# Mine and Shine — An exciting mining simulator > Mining simulator game for resource extraction, refinement, and business growth. (iPhone/iPad app by Payge Limited.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mine-and-shine/id6746406770 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Payge Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653289615) - Category: Games, Casual - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.50/5 from 94 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 283 MB - Languages: English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Spanish, Chinese - Released: 2025-05-29 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mine-and-shine/id6746406770/reviews.md ## What is Mine and Shine? Welcome to Mine & Shine, an exciting mining simulator where you extract ore and precious gems, refine raw materials, and sell them for profit. Key Features: - Mine valuable resources – dig deeper to discover rare minerals and gemstones. - Automate production – expand your mine, hire workers, and increase efficiency. - Upgrade your equipment – refine ore into ingots and cut raw gems into high-value products. - Grow your business – manage resources, optimize production, and maximize profits. - Manage sales – transport materials, sell refined goods, and attract more buyers. - Expand your operations – unlock new areas and uncover hidden riches. Start your journey to becoming a mining tycoon. ## Key features - Mine valuable resources - Automate production - Upgrade equipment - Grow your business - Manage sales - Expand operations ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Small tokens pack | $4.99 | one-time | | No Ads | $5.99 | one-time | | Medium tokens pack | $9.99 | one-time | | Daily Offer | $1.99 | one-time | | Daily Offer | $2.99 | one-time | | No Ads Basic | $4.99 | one-time | | Super Bulldozer | $7.99 | one-time | | Premium No Ads with a discount | $12.99 | one-time | | Premium Drill | $9.99 | one-time | | Starter Pack | $8.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (8 of 8) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mine-and-shine/id6746406770/reviews.md ### 4/5 — Disappointed *2025-08-08* So I started playing and it was crazy fun. So I thought I’ll be playing this for well over a month so I bought the no ads pack and the tractor one as well. 2 days later I’ve maxed out all upgrades and the dinosaur bones trade it only had 3 or 4 to complete. I was hoping that if you’re charging that much for your in app purchases that people would get a lot more content. Do better. I feel like yall just stole my money and don’t even care. ### 2/5 — Sick of having to buy items *2025-07-01, version 0.7.6* Love the game but l am over having to buy items in pop up screens as l can’t close out of them as l can’t reach a x buttons ### 4/5 — Mine and shine *2025-06-30, version 0.7.6* There is an Advert that has come up for Deluxe pack requiring payment. The advert cannot be deleted but says it still has 6 days before it expires. It is spoiling the game ### 5/5 — Best game ever *2025-06-30, version 0.7.6* Can’t stop playing it best game ever thank you so much team ### 1/5 — Scam *2025-06-29* The ad I saw that made me download this game said there was absolutely no ads. Then I play the game for 10 minutes and suddenly the option to pay to remove all ads pops up on the screen and there’s no way to close the pop up. Even completely closing the game and reopening doesn’t make it go away. Deleting. ### 1/5 — Five minutes of fun then a sale pitch pop up that’s can’t be dismissed *2025-06-29, version 0.7.6* Started playing game and had 5 or 10 minutes of fun then one of the annoying sale page pop up’s that’s too big for the window and no way to get out of it that I could find. And I’m not spending 15 bucks just yet ! UI needs a tweak ? ### 1/5 — $6.39 paid to Remove all ads *2025-06-15* Lies, scam, it’s like as soon as I paid… here come the reward ads. It said REMOVE ALL ADS FOREVER… just a get money scam if you ask me. If it doesn’t remove “all” ads don’t advertise it as such. Disappointed. You pay and still get ads, misleading, very misleading. ### 1/5 — You Get Trapped in Upgrades & Purchases! *2025-06-14* I like the game it's good brain rot with no stressful play but... After playing for an hour or so I experienced upgrades, purchases don't allow you to exit them. Once you enter an upgrade or purchase you cannot exit if you choose not to use upgrade or make a purchase. It's like your hand is being forced to do something you don't wish to. Example: in the mine there will be a upgrade drill on the ground, if you walk near it or over it you get pulled into a screen that offers the drill upgrade with the obligation that you just watch a short ad to receive upgraded drill. But if you don't wish to watch ad or feel you need the upgrade there is no button or indicator to exit back to game play. You simply get locked into the upgrade and are either forced to watch ad so you can exit or you have to shut the game off and relaunch to play and continue. There are also random promotions that pop up offering to remove ads for the cost of $5.99. Here also you get locked into the promotion with no way to exit for the exception of making the purchase or exiting game to escape. I think this is very dirty and designed to get ad clicks and people that are not to sharp can commonly unexpectedly click on the purchase due to there being no way to exit promotional purchases. I will be deleting this game off my iPad. ## Frequently asked questions about Mine and Shine ### What is Mine and Shine? Mine and Shine is an exciting mining simulator game. Players extract ore and precious gems, refine raw materials, and sell them to grow their mining business and become a tycoon. ### What are the key features of Mine and Shine? Key features include mining valuable resources, automating production by hiring workers, upgrading equipment for refinement, managing sales and transport, and expanding operations to unlock new areas. ### How does Mine and Shine make money? The app is free to download and play, but it offers in-app purchases for additional content or advantages. It also includes advertisements. ### Who is Mine and Shine for? This game is designed for players who enjoy simulation games, resource management, and the challenge of building and growing a business empire, specifically within a mining context. ## Version history (last 3 releases) ### 0.7.6 — 2025-06-27 Gameplay improvements ### 0.7.2 — 2025-05-31 SDK Update ### 0.7.1 — 2025-05-29 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Mine and Shine | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Canal Constructor](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canal-constructor/id6739828949) | 4.8 (805) | Free | Games | | [Train Town-Idle Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/train-town-idle-game/id6744626857) | 4.5 (174) | Free | Games | | [Lucky Chip Mania](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lucky-chip-mania/id6744884477) | 4.9 (69) | Free | Games | | [Robotic Arm Factory](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/robotic-arm-factory/id6741747187) | 4.7 (305) | Free | Games | | [Idle Army: Trading Weapons](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-army-trading-weapons/id6670773625) | 4.6 (843) | Free | Games | | [My Beach Resort!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-beach-resort/id6636534055) | 4.9 (805) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Payge Limited - [N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S.](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextbots/id1268267133) - [Heli Gunner: chopper simulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heli-gunner-chopper-simulator/id1531792536) - [Melon: Sandbox](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melon-sandbox/id1610874732) - [My clone army: me, myself & I](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-clone-army-me-myself-and-i/id6444007140) - [Truck bounty hole](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/truck-bounty-hole/id6444238081) - [Alien Evolution io](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-evolution-io/id6444487293) All apps by Payge Limited: https://appshunter.io/developer/1653289615 --- *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.*