# Mars Mining Simulator — Dig Deep, Upgrade & Survive

> Mars mining simulator with resource extraction, upgrades, and survival elements. (iPhone/iPad app by Matthew Musto.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-mining-simulator/id6753826040 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Matthew Musto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845203461)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Simulation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 48 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-01-21
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-mining-simulator/id6753826040/reviews.md

## What is Mars Mining Simulator?

Deep beneath the red dust of Mars lies a fortune in rare minerals—and a crew of miners who never made it back. Take control of a powerful mining rig, navigate treacherous underground caverns, and become the hero Mars needs.

- Mine 10 unique minerals: Copper → Iron → Silver → Gold → Obsidian → Sapphire → Emerald → Ruby → Diamond → Bismuth
- Discover 3 mega-rare Relics hidden in the deep: Ancient Tablet → Meteoric Metal → Fossilized Remains
- 6 Upgradeable ship Parts, build the ultimate digging machine: Improve drill speed, extend your Cargo Bay, reinforce your Armor, optimize your Engine, expand your Gas Tank, upgrade your Radiator
- 5 Tactical consumables, master your arsenal to survive the deep: Use TNT and Nukes to blast through solid rock. Deploy a Repair Bot when the damage gets critical. Pop a Portable Fuel Pod when you're low on gas. Try the Nexus Teleporter for an instant extraction to the surface!
- 4 Surface shops to Buy/Sell/Upgrade/Repair - Service Station(Fuel), Mineral Shop, Upgrade Shop, Item Shop(Supplies)
- 3 Unique Mining Rigs to play as - Basic Rig, Yellow Tiger Tank, Violet Vento
- 6. Completable Challenges: 1. Mine all three rare relics 2. Mine five Bismuth minerals in a single haul 3. Fall 5,000 feet in a single drop 4. Sell over $500,000 to the Mineral Shop in a single transaction 5. Upgrade all of your mining rig components to elite 6. Defeat the final boss
- 1 Full length quest: Rescue the trapped miner 
- 1 Epic Boss fight to beat the game

Mars is waiting. Grab your gear, prep your explosives, and start your descent.

## Key features

- Mine 10 unique minerals
- Discover 3 mega-rare Relics
- Upgrade 6 ship Parts
- Use 5 Tactical consumables
- Visit 4 Surface shops
- Complete 6 Challenges
- Engage in 1 Epic Boss fight

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Violet Vento | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-mining-simulator/id6753826040/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best Motherload Clone!

*2026-02-08*

Thank you Matthew. This is exactly what I was looking for. I hope you keep building🚀

### 5/5 — Relaxing fun!

*2026-01-24*

Great game that is easily repayable! Already awaiting new updates ; )

## Frequently asked questions about Mars Mining Simulator

### What is the main goal in Mars Mining Simulator?

The main goal is to mine rare minerals, discover ancient relics, upgrade your mining rig, and complete challenges, including rescuing a trapped miner and defeating an epic boss.

### How many types of minerals can be mined in Mars Mining Simulator?

You can mine 10 unique minerals, ranging from Copper to Bismuth, each with increasing rarity and value.

### Can I upgrade my mining rig in Mars Mining Simulator?

Yes, there are 6 ship parts that can be upgraded, including drill speed, cargo bay, armor, engine, gas tank, and radiator, to enhance your digging capabilities.

### Does Mars Mining Simulator have offline play?

The provided data does not specify if Mars Mining Simulator supports offline play. It is recommended to check the app store page for this information.

### What are the different mining rigs available in Mars Mining Simulator?

There are 3 unique mining rigs to play as: the Basic Rig, the Yellow Tiger Tank, and the Violet Vento.

### Does Mars Mining Simulator have ads?

Yes, Mars Mining Simulator contains advertisements.

### How often is Mars Mining Simulator updated?

The latest version is 1.0.3, released on January 27, 2026. The app was last updated shortly after its release date of January 21, 2026, indicating frequent updates.

### What is the age rating for Mars Mining Simulator?

Mars Mining Simulator has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.3 — 2026-01-27

- Fixed a leaderboard bug where some times were incorrectly counted as 100% completion
- Fixed a sound bug in the jetpack/movement code caused by orphaned sound instances

### 1.0.2 — 2026-01-22

- Minor bug fixes
- TNT boss damage reduced

### 1.0.1 — 2026-01-22

No gamecode has been updated.  Only updating Marketing URL to allow admob to verify my app with the marketing URL I added.

### 1.0.0 — 2026-01-21

No release notes.

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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 2026-09-03.*