunabowlsoftware.com

## Key features

- Mine for artifact pieces
- Sell gems and ores
- Upgrade mining equipment
- Randomly generated mines
- Manage supplies for survival

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Full Game | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 25,000 Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| 60,000 Credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| 150,000 Credits | $5.99 | one-time |
| 500,000 Credits | $11.99 | one-time |
| God Mode | $0.99 | one-time |
| Credit Doubler | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Mars Miner?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Great time-killer
- 💎 Engaging mining and exploration
- 🎨 Nice graphics and visuals

**Cons**

- 🔒 Limited free content, need to pay for full experience
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔋 Can be repetitive after a while

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Progress not saving properly
- Crashes and freezes on some devices

**Most requested features**

- Expand the map and add more levels
- Introduce new gameplay elements and challenges
- Allow more customization and upgrades

## Recent user reviews (10 of 288)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-miner/id457264709/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Very upset

*2025-04-28, version 3.3.8*

I played the game got to a certain point it said I had to buy full version I click purchase and it didn’t give me full game just some in game credit

### 4/5 — Great!

*2023-05-31, version 3.3.8*

Great game to pass the time :)

### 5/5 — Beautiful craftsmanship of 2010 nostalgia

*2023-05-26, version 3.3.8*

Absolutely a childhood favorite for my 2005 self. I hold it on an internalized affection level of that of Minecraft. From the mining sounds to the dripping in the background, this game hasn’t changed and hasn’t degraded over time.

Doing research online, it seems Tuna bowl made it biggest with this 2 part series of a game. I hope the developers are doing amazingly.

Anyway, it’s free of ads, but does require you to pay for a bigger experience. But honestly, it’s worth it. It is barebones and fundamentally structured, with many options to progress.

This is the epitome of AppStore golden age. If I could, I’d help them program game 3.

### 5/5 — Mars Miner

*2021-10-11, version 3.3.8*

Excellent game

### 5/5 — GREAT

*2020-12-23, version 3.3.8*

This game is fantastic

### 4/5 — Pretty good.

*2020-12-06, version 3.3.8*

It’s a good game it has cute animation, but i dug everywhere and I still haven’t found the pieces of the artifact. I did  one piece though.

### 3/5 — Title

*2020-10-23, version 3.3.8*

Great game but Who wants to pay for a full version?

### 1/5 — Doesn’t save properly

*2020-08-04, version 3.3.8*

Fun game BUT it doesn’t save when it says it does.  I played for a while, got really far, but when I logged back in, everything is gone.  What am I missing.

### 1/5 — Dont download

*2020-07-15, version 3.3.8*

I hate it you have to pay to go beyond a certain point UNINSTALLED

### 5/5 — Best Space game  ever

*2020-07-08, version 3.3.8*

This game is the best game do you change it to big or small and it’s just the best and there’s no problems but you need to pay to get in my section

## Frequently asked questions about Mars Miner

### What is this game about?

This game is about escaping Mars Corp. by mining for pieces of an ancient artifact buried deep underground. You'll collect valuable gems and ores to sell, allowing you to purchase better equipment and supplies to mine deeper and eventually return to Earth.

### What are the key features of the game?

Key features include mining for artifact pieces, selling collected gems and ores, upgrading your mining equipment, exploring randomly generated mines, and managing your supplies to ensure you can make it back out.

### How much does the full game cost?

This is a 'lite' version of the game. The full game can be unlocked via an in-app purchase. This purchase is designed to retain your save data between the lite and full versions.

### Is this game compatible with my device?

The provided description does not specify device compatibility. However, it is a mobile application, suggesting it is designed for smartphones and tablets. For specific compatibility, you would need to check the app store listing.

### What are some common use cases for this app?

This app is ideal for players looking for a casual yet engaging gaming experience. It's suitable for passing time, enjoying a sense of progression through upgrades, and experiencing the thrill of exploration in a unique, procedurally generated environment.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.3.8 — 2016-02-12

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

- Internal code clean up.
- Mars Miner 2 is released! Get it in the App Store!

### 3.3.7 — 2016-02-09

- Small bug fixes
- Mars Miner 2 is released! Get it in the App Store!

### 3.3.6 — 2015-12-12

- Fix startup orientation bug.
- Fix issue where all artifacts are collected but the game doesn't end.

### 3.3.5 — 2015-05-20

- Fixed screen going blank when rotating device.

### 3.3.4 — 2015-04-11

- Added new ways to get free credits!

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## More apps by Tuna Bowl Software LLC

- [Mars Miner HD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-miner-hd/id481934327)
- [Mars Miner Universal](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-miner-universal/id486147363)
- [Fat Dragon](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fat-dragon/id491628730)
- [Mars Miner 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-miner-2/id602032189)

All apps by Tuna Bowl Software LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/441011909

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